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The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast

This is the podcast for us dance teachers balancing our teaching job with other jobs, commitments, and just life in general! We don"t need to know how to run the whole studio, work with students 20+ hours a week, or win big at competitions; we just want practical advice and real conversations about how to be the best dance teachers we can be with the little time we have with our students. Join Maia on the casual dance teacher"s podcast and in the casual dance teacher"s network on Facebook.

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24:20

Cleaning Choreography with Easy-to-Find Props and Tools.

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/03/06

As we're working on choreography for competitions, recitals, showcases, etc, our dance classes may begin to feel a little stale. Bringing a novel prop/tool out can enhance the students' understanding and execution of the choreography without changing much else about how you're presenting it! Here are some of my favorite easy-to-find items to incorporate into the choreography cleaning process when my typical instruction isn't quite getting through to the class. You can listen to my episode

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27:02

RAD Ballet Technique with Kelly Douglas

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In today's episode, part 2 of our series on different ballet methodologies, I chat with Kelly Douglas about her experience with learning and implementing RAD technique, the benefits of following the RAD syllabus with her students, as well as challenges that it poses, how it prepares students for professional careers, and more!Listen to the episode on Vaganova Ballet Technique with Pamela Lauer Here Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on

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16:58

Tips for Teaching Mixed-Level Dance Classes

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/02/20

The great debate - should you organize your dance class levels by age, or by technical level? Today's episode isn't really about defending one side or the other on this one, but I'm sharing my best tips for how to teach a class that includes students of various levels of experience and/or technical ability, without leaving anyone feeling totally left behind or totally bored! Listen to my episode on teaching mixed-age dance classes Here Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the

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40:55

Making Music for Dance Instruction with Chris and...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/02/13

Do you love love? Do you love finding music for your dance classes that's actually fun and engaging for the students while also teaching them dance terminology, timing, and technique?! If you answered "no" to either of these questions, then maybe go find a different podcast. If you answered "YES!" then JOIN ME on this fun, informative, and stinking adorable conversation with husband-and-wife duo "Mr. Chris" and Jenny Tyler, who make clean, fun, classroom-safe dance music for all ages and

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17:32

Celebrate Love with These Dance Class / Studio...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/02/06

Y'all know I LOVE LOVE, so it should be no surprise I'm gearing up to celebrate Valentine's Day all month long with fun little crafts and activities that can help students with their dance technique while also building their confidence, performance quality, and their love for their fellow dancers, teachers, those who support their dance education, and the art of dance in general! Let's spread the love! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network

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26:32

Vaganova Ballet Technique with Pamela Lauer

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/01/30

In today's episode, I chat with County Ballet's Pamela Lauer about her experience with learning and implementing Vaganova technique, the benefits of following the Vaganova syllabus with her students, as well as challenges that it poses, how it prepares students for professional careers, and more! If you'd like to learn more, you can e-mail Pamela here: countyballetdanceshop@gmail.comTheme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow

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15:34

Sneaky "Sales" Tricks that Help with Classroom...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/01/23

You might not think the average dance teacher has much in common with a used car salesman, but as someone who worked in both sales and dance education for nearly a decade, I'm here to tell you that they do! Throughout my sales career, I learned a lot of little "tricks of the trade" that translated into great tools to help my dance students receive and retain instructions and corrections better in class! And I don't gatekeep, so here they are! Theme Music by GBMystical!

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19:19

SWOT Analysis for Dance Teachers

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Most dance teachers do it for their passion and love of the art of dance - which is great! But that can also lend itself to getting stuck in situations that don't necessarily align with our personal and/or professional goals. Using the SWOT analysis method, dance teachers (as well as studio owners, coaches, choreographers, business owners of any kind, etc...) can discern the areas of their current teaching/job situation that serve them well, and those where they should be seeking

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17:49

Resolving to Practice Creativity with Jess Grippo

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2026/01/09

What better way to kick off 2026 than with part 2 of my fabulous conversation with Jess Grippo, exploring the many ways that dance educators can explore and unleash their own creativity?! Let's make this year one where we feel creatively fulfilled and able to express ourselves in ways we didn't have the creative vocabulary to before. Jess has so many great tips - as well as fantastic supplementary resources, which you can find below - to help us reach those creative goals. Note: This is

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39:38

Breaking Down the Basics with Kathryn Bisland

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Have you ever wondered why your students seem to plateau at a certain age/level, or why you find yourself giving the same corrections OVER and OVER and seeing the same technical issues continue? Could it be that you're pushing students through the basics a little too quickly in an effort to race on to "fancier" or more "exciting" steps? On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kathryn Bisland about how and why she takes the time to break down the basics, preparing

