Teachers Archive
Jul 1, 2009 Are Your Students Ready For Their Close Up?
If you’re thinking about sending your students to some commercial dance auditions, it’s important to recognize that dancing on stage is much different from dancing on camera.
Jul 1, 2009 Channing Cooke: Cooking Up the Commercial Competition
“My career goals thus far are to be in commercials and tour with artists such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, etc,” says Channing Cooke, a talented up-and-comer I had the pleasure of judging a couple of years ago.
Jul 1, 2009 The Party’s Just Begun for Debbie Allen
You either got it, or you don’t. What a stiff statement. It’s also one that has been the legs of the performing arts industry for a long time and Debbie Allen has got it, and—more importantly—kept it.
Jul 1, 2009 The Skinny on Leases
A lease is a lease, right? You let me occupy your space, and I pay you for it, right? Well, yes…and no.
Jul 1, 2009 Creative Communication
For those of you who have read my columns over the years, you know that I feel very strongly that it is the responsibility of the studio to get the “word out” to all studio parents.
Jul 1, 2009 Tina Landon: Hollywood’s Down-Home Girl
I grew up idolizing Tina Landon, who really hit it big when she began choreographing for Janet Jackson in the early 1990s
Jul 1, 2009 When Your Feet Aren’t the Only Things Hurting
No one can escape. It is always dreaded. The wording may vary, but the meaning is the same and rejection hurts.
Jul 1, 2009 Three Little Words
Our best vacation? Taking a cruise. A fantastic time. Relaxation and excitement. Treated like royalty. Slept in late. Fabulous ship entertainment. Three more words? Jean Ann Ryan.
May 31, 2009 One of My Dancers is Injured… Help!
Team dancers are some of the most intense, hard working performers in the industry.
May 31, 2009 Pro Tools: At the Head of A Successful Squad, Coach Anna Itman gives some helpful Hints
If only there was a simple secret to becoming a great dancer, an esteemed coach or having a distinguished team.
May 31, 2009 You and Your Lawyer
In these troubled times, more and more individuals and small businesses will consult a lawyer, some for the first time. When you have an initial interview with a lawyer you can expect...
May 31, 2009 Dance vs. Dance Team Competitions
Nowadays, if you want to attend a dance competition, the only question is which one. There are so many options, divisions and categories to choose from.
May 31, 2009 Double Edged Dreams
I think school dance teams are great. They provide a team membership learning experience and sometimes even a competitive encounter for dancers in search of that specific happening.
May 31, 2009 Dance Teamwork
There is only so much time in a high school kid’s life. With busy school and social activities crammed into their schedules, they must play a precarious balancing act between extracurricular...
May 10, 2009 Are You a True Tap Teacher?
…Or do you just demonstrate a tap combo for your class? These are the "musts" that I believe make a true tap teacher.
May 9, 2009 Writing Dance: Three Forms of Tap Notation
As long as people have been dancing, dancers and choreographers have struggled with how to record their work. Dances are traditionally passed down from one dancer to another in the studio.
May 9, 2009 Tap the Map
If you own a dance studio outside of a major U.S. city, you’re undoubtedly aware of the high costs involved with organizing and hosting a master class. Quality, experienced teachers require airfare...
May 9, 2009 A Life-Long Passion: Acia Gray is Full of Creativity, and Never Tapped Out
Many dancers develop a clear goal at a relatively early age; they will be a sensation on the stage, or at the very least the best ballet, tap or Broadway dancer they can possibly become. They work hard and train well in hopes that their dream will ripen.
Apr 13, 2009 Stage Dads
Directors of the Temecula Dance Company, home of the Tapping Dads, dish on how to get fathers more involved at the studio.
Apr 11, 2009 Tap: The New Endangered Species?
On my first couple stops on the competition circuit this season, I was privileged to adjudicate so many talented dancers who threw their hearts and souls into their routines.
Apr 11, 2009 Amplifying Her Passion: The Party’s Just Begun For Rolleen Myers
With the massive popularity of TV shows like “Dancing With The Stars” sweeping the country, former professional cheerleader and current tap dance teacher Rolleen Myers feels...
Feb 28, 2009 No “Butts” About It: Tips for Quitting Smoking
Mary, a dance instructor, once admitted that cigarettes were her friend. “I need cigarettes to keep me thin and moving.
Feb 28, 2009 The Well-Behaved Studio
The requirements necessary to enter competitions roughly include proper dance training and technique, well-rehearsed routines and/or solos, costumes, make-up, and of course...
Feb 28, 2009 Competition Clean: Prepping for your turn onstage
You finished the choreography and competition season is just around the corner. Your work seems done, for the most part, but the daunting task of cleaning is about to begin.
Feb 28, 2009 Talking Dance: On the Record with Kate Weare
Though she was a very young child, choreographer Kate Weare remembers vividly the power of the sea near Cornwall, England, filling her with the knowledge...
Feb 28, 2009 Jonah Bokaer: Taking the “L.E.E.D” in Sustainable Living
The performing arts are vital to the success and general well-being of a healthy society. However, healthy art can sometimes be hazardous. In recent years, many artists have begun acknowledging...
Feb 10, 2009 North America’s Most Competitive Dance Studios by State
There are literally thousands of dance studios in each state and Canada, but not all are recognized as top contenders on the competition circuit. Within each state, there’s a spirit of competitiveness...
Feb 10, 2009 Top 50 Most Competitive Studios in the North America
In 2008, studios from all over the United States and Canada danced their hearts out at competition after competition, contributing to the most cutthroat season yet.
Feb 9, 2009 Editors Picks
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Props
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Technique
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Tap Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Production Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Performance
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Musical Theater Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Modern Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Lyrical Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Jazz Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Hip-Hop Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Costume
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Ballet Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Adult Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Best Acro Choreography
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 9, 2009 Teacher of the Year
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation.
Feb 6, 2009 How To Ensure A Platinum In Your Future
Competition season 2008 has come to a close, and the 2009 season is firing up! Students and teachers all across the country are in the studio preparing routines...
Feb 6, 2009 Over and Out
As you dive into the 2009 competition season, make sure you do it in style. Here we leave you with the most played out competition dance trends that judges do NOT want to see again this year.
Feb 6, 2009 On the Fence About Competing? The Truth About the Pros and Cons of Competitive Dance
The world of dance competitions can be daunting, especially because the word competition implies there will be a contest where someone wins and someone loses.
Jan 13, 2009 An Unconventional Journey
“I don't have any heroes,” Lone K. Larsen says. This statement is surprising if one considers Larsen's career...
Jan 13, 2009 Yes, I Remember It Well
Cotillion: A formal evening ball or semi-formal afternoon dance. Cotillion Class: A weekly gathering of gawky girls and bashful boys; age range 11 to 13 years old...
Jan 12, 2009 When You’re Only in It to Win It
There are more than a few reasons why studios participate in dance competitions. It can be for the performance experience, and, undoubtedly, the exposure...
Jan 11, 2009 ¬It’s in Your Head: The Power of Thoughts on Performance
If you imagine the face of your most inspiring mentor, or the sounds of a memorable coda, a rich experience comes together in the mind and body that can be used as a powerful resource.
Jan 11, 2009 ¡Vamos a Bailar! Latin Dance Opens Doors for Students and Teachers
Recent studies have projected that by the year 2050, there will be more Hispanic children enrolled in U.S. public schools than non-Hispanic Caucasian children.
Jan 11, 2009 Benji Meets World
With each new challenge placed before him, Benji Schwimmer seeks to rise to the occasion and conquer it.
Dec 8, 2008 How a Physics Professor Discovered Dance
Most ballet dancers start training as young children, learning how to point their feet, turn out their legs and maintain their posture.
Dec 8, 2008 When It Comes to Summer Intensives, It’s Not All About the Students
Summer ballet intensives have become an increasingly valuable addition to any dancer’s training. The parents wave goodbye for a few weeks...
Dec 8, 2008 Ballet is Just the Beginning
It takes more than strength, stability, agility and grace to be a ballet dancer -- much more. Ballet dancers often spend hours, days, months and years in dance studios learning...
Dec 8, 2008 Tightening the Dance Belt
Studio owners employ creative tactics to keep enrollment up, even when the economy is down.
Dec 8, 2008 Are You Ready for Nutcracker (or Any Other Performance)?
Your performances show off your “product.” Consequently, they are your most important advertising and public relations activities.
Dec 8, 2008 Working with Ballet Syllabi
Many talented minds have worked meticulously to create varying syllabi for the teaching of ballet in an effort to promote and improve the quality of ballet training across platforms...
Dec 8, 2008 Yamuna Body Rolling
On a chilly Saturday morning, I ventured downtown to the West Village to a place called Yamuna Studio, the home of the Yamuna Body Rolling technique.
Dec 8, 2008 Focus & Fuel for the High Performance Dancer-D13
Dancers want to dance. Though that may sound very simple and not too terribly problematic, anyone who has had the pleasure of dancing and calling themselves...
Dec 8, 2008 Ballet… Ballet… Ballet…
Putting it simply: Ballet is basic. Ballet should be the first step any student takes in a dance studio. Ballet must be the foundation of any dance aficionado’s career.
