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Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Jessica Strong

79 episodes

3 months ago

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful. In this Part 2 Episode, Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's o...

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Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful. In this Part 2 Episode, Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's o...

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Performing Arts

Episodes (20/79)

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience! Part 2

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful. In this Part 2 Episode, Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's o...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience!

🎙 Episode Title: Bringing Fun & Fancy to Your First Dance Class (Part 1) Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful. Jessica reads and walks you t...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 10 - Shoppable Prop Lists

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our embedded Music Playlists. These are an important and co...

4 months ago

3 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Plan Your Best Dance Season Yet!

Ready to map out your most organized, stress-free dance season yet? In this episode, Jessica Strong announces the Dance to Learn® Season Curriculum Plan-a-thon — a brand-new, members-only live planning challenge starting August 1st! Inside the Plan-a-thon, we’ll meet live each week on Zoom to plan your entire dance season step-by-step. Together, you’ll map out your monthly themes, core dance concepts, and brainstorm special events like holiday activities, recitals, and showcases — so you head...

4 months ago

9 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 9 - Embedded Playlists

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Follow Along Video Demonstrations. These Video De...

4 months ago

3 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

The Rules of Student Engagement in the Dance Studio

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, host Jessica Strong dives deep into one of the most common struggles preschool dance teachers face: keeping young children engaged. Jessica breaks down: ✨ What engagement really means in a preschool dance setting ✨ What it looks like when little dancers are truly focused, curious, and invested ✨ And practical strategies for keeping attention strong from warm-up to goodbyes You’ll learn: ✔️ Why themes make dance concepts mean...

4 months ago

20 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 8 - Follow Along Video Demonstrations

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Teacher Guides which are long descriptions of each Danc...

4 months ago

3 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

5 Biggest Mistakes I see in Caregiver & Tot Dance Classes

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, Jessica Strong gets real about the 5 biggest mistakes dance teachers make when structuring Parent and Me (Caregiver & Tot) classes — and how to fix them for good! Drawing from her own early missteps, Jessica shares why these classes are vital for early childhood dance programs, how to avoid common pitfalls like too much technique or structure, and why active caregiver involvement is essential for child success and family retention. ✨ Plus, g...

5 months ago

27 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 7 - Long Teacher Guides

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Lesson Plan Summaries, short one to two page printable sum...

5 months ago

3 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

First Class Checklist: 10 Dance Teacher Essentials (Part 2)

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast with your host, Jessica Strong! This week, we’re wrapping up our special two-part series with the final 5 of 10 essential preparations every dance teacher should make before starting a new season. If you're ready to kick off your classes with confidence and connection, this episode is for you. These final steps cover everything from choosing the right music and props to engaging families, planning for flexibil...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 6 - Lesson Plan Summaries

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to the 2 week teaching track - which is considered our f...

5 months ago

3 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

First Class Checklist: 10 Dance Teacher Essentials (Part 1)

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series breaking down the 10 Essential Preparations Every Dance Teacher Should Make before their first class of a new season. Whether you're a studio owner or preschool dance teacher, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you enter your season feeling confident, prepared, and excited. This week, Jessica shares the first 5 essential pr...

5 months ago

32 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 5 - 2 Week Teaching Track (Fast Track)

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 4 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators who have some fa...

5 months ago

2 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Should I allow children who are not Potty Trained to enroll in my Summer Camp?

In this episode of the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast by Dance to Learn®, host Jessica Strong dives into a timely and often tricky topic: should dance studios allow children who are not potty trained to attend summer camps? Inspired by multiple posts in her Facebook feed, Jessica shares her approach to handling these common parent concerns with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. She discusses the legal limitations that prevent most dance studios from offering diapering services, the im...

5 months ago

11 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 4 - 4 Week Dance Teacher Track

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 6 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators new to our metho...

5 months ago

2 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Best Practices for Finding Quality Preschool Dance Teachers

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast—the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast—host Jessica Strong introduces the show’s brand-new format, which centers around real questions and stories from the dance teaching community. This week’s episode features a listener question from Kristina C: “Where do you find good preschool dance teachers?” Jessica shares her firsthand experience hiring teachers for her mobile dance program and offers practical strategies to help studio owners and directors...

5 months ago

16 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider - Episode 3: 6 Week Teaching Track

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the Dance EdVenture™ Library the home to more than 100 ready ...

6 months ago

2 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Mythbusting Misconceptions about Thematic Teaching in Dance

Mythbusting Thematic Learning in Preschool Dance Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast hosted by Jessica Strong! In this episode, Jessica dives into one of her favorite topics: themes — and busts five of the most common myths about thematic learning in early childhood dance. Discover why themes aren’t fluff, but powerful tools for brain development, child-centered engagement, and meaningful connection. Learn how the Dance to Learn® Curriculum uses...

6 months ago

21 minutes

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Membership Insider: Episode 2 - Dance EdVenture™ Library

Welcome to Membership Insider - a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership. Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The Membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I'm taking you inside our Dance EdVenture™ Library! Last week I introduced you to the 5 membership options and 4 Curriculu...

6 months ago

1 minute

Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Season 6: REBOOT Introduction - Dance Teachers... Ask the Pod

Hello Dance EdVenturists! Welcome back to the Dance to Learn Podcast! The Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! I’m your Host Jessica Strong, and I want to say thank you to our Season 6 Sponsor Dance Dance Hooray! Today’s episode is a short introduction to this Season Reboot which kicks off next Friday 5/23! I wanted to share my goal with the Podcast and the best way you can submit your listener questions and be featured on the show! First, my goal with the Podcast is to hear from real voi...

6 months ago

3 minutes