Honestly, I take my playlists very seriously.
Teaching Summer Intensive warm up first thing in the morning is a unique opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the day. I try to create class plans that will nurture those tired and achy bodies, while also preparing them for… Read More
Summer Intensive: Set Yourself Up For Success
Many teen and adults dancers who are serious about training spend their summer away from home, being exposed to a new dance setting. Summer Intensives offer a variety of exposure to technique, choreography and amazing faculty that you may not interact with otherwise.… Read More
Here it is…my playlist from November and December 2013. Every year, I close out class with a big fun phrase to “Happy Christmas the War is Over.” This year, my students made me proud. Thank you to all of Malashock Dance’s dedicated students. By the way, I’m taking requests and… Read More
One of the most powerful feelings of success, for both dance teachers and a students, happens when a specific correction becomes an “ah ha!” moment. Dance instructors often hear the same fears and struggles articulated by dancers at various levels, and are constantly striving to find new ways to address… Read More
Lets face it, sometimes is hard to get moving in the morning! Our summer intensive students are putting in over 130 hours of dancing over the course of the three-week workshop, and it is my job to get them moving at 9:00 a.m. every day. It’s been a wonderful experience… Read More