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Happy St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheets and SALE!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheets and SALE!

Click the link to get your FREE Arabesque coloring sheet! https://stretchstrength.com/products/st-patrick-s-day-arabesque-ballet-technique-coloring-sheet YOUR CHOICE! 17% OFF SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH ONLY!  Use this link to also get 17% off FootXerciser https://stretchstrength.com/discount/FootXerciser17?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Ffoot-xerciser Use this link to get 17% off Ballet Technique Coloring Book Volume 1 download!  https://stretchstrength.com/discount/BalletTechnique17?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fballet-technique-coloring-pages-vol-1   HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

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What do they say about my Port de Band® by StretchStrength.com? Testimonials and Reviews by real dance teachers and educators!

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What do they say about my Port de Band® by StretchStrength.com? Testimonials and Reviews by real dance teachers and educators!

What do they say about my Port de Band® by StretchStrength.com? Testimonials and Reviews by real dance teachers and educators!

Quite often I see someone asking questions about my products on Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. It may be a Dancer, Dance Mom, Ballet Student or Ballet Teacher that is excited to find my products but just wants a little more reassurance from their peers that my Port de Band® works as intended

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Nutcracker Dance Workshop for ages 4-10 yr olds

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Nutcracker Dance Workshop for ages 4-10 yr olds

Nutcracker Dance Workshop for Birthday parties, Ballet class, Girl Scout or Brownies Badge Activity.  Set to “The Nutcracker” Finale music, this delightful dance incorporates Party Scene, Dancing Dolls, Soldiers, Snowflakes, Spanish and Russian Dancers and of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy!

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The Balancing Act- Dance, School and Life... Oh My!

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The Balancing Act- Dance, School and Life... Oh My!

The Balancing Act- Dance, School and Life... Oh My!

Organize, Prioritize, Maximize, Synchronize and Immortalize! 

I remember how difficult and stressful it was balancing academics and dance with friends, family, meals, sleep and other hobbies!  

Obviously they are all important, but it works best if you have a plan!  Try my super helpful tips to organize your life and see how it will help minimize stress, chaos and heartache.

Organize, Prioritize, Maximize, Synchronize and Immortalize!  Use this as a guide to create an organized life. Try it for one month to make sure you develop the habits listed below. Be sure to celebrate your successes and try not to be too hard on yourself if you miss a day. Just get back on track as soon as possible.

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Extra Income Ideas for Dance Teachers and Dance Studio Owners

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Extra Income Ideas for Dance Teachers and Dance Studio Owners

Dance Teachers looking for extra income? Here are some of the best ideas for Dance teachers to supplement their dance class income.  There are many ways to earn additional income with part-time jobs during the hours you are not teaching in your home studio. I have lists for dance or fitness related income,  non-dance related income and sales opportunities.    Dance or Fitness Related:  I get it! You love dance, you are trained as a dancer, but its tough to generate enough income from just teaching dance classes. Most likely you are an independent contractor, with no benefits. You may...

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