Teaching Resources

Being a dance teacher is an amazing, and busy, occupation. Allow us at From The Top Dance Blog to supply you with awesome recourses to help make your job a little easier, and a lot of fun! Check out the links down below for all of our “Teacher Tips” blog posts, Ballet Barre Routines, curated Spotify Playlists, IGTV Episodes and more!

“Teacher Tips” Blog Posts – Educational and insightful blog posts created specifically for dance teachers.

• “Teacher Tips: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Hour”: https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2019/02/01/teacher-tips-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-one-hour-class-time/

• Teaching Children : https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2018/09/14/teaching-children/

• “The Balancing Act”: https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2018/05/25/the-balancing-act/

• “Ending The Search: Tips For Finding Music To Choreograph To” : https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2018/04/20/ending-the-search-tips-for-finding-music-to-choreograph-to/

• Teacher Tips: Teaching Private Classes”: https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2020/08/07/teacher-tips-teaching-private-classes/

From The Top x Spotify – Fun playlists with the hottest hits of a today, yesterday and upcoming artists curated by the From The Top Team.

• From The Top Original Class Playlist : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kW1JUTavDiGC1HhDzZaRR?si=p_PwDN93SAKGR2rsjuPaFQ

• Ballet Warm – Up Playlist : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XOf3ROjfKAlQr4qgeUKYA?si=onAApDCmRveGk85y-DfsFg

• All That Jazz Playlist : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1c4YLaYNqs0IYtg2ZBbNr1?si=wZUy4NiBRTCdFpSaghx4WQ

• Hip Hop Heavy Hitters Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/710T6mLOtLwErJ74uWekZz?si=XkuE8UkmSuSWFT0STzY0QA
• Contemporary Chart Toppers: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KIZCf2n7lUBdFQlSfy02F?si=lasqu0qzS7e9OIEzvBWppQ

IGTV Episodes – Original video content discussing relatable topics of the joys, and even the struggles of being a dance teacher.

• Three Tips For Getting Past Choreographer’s Block: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-NVqnIpvoj/

• Dance Q & A Volume 2: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBobiMEpdom/
• Go To Teaching Essentials: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKmPSabhzlp/
• Dance Myths Busted: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVnrJYqpt28/

Ballet Barre Routines – Follow along routines that are perfect to use as a class outline or at home practice.

• Ballet Barre Vol. 1 : https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2019/06/28/follow-along-barre-warm-up-vol-1/

• Ballet Barre Vol. 2 : https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2019/12/16/follow-along-barre-warm-up-vol-2/

• Ballet Barre Vol. 3 : https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2020/03/27/follow-along-barre-warm-up-vol-3/
• Ballet Barre Vol 4: ttps://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/2021/01/08/905/

Stretch Calendars – Our popular follow along calendars that make for the perfect class warm up guide!

• November 2021 Stretch Calendar -https://fromthetopdanceblog.blog/monthly-stretch-calendars/