Dec 8, 2008 Bril Barrett Grooves His M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap into Prominence
While drastically changing tap, Bril Barrett still preserves its roots. This new generation teacher pulls in the youth with a hip style using current music and jazzed up versions of the older music standards.
Dec 8, 2008 Fouettés at Fifth Period: Public School Students “Make a Ballet” with American Ballet Theatre
Not even the most arts-oriented of schools can boast handmade costumes, Julliard-trained teachers and American Ballet Theatre (ABT) repertoire. When ABT embarked...
Nov 10, 2008 Incorporating Yoga into Your Children’s Combination Classes
Children are natural yogis. They love to spin with their arms stretched out wide, then lay on the grass and feel the buzz of energy swirling through their charkas.
Nov 10, 2008 Baby Building Blocks
I love the wee ones …the babies …the preschoolers …the little ones …the kinders … or whatever you might call the young dancers at your studio.
Nov 10, 2008 Masterclass with Former Mark Morris Dancer Mireille Radwan-Dana
Learning dance is like learning a language. You learn simple nouns, then verb conjugation, then simple sentences, and after a while, you can actually...
Nov 10, 2008 Inspired to Inspire: The Party’s Just Begun for Community Leader Charon Aldredge
he greatest thing about living in America is the opportunity to dream big for the future. Children grow up wanting to be everything from doctors...
Nov 10, 2008 Classroom Management
When you think of pre-ballet, what do you envision? Merry little faces with hair in a tiny bun. Leotards in the freshest shades of pink, and tights that always sag...
Nov 10, 2008 A Call to Arms: Dance Education
In difficult, uncertain financial times, hard choices have to be made about where scarce dollars should be spent. As we consider the certainty of budget...
Nov 10, 2008 Attracting New Students
How do you attract new students to your studio? How do you keep existing ones? Seven New York City studio owners, some with over 30 years of experience, share what they’ve learned.
Nov 10, 2008 Dancing for Two: How to Safely and Effectively Teach Pregnant Women
I’m almost halfway through my first pregnancy and take it from me, you can find a prenatal version of just about anything. From support groups to yoga to classes on birthing...
Nov 10, 2008 ABC’s of Recital Preparation
Whether you call your studio’s end of the year show a recital or an annual performance, it takes the same amount of preparation…and that preparation needs to start NOW.
Nov 10, 2008 Pre-Pointe Classes
It is common knowledge that ballet students should not be put en pointe too early. No matter how much pressure the dance teacher gets from overly enthusiastic students or their parents
Nov 10, 2008 A Dance and a Smile: Teaching Students with Special Needs
The benefits of dance in the lives of young people are numerous and undeniable. Dance is more than just a fun activity that gives children something worthwhile...
Nov 10, 2008 MOVEMENT, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Beth Bogush Motivates Young Dancers
A three-year-old in the dance studio… little girls dreaming of being ballerinas, boys getting rid of extra energy… jumping and spinning…
Nov 9, 2008 The Dance Teacher’s Daughter
When new parents bring a baby into the world, they see the promise of a fresh start, endless opportunity and a world for the taking. If that child wants to be a...
Oct 29, 2008 Ballet Class Syllabi Archive
Ballet Class Syllabi Archive
Oct 29, 2008 An Excerpt From My Journal
As a teacher I find it of great value and interest to keep a journal of my teaching activity. From this source I can follow the students progress in such...
Oct 29, 2008 The Allegro
This month's article is a continuation of Article 5, The Centre Barre. It will focus on the aspects of the allegro section of the technique class such as:
Oct 29, 2008 The Centre Barre
This article is a continuation of The Barre: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. It will focus on the qualities of the centre barre such as:
Oct 29, 2008 The Ballet Barre
Typically the levels of beginner, intermediate, and advanced are used to describe the student's skill level and the complexity of the training material.
Oct 29, 2008 Body Placement: Its Alignment and Dynamics
You might have noticed that when you correct a student’s placement a number of things can happen...
Oct 29, 2008 Classical Ballet Technique. What Is It?
What do you say to a student when they ask "Why is it done this way?"
Oct 29, 2008 Constructing a Ballet Technique Class
"Where do I begin and what should I include? Where should my focus be when creating a technique class?" Sound familiar? Great classes don’t just happen...
Oct 29, 2008 The Five Distinctions For Extraordinary Achievement
The idea behind the Five Distinctions For Extraordinary Achievement is to assist students of dance to re-invent their ability to learn how to learn to...
Oct 29, 2008 Interview with Hinton G. Battle: The only living 3 time Tony Award winner
So who is Hinton Battle? Well, he's this guy that lives in LA, he has a great dog named Tama, and he loves to dance and teach.
Oct 14, 2008 Flying Into New Territory
At 24 years old, Braham Logan Crane is moving to the forefront of contemporary jazz