The Dance Teacher's
Cueing Handbook

The 14 corrections that actually land—because they describe processes, not outcomes.

Stop saying "pull up" and watching shoulders tense. Stop cueing "jump higher" and seeing the same flat jumps. This handbook gives you a before-and-after cue transformation for each of the 14 Principles of Movement, so your corrections match what students feel in their bodies.

Includes the complete quick-reference table. Print it. Keep it at your barre. Use it tomorrow.

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Table of Contents

  1. The Reason Your Corrections Don't Work
  2. The Fundamental Problem With Most Dance Corrections
  3. The Solution: Process-Based Cueing
  4. Principle 1: Posture — The Foundation of Dance Alignment
  5. Principle 2: Placement — Where the Weight Lives
  6. Principle 3: Neutral — The Readiness State
  7. Principle 4: Release — The Breath of Movement
  8. Principle 5: Circular Patterns — The Flow of Energy
  9. Principle 6: Two-Way Energy — Creating Dynamic Tension
  10. Principle 7: Working Body / Posing Body — Preparation Meets Position
  11. Principle 8: Recoil and Rebound — Generating Ballon in Allegro
  12. Principle 9: Contribution of Joints — Protecting Through Impact
  13. Principle 10: Double Lift — Maximizing Height Through Sequential Elevation
  14. Principle 11: Equilibrium — Achieving True Balance
  15. Principle 12: Rotation Around a Central Axis — The Physics of Turning
  16. Principle 13: Coordination of Arms and Legs — Full-Body Integration
  17. Principle 14: Sound Influence — Your Voice Shapes Their Movement
  18. The Quick Reference: 14 Cues That Land
  19. The Deeper System

About the Author

Amy Lowe is an award-winning dance educator and choreographer known for her mastery of both classical and contemporary dance. With a B.S. in Sports Medicine, certifications from American Ballet Theatre and ISTD London, and experience across multiple companies, she has staged, choreographed, and restaged full-length ballets, guiding students to success at national and international levels. For the last 30 years, she has integrated RPM’s principles into her teaching, ensuring her students receive the safest, most effective training.