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After the Choreography is Polished...

Recital Readiness Secrets 

 

ELEVATE your Preparation Strategies so that all the hard work in the dance studio will show up where it really counts:

On the Recital Stage!

 

 

Yes! I want to Discover the Secrets

 

The best way to have clients return is for the Recital to be a

Good Experience for both Dancers and Parents

So what do you actually DO, beyond polishing the choreography and being organized? 

How do you ensure the recital is filled with excitement instead of stress? 

This course is designed to give you specific strategies and tools you can apply in your studio to answer that very important question.

Course Details Below!

In Studio Preparation Strategies

Are you adding the 3 types of practices of the dance to ensure stage success?  Are you building confidence instead of perfectionism? What would a last class ideally look like?

What do students need to know about a theatre in advance in order to Pre-Orient themselves, so that they adjust quickly without stress?

Dressing Room Activities

Preparing fully, beyond "warming up" in the dressing rooms and hallways before heading backstage can be the make or break time for many dancers performance.  

Are the students given the skills to know how to "get into the zone" needed for a connected performance before going backstage.

Backstage Movements

Drawing from "The Diamond Method-Shine Under Pressure" a few key movements to do backstage to keep dancers calm and focused will be shared. 

The time backstage just before dancer go on the stage is where it all comes together IF you say the right words or it can fall apart with inadvertent stress inducing words.

The Diamond Method

Top tips and select movements that are easy to apply are drawn from this unique method which is designed for dancers to "Shine under Pressure" in performance. 

In studio, dressing room and backstage movements will be shared for all ages. 

Confidence &  Emotions

The unique emotional needs of each student will affect their performance.  Discover how to help them to self regulate. 

Strategies for how to build confidence in the last class and those precious few minutes before dancers step on stage. 

Performance Imagery

Discover how to apply the power of last minute imagery to build confidence and a sense of magic on when on the stage.

Performance quality and group connection, will also be addressed, including the opportunity for co-creation with other participants.

 

What You’ll Get Inside This Game-Changing Course:

âś… Done-for-You Strategy & Tool Checklists
No more guesswork—just grab, apply, and go.

đź’ˇ Clear Understanding of Why These Methods Work
Get the insights behind the strategies so you can teach with confidence and clarity.

🎥 4 Hours of Actionable Video Lessons
Binge them now or revisit anytime—these lessons are yours forever, ready to support you year after year.

BONUSES:

  1. 2 Hour Backstage Strategies Teacher's Webinar
  2. 2 Hour Backstage Strategies Student Workshop
  3. Unique Vision Training Lessons
 

Upon Completion receive a CPD Certificate for 5 Hours

 

 

Transition between Studio and the Theatre MUST Happen for Success

This Course will teach you:

  • How to transition as a Teacher
  • How to help your Students transition to Dancers

 

Apart from needing to be Quiet Backstage what else is different?

LOTS!

It is important to know how to help your students achieve the Performance Brain State!

See the example on the left!

 In the course you will discover:

What To DO

What NOT To Do 

(that SO OFTEN happens!)

 

What are Dance Teachers Saying:

"This course opened my eyes in ways I didn't even know I was blind to." - J. Stewart

"Wow! What a lot of immediately useful information.  I am much more confident that I will have a higher return of students than ever before." M. Thompson

 

Yes! I want to discover the Secrets
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The Radiant Dance Teacher Director: 

Mariah-Jane Thies 

Mariah-Jane, the Artistic Director of The Radiant Dance Teacher, is also the creator of The Diamond Method, a unique method designed specifically for dancers, utilizing brain science and somatics to enhance brain integration and mitigate the effects of stress on performance. 

Drawing from not just 38 years of teaching, but extensive additional training outside of the dance world.  The focus was on brain integration even when under stress, culminating in certifications in Brain Gym, Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training, Reiki, and Touch for Health.  It is this work that in 2024 earned her the RAD Innovation in Dance Teacher Award.

Recital Season Got You Juggling a Million Things?

As a dance teacher or studio owner, recital time can feel like a high-stakes balancing act—with costumes, rehearsals, parents, tech, and a hundred tiny details all demanding your attention. Let’s be real: something’s bound to slip through the cracks.

 

But here’s the thing—you don’t have to do it all alone.

 Smart, passionate teachers know that accepting support isn’t a weakness—it’s a strategy. Whether it’s a checklist, proven tips, or just someone who’s been there to offer a fresh perspective, a little help can go a long way in keeping all those balls in the air.

I’d be truly honored to lighten your load and help make this recital season a smoother, more joyful experience—for you and your dancers.

Let’s make magic happen—together.

Recital Readiness Secrets

 

Do I really need this course?

Is this course for me?

 

Yes!  I Guarantee it!

 

Even without knowing you and your training and background.

 

How can I do that?

 

Because this information is drawn from OUTSIDE THE DANCE WORLD

and is NEW to the dance community.

 

 

Yes! I'm In!