Music, dance, IT, trivia. Not necessarily in that order.
Sometimes it helps to give directions, count or talk gently in the rhythm and tempo that you want while the music’s playing. This gives pianists a rhythmic framework within which…
If you’re stuck for what kind of music to use for a particular step, think about how those steps appear in the repertoire, and what kind of music accompanies them.…
Some pianists have a misguided view about what is “suitable” for ballet class (e.g. that you have to improvise in a pastiche classical style with no dynamics and no rubato,…
It’s easy to ‘read’ a rhythm, metre or tempo when it’s shown in body movements (e.g. swinging, knee-bends, side-to-side movements of the torso or head and so on). To indicate…
Although it’s great to have music for class, be sure in your own mind what role it plays, so that you know when not to use it. Some examples: With…
Occasionally – once a term, perhaps – set aside time with your pianist when you will simply experiment with different ideas for using music in class. An hour spent talking,…