11/05/2026
Are you giving your dancers a reason to listen? 🤔
Standing at the front of the room doesn’t automatically mean you have everyone’s attention. Great instructors know how to spark curiosity, create anticipation and make dancers WANT to pay attention!
💡 Two simple tips to try in your next class:
1️⃣ Start with a question. Instead of jumping straight into the dance, ask something that gets dancers thinking. For example, “What’s the one thing that you remember from our last class? OR What’s the one dance that gets you excited every time I play it?” Curiosity creates attention! And here’s a PRO top — give them 30 seconds to turn to a neighbour and share their thoughts. BOOM! They’re engaged! 😀
2️⃣ Build a little anticipation. Before teaching a new dance, give dancers something to look forward to. “There’s a fun little surprise in this choreography. Let’s see who spots it first!” OR “Listen to this track and think about what your hear or notice.” Then ask for a few thoughts. There’s no correct answer here - it’s a listening exercise! They might notice the speed, rhythm, genre, artist etc. A little intrigue can go a long way! 👍
Remember, attention isn’t just something we ask for. It’s something we create!
It isn’t about MAKING them listen.
It’s about giving them a REASON to listen.
What do YOU do to gain your dancers’ attention? I’d love to hear your ideas!
