Dance Teacher Pep Talk

In today's episode, Amanda discuses ideas about how we can incorporate the arts (all of them!) and history into our weekly dance classes. Whether you are looking to just do a 1 day Specialty Class here and there, or incorporate small amounts within your weekly classes, there are so many ways we can do this. We have such a great opportunity to highlight and promote the arts & history as dan...

In today's episode, Amanda reflects on her experience of motherhood in the newborn days and where she is at now as a toddler mom. Many times, questions pop up on Dance Teacher Facebook Groups that ask "newly expecting-how much time should I anticipate being out of the studio after having my baby & how do you return/tips for working with your child?" Amanda goes into all of this a...

In today's episode, I discuss what felt like the lowest point of my career to date. Why are we sharing this on a "pep talk?" Well, it is because I hope that others out there who are experiencing burn out, or who have experienced burn out, understand that they are not alone. There is hope, there are resources, and there are ways to see a light in this. From days where I felt I couldn&...

Today's episode is a little different than a "pep talk." It is actually more of a "calm down talk." Decompressing after a night of classes is so important--whether your night was amazing or difficult. Amanda helps guide you through your drive home in letting go of things you do not want to take with you from your night and for holding onto things that absolutely lit you up...

In today's episode, Amanda shares ways that she tries to reach the individuals of her class whole. As much as we group our dancers together in classes, it is important for us to remember that these groups and classes are made up of individuals with individual hopes & dreams and the desire for an individual experience. Feeling seen, heard, and appreciated is one of the greatest feelings as...

I am so beyond excited that today marks our 10th episode and 1 month as a podcast. I want to start off by truly thanking you all for your love and support with this exciting and fulfilling new venture in my life! I hope that these episodes are bringing you inspiration and fresh thought for your dance life <3 Today's episode, Amanda discusses her outlook for the month of September and the re...

Today's episode is all about an exercise you can immediately implement into your classes this week if you choose. Amanda is always looking for fresh new ideas to bring to the classroom at the start of a new year so that everything really feels new for her students! At a time where we are focused on reviewing previous skills and getting back into our space, this exercise may be just what you ar...

As dance teachers, we are always advising and guiding our students on how to best take care of themselves, but it is imperative as movement teachers that we also do the same! In today's episode, Amanda discusses all of her favorite recovery tips, or lack-there-of at times, and sets some goals for the new season to take care of the body. In dance, your body is your tool, the medium which you cr...

In today's episode, Amanda shares her experience in how assistant teachers can provide incredible value to the classroom space, not only for the young students learning, but also for yourself and for the assistant. With an assistant helping you, you are also in turn helping the assistant by providing impactful learning experiences that they might not otherwise receive. For your dancers who hav...

Today's episode is exactly what this podcast is all about! A Pep Talk just for YOU. For the days that feel like you need an extra person cheering you on, or for the days you need to remind yourself that you are an incredible dance teacher doing amazing things in this world, tune into this episode. It is our hope that this is an episode you return to again and again when in need. Have a beautif...

Were you a teacher or a young dancer in the mid 90s-early 2000s? Well, get ready to head back in time! In today's episode, Amanda dives deep into the memory bank for some of her favorite childhood dance memories that resurfaced while starting this new year. From music, to dress code, to special class activities, Amanda reminisces on some gems! What was old can be made new again and we don'...

In today's episode, Amanda breaks down the importance of having a syllabus and creative ways to build your lesson plans using your syllabus. For seasoned/experienced teachers, some of this may serve as a reminder or acknowledgement of things you do already, but most of this episode may be more beneficial to a newer dance teacher. Seasoned/experienced teachers may benefit from Amanda's tip...

In our last episode, we talked about the importance of how to set yourself up for success, and now we are talking about how to set your students up for success. The two main themes of this episode--trust and safety! We can't move without both of these elements. Amanda guides you through ideas that have worked for her in creating a trusting, freeing, open, and accepting environment that helps s...

On today's episode, Amanda goes into a topic we can't forget about as we begin this year's season, and that is YOU! To prepare for sustained energy through your year and inspired success, Amanda details tips on how you can find time to take care of yourself and ways to find motivation which will in turn help your classes to be more focused, present, and impactful for not only your stud...

In this first episode, you are introduced to host, Amanda Couturier-Cormier, and her vision and hope for the Dance Teacher Pep Talk. We are so looking forward to this journey with you all! Follow us on our Instagram @danceteacherpeptalk for more inspiring content and important updates on the podcast.