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Ballet teachers' pet reeves: what irks teachers and why.

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Ask ballet teachers what bothers them about school-age students' behavior in class and you might expect a barrage of complaints. But when Dance Magazine put that question to teachers around the country, the same priority surfaced again and again: that the classroom be a place where they are allowed to teach and their students have the chance to learn. Their concerns have nothing to do with personal preferences and everything to do with creating an environment that maximizes their students' ability to grow as dancers.

JULIE TOBIASON Teacher, Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Ages taught: 10-12

"My biggie is paying attention and trying your best. I need to teach the technique, keep them engaged, and motivate them to work on their own. When the kids aren't paying attention, it seems like they don't care. They don't do what you're asking, don't try to pick up the combinations. You can usually tell if there are issues at home or if...

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