Welcome to The Resilient Dance Teacher Podcast!

My name is Reed, your host. I’m a passionate dance teacher with over a decade of experience, dedicated to empowering creative and joyful educators. I believe in taking the time to invest in our teaching skills, nurture our creativity, and engage in meaningful conversations that enrich the way we teach—all in a way that feels accessible and sustainable. Because when we continue to grow, we’re better able to pour into our students in impactful and lasting ways.

Each episode is filled with simple, practical tools and real-life strategies—from mindset and intention setting to lesson planning and studio insights—designed to help you show up prepared, grounded, and effective in every class you teach.

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Website: https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/homepage

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Today's episode is extra special because I have on my very first guest...Hannah Weinmaster! Hannah is not only my dear friend, but also a Radio City Rockette and talented dancer and choreographer in New York City. In this episode we dive into ways to get through creative blocks in dance choreography and teaching, and we celebrate what it means to be joyous in the process! Grab your favorite coffee, and enjoy the episode!

Link to ebook: https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) teaching tools: imagery and intentional cueing.

Have you ever sat in a class where the instructions felt vague or confusing? As teachers, it’s easy to assume we’re being clear—but are our students truly understanding what we’re asking of them? Today, we explore how refining your cues can transform not only student comprehension, but also your efficiency and impact as an instructor.

I’ll share my own journey from early group fitness and personal training through formal dance education, and how that shaped my approach to cueing with more clarity and intention.

Then, we break it down into practical steps you can start using immediately:

• How to identify what actually needs correction
• How to determine the type of feedback you’re giving (physical, artistic, or quality-based)
• And how to choose the right cueing strategy for each situation

You’ll learn a simple formula for physical cues that creates instant clarity, how to use imagery and storytelling to spark emotional connection, and how expanding your action vocabulary can completely change the way your students move.

Link to Resilient Dance Teacher Reboot: www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot

Ever question your authority as a teacher or struggle to teach with confidence in your gifts?

This episode is all about finding ways to teach more confidently and effectively with 4 main focal points.

Enjoy!

Link to ebook: https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot

In this episode we explore ways to shift the mindset, both for ourselves and our students, from "perfectionism" to presence. We'll chat through fun ways to create a safe atmosphere at the start of class, as well as ways that we can encourage our students to steer away from trying to be perfect, and see that the magic already lies in being fully present for all of their work - both in the mistakes and the successes!

Link to ebook: https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot

In this episode, get to know the host, Reed, and explore 8 hidden signs of burnout in dance teaching plus four practical ways to help combat it!

Link to ebook "The Resilient Dance Teacher Reboot": https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot