Holly Derville-Teer Mar 17, 20201 minLink to my article: A dance studio owner's response to the c oronavirus crisishttps://www.danceinforma.com/2020/03/16/a-dance-studio-owners-response-to-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Holly Derville-Teer Aug 14, 20192 minThe 3 H'sIf you are looking for a sendoff ritual, I highly recommend ending your classes with one of the Three Hs: a high five, handshake, or hug....
Holly Derville-Teer Jul 27, 20195 min10 Steps to More Expressive DancersI had a breakthrough moment during my first year teaching jazz that led me to come up with 10 strategies to increase dancers’...
Holly Derville-Teer Jul 27, 20192 minMake 'Em LaughDuring an across-the-floor exercise in a jazz class one day, I realized that all the students (7- to 9-year-olds) were leaping with their...
Holly Derville-Teer Mar 31, 20192 minGrowing GratitudeWorking in an environment of gratitude, appreciation, and support is key to avoiding burnout. As a dance teacher/studio owner, I...
Holly Derville-Teer Mar 30, 20193 minPutting the Kiboshing on Sitting and WatchingThe absolute last straw occurred in the middle of the intermediate teen jazz warmup. Before the warmup started, one dancer informed me...