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What If Imagery Could Teach Students HOW to Learn?
Autumn-Based Imagery That’s NOT About the BODY!
Imagery doesn’t have to be about turnout, posture, or the shape of a movement. It can also help students understand how to learn, process corrections, make decisions, and take greater responsibility for their own progress.
In this free PDF, I share a playful, memorable example of how a simple metaphor can transform the way students approach corrections, prioritise improvements, polish choreography, and learn by observing others.
After 40 years in dance education, I’m continually exploring ways to help teachers move beyond simply telling students what to do—and find creative ways to teach them how to learn.
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These 4 Categories will be Addressed
Receiving & Applying Corrections
Help students understand how to listen to, absorb, and apply corrections, rather than simply hearing feedback and moving on without making meaningful changes.
Prioritizing Corrections & Setting Goals
Teach students to recognise which corrections matter most, focus their attention, and work towards specific improvements without trying to change everything at once.
Polishing & Refining Choreography
Use metaphor to help students revisit choreography, remember corrections, and refine details so that movement becomes clearer, more consistent, and more expressive.
Learning thru Observation & Feedback
Help students recognise that corrections given to others are valuable learning opportunities, too, developing their observation skills and expanding their understanding beyond their own dancing.
Creator of the Document:Â Mariah-Jane Thies
Director of The Radiant Dance Teacher
Mariah-Jane Thies is an award-winning dance educator, movement specialist, and international presenter with 40 years of experience in dance education and a lifelong passion for exploring the power of imagery in learning. A pioneer in integrating imagery, developmental movement, and brain-body integration into dance education, she is the founder of The Radiant Dance Teacher and creator of innovative courses that help teachers expand how they approach teaching and learning. Her work explores not only what students need to learn, but how they learn, opening new possibilities for developing capable, confident, and independent dancers.
