The Movement Project

After watching and studying so many outstanding, top shelf dance educators this summer whether it be in a convention setting, professional development, and various workshops, something that has struck me is the POWER of a micro positive comment during class, that so many of them do, and often. ⁣⁣
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It’s not a huge conversation, and often it’s not even a full sentence but a quick “yes that’s it”, “beautiful”, “your effort is amazing”, “that’s so much better today”. They are not saying this constantly, and it’s not a big production, but in these quick moments you can visibly see the dancer LIGHT UP. They push even harder, they often show a small smile, a head nod. It is in this tiny moment where the dancer feels seen and recognized, and (I beleive) it’s a strategy that the BEST teachers use deliberately. ⁣⁣
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I have been guilty myself of always looking for what needs to be better, what isn’t right, what needs to be fixed (I can be so so critical) but I’ve been trying to actively include this strategy and I think it’s a game changer for so many kids. If a dancer is trying hard, let’s tell them! If we like what they are doing, how hard they are working, shouldn’t we be celebrating that even for a split second? ⁣⁣
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The next time you teach a class, ask yourself at the end how much POSITIVE feedback you gave out and watch the most amazing teachers in action, and you’ll see what I’m talking about✨⁣⁣
Choreo: ang 🌟
Classes by: The Movement Project
Studio space: Chrome Dance Centre

The most beautiful lyrical combo tonight by ang 🌟 in our pop up inter/advanced lyrical class tonight for teens and adults here at The Movement Project. Thank you to all the lovely dancers that’s joined us, and a big thank you to Angelina for an outstanding class. Our next pop up inter/advanced lyrical class will be on Sunday, August 9th. Link in bio to register.
Choreo by ang 🌟
Classes by The Movement Project
Studio location Chrome Dance Centre

Now that finals are over I can share Claire’s 2026 Tap Solo “Love Story” 🎀💕
Studio: HOOFERS PERFORMING ARTS
Choreography by: Juliana McIntyre
Assisted by: Sarah Dover
Teacher: Chelsey Leigh
Competition: Elite Dance Challenge - 1st overall junior 12 and under soloist

So joyful, so fun, the nicest group of people, come and dance with us! Our next 4 week session starts April 12th, classes are held at Jennifer’s Art in Motion in Whitby, link in bio to see our April class offering. More classes and levels will be added to our schedule for following session in May (after comp season when more of our faculty are back).