if you are trying to bring out the best in people…

I’ve spent a good portion of my time trying to figure out exactly what the right formula is for maximizing each dancer’s potential.

There could probably be a list of about 100 things but here are two things that every teacher should keep in mind:

1. Give them the techniques for success.

Give them standards, tools and the confidence to use them.

2. Teach them with the goal of making yourself dispensable.

Make everyone a teacher.

3. Wipe the fog off their glasses so that they can see clearly.

Remove limitations. I think a good teacher does nothing more than open-up possibilities.