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33:26

Training for a Career in Commercial Dance with Angela...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Today we're joined by the fabulous Angela Elgani to talk all things commercial dance! To give you a brief overview of Angela's resume, she is a dance producer, educator, mentor, and adjudicator, who's danced with artists including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Will Smith, Mya, Eve, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Backstreet Boys, N' Sync, Little Kim, George Michael, Beyonce, Destiny's Child, Monica, Gwen Stefanie, Stevie Wonder, Heavy D, and Kid Rock, as well as in the movies You Got

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30:55

A Dance Therapy Perspective on Teaching Practices...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/12/05

We have the incredible treat of TWO esteemed guests on today's episode - Erica Hornthal and Rae Luskin! After seeking out Erica's Dance/Movement Therapy services to get connected with her own body, Rae is sharing her story of how dance therapy has helped her, and Erica weighs in on the process of helping clients embody their emotions, and how dance teachers should- and shouldn't! - integrate therapeutic practices in their classrooms. Erica's Website (With Links to Her Socials)Rae's

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35:32

Building Brain-Body Connection with Mariah-Jane Thies

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/11/28

As a dance teacher, do you throw information at your students and wonder why that same correction you keep giving isn't sticking, or do you work collaboratively with your dancers to unlock the wisdom of their individual bodies? Mariah-Jane Thies, also known as "The Radiant Dance Teacher," is on a mission to help dance teachers and students integrate the wisdom of the body into their dance practice, allowing for greater artistry, deeper understanding of technique, and less risk of injury.

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21:40

Lessons from My West African Dance Experience

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Today's episode combines dance lessons with life lessons, and don't they so often go together?! While I don't feel equiped to speak specifically about West African Dance technique on this platform, I do think that the lessons I learned during my time studying in West Africa are worth sharing with dance educators of all styles and methodologies. Here are just 4 of my biggest takeaways from studying West African Dance, and how they've helped me become a better dance teacher.Theme Music by

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43:20

Assessing Students' Growth Pt 2 with Chelsea Weidmann

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/11/14

The dance world is extremely inconsistent when it comes to assessing growth and providing feedback to students in a comprehensive and constructive way. Following our "Part 1" episode with Danielle Aliotta, today's episode focuses on Chelsea Weidmann's experience with providing assessments and feedback within competitive and pre-professional dance studios. Our discussion also turned to questions of ethics and equity in how (and/or if!) feedback has been provided in these types of programs,

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29:03

Assessing Students' Growth Pt 1 with Danielle Aliotta

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/11/07

The dance world is extremely inconsistent when it comes to assessing growth and providing feedback to students in a comprehensive and constructive way. Today, I have Danielle Aliotta on the show to share her experience as both a public school and dance studio educator, where she focuses on setting goals based on students' baseline abilities, and assessing and sharing feedback based on consistent growth. If you are looking for ways to assess students equitably in any setting, this one's

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23:24

Fall Fun Re-Run + BONUS GAMES!

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the season, we're throwing it back to some of my favorite fall-themed dance class activities and games from season one. As an added bonus for you long-time listeners, I've added some brand-new game ideas to the end of the episode! Enjoy!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow me on Reddit HereFollow our Instagram account HerePlease Leave Us a Review on Apple/Spotify!

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18:36

Choreography Month 2.0 - Refreshing Your Formations...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/10/24

For the next couple weeks, I'm going to help you work through any aspect of choreography that might have you feeling "stuck." In this episode, I share how I apply the concepts of various choreographic devices to formations and transitions onstage to ensure that the staging, spacing, and flow of the piece feels authentic to the movement and thematic material that you're working with. You can listen to the Season 1 Choreography Month Series starting Here.Theme Music by GBMystical!

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15:30

Choreography Month 2.0 - Coming Up With Movement When...

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/10/17

For the next couple weeks, I'm going to help you work through any aspect of choreography that might have you feeling "stuck." In this episode, I discuss a number of choreographic devices, and how you can use these devices to come up with TONS of fresh movement material using steps or combinations that you've already used in class or previous choreography. You can listen to the Season 1 Choreography Month Series starting Here.Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual

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26:39

Choreography Month 2.0 - Inspiration for Themes

The Casual Dance Teacher"s Podcast ·

2025/10/10

For the next couple weeks, I'm going to help you work through any aspect of choreography that might have you feeling "stuck." In this episode, I provide some different examples of ways that you can choose a theme for your dance, and allow that theme to then help you come up with the music, movement, staging, etc for a piece. You can listen to the Season 1 Choreography Month Series starting Here.Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on

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