Presence Matters: Line Dance Instructors' Development

09/22/2026

It all comes down to how we communicate - with assertion, professionalism and respect, especially when the dancers in front of us may be carrying more than we can see.

Want to strengthen your instructor presence and communication skills? Join me for an upcoming in-person Presence Matters workshop this fall and winter.

Watch here for more details!
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09/21/2026

🎉 NEW DANCE ALERT! 🎉
KNOCK ’EM DOWN is now available!

It’s my NEW Improver dance - ready to hit the floor!

👣 32 counts
🔄 No tags. No restarts.
🎶 Great track by Walk Off The Earth

Step sheet, plus demo and teach videos are now published! 👇

I hope you like it. With thanks! 🙏

32 Count 4 Wall Improver Line Dance - Gerard Murphy (CAN) - September 2026

09/20/2026

Dear line dance instructor: You are someone’s favourite hour of the week

09/19/2026

You don’t have to agree to acknowledge.

But it takes intentional effort to do it assertively and effectively.

I’ll be teaching instructors HOW to do this at upcoming events! Watch for details! 😃

09/19/2026

❤️ A little change for me on Facebook!
Did you know I’ve recently created a new page dedicated entirely to my line dance happenings - in addition to THIS instructor-focused page?

You may have noticed fewer line dance posts popping up over on my personal page (Gerard Murphy). That’s because I’m gradually moving my line dance updates, dance news, upcoming events, new choreography, teaching adventures and more over to Gerard Murphy Line Dance.

👉 So, if you want to keep up with what’s happening in my line dance world, please take a moment to also LIKE and FOLLOW the new page!

Gerard Murphy Line Dance — LIKE & FOLLOW

Thanks, as always, for your ongoing support. I’m looking forward to staying connected with you — on the dance floor and here on Facebook! ❤️👣

See you over there as well!
This page is still active for my Presence Matters followers!

09/16/2026

As instructors, our job isn’t simply to tell dancers what the steps are or describe what they should do - it’s to actually teach them how to do them. The difference is helping learners experience, understand, practise and ultimately own the movement, rather than simply hearing the information.

09/15/2026

"The test of presence is not how you act when things go well, but how you respond when they do not." 📌

09/14/2026

Presence isn’t just about how YOU show up at the front of the room. It’s also about being present for the people who show up to your class. Sometimes, simply noticing someone can make all the difference. 😊


Line Dance Foundation (LDF)

09/12/2026

Eye contact is crucial in teaching because it grabs the learner's attention, communicates a sense of recognition and involvement, and boosts overall engagement!