"We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator into keener awareness of the vigor, the mystery, the humor, the variety, and the wonder of life. This is the function of the American dance."Martha Graham
These columns first appeared in Dance Notes.
“My Studio Is A Gossip Mill” November 2009
“My Non-Competitive Students Have No Focus” September 2009
“I Love to Teach But Hate to Sell!” July 2009
“I’ve Outgrown My Teacher” May 2009
“My Student Has Body Odor” March 2009
“My Student Has No Rhythm” January 2009
“My Best Student Has Become an Alcoholic” December 2008
"Studio Culture" September 2008
“How Do I Teach My Student Not to Muscle Around His Pivots?” July 2008
“My Student Is Ready to Compete, But I Am Not!” May 2008
“My Student Has a Crush on Me” March 2008
"My Students Can't Take Their Eyes Off of the Floor!" February 2008
Diane Jarmolow welcomes your questions and comments. She is available for consultation on a wide range of issues involving dance teacher training, BDTC-in-a-Box, sales training for ballroom dance professionals, studio management, and studio culture. You can contact her at LearnMore@TeachBallroomDancing.com.