08/18/2026
Tutu Tuesday
Dance Teacher Advice
My advice to students considering Dance as an elective:
Dance is more than learning choreography. It teaches you discipline, confidence, teamwork, creativity, focus, and perseverance. If you choose Dance, come into the class ready to learn, participate, respect others, and challenge yourself.
You do not have to be the best dancer when you walk through the door. You just need to be willing to learn and grow.
My advice is:
Choose Dance because you love to move and express yourself.
Be open to learning different styles and cultures of dance.
Practice consistently. Improvement comes with repetition.
Respect your classmates and their different abilities.
Take corrections as an opportunity to grow, not as criticism.
Be confident enough to try, even when you are unsure.
Work as a team. Dance is both an individual and collaborative art.
Take care of your body through proper warm-up, stretching, alignment, and safe movement.
Set goals for yourself and celebrate your progress.
Most importantly, have fun and allow yourself to become an artist.
My message as your Dance Teacher:
“You don't have to arrive as a dancer. Come ready to learn, and I will help you discover the dancer within you.”
— Ms. Monica Johnson
Dance Specialist
