What to look for in a good teacher?

The relationship between a teacher (guru) and a student (shishya) is critical to establishing a good learning environment. Finding a good teacher makes a remarkable difference in the student grasping the concept easily.

As you begin your journey in something new, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you choose the teacher that meets your needs:

• Teaches and performs regularly: this shows that the teacher is keeping up with their industry and is deeply steeped in the process of teaching 

• Demonstrates a love for their own art: Having passion and drive is important and will allow the teacher to connect better to their students 

• Explains the details in a simple way: Dance and Music are full of terminology, but a teacher who knows how to easily explain concepts to someone unfamiliar shows knowledge of the form

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• Learns and grows with you: Just as we adapted to an online format, a teacher must show flexibility and understanding on how art can reflect the modern world