
Back to Dance!
With plans for the fall beginning to take form, we wanted to share some information that we hope will be helpful in your planning. Below you will find information for teaching

Props | Op-Ed
Every prop has power. It draws attention to itself, weather you want it to or not. It can be endowed with complex characteristics and bring your piece to life; acting

Personal Reflection | TAM Conservatory | Chaya Jugenheimer
I have attended TAM Conservatory for six years and every single year I have encountered God in a new way through dance, prayer, and worship. Similar to prior years, I

Art to Survive
Every so often, I have the privilege to fly down to Puerto Rico to come along side Mabel Cuevas, their Creative Arts Director. This spring, I adjudicated their divisional Star

Create a Professional Atmosphere
Let me set the scene for you. . .kids are running around like crazy. The after school program is desperately searching for volunteers, so you’re assisting with homework help. That

Op-Ed: Process Not Outcome
Dance as a children’s ministry is process oriented, not outcome oriented. Anything more is icing on the cake. I’ve not seen too many dances featuring children (who take dance once

How to Feel Awesome at Star Search
With Star Search fast approaching, many corps officers, assistants, and volunteers are preparing budding musicians and artists daily. Here are 13 quick tips for helping your students feel awesome leading

Op-Ed: “Sacred” Dance
We’ve never called it sacred snare drum, or sacred piano. Those mediums stand on their own two feet; no rationalization required. So, why do we feel the need to clarify

What do you feel when you look at the light?
“Forget everything else that’s going on around you, and tune into the light you’ve been given in your hands.” Sunbeams to me, means ‘rays of sunshine’, and that’s why I

Last Minute Christmas Dance
We’ve all been there. You’ve been asked to provide a last minute Christmas dance at your corps. Not to worry! Here’s a list of awesome Christmas songs you might be

Repeat Chorus Choreography Without Boring Your Audience
We’ve all seen it, the same chorus choreography repeated over and over… and over. Listen, I get it. Time is limited, your dancers won’t cooperate,and you still don’t know what

Op-Ed: Why There Is No Dress Code
Dance has become a regular part of the Salvation Army’s approach to mission in the USA. Great! But, let’s not get stuck wearing these long white dresses for eternity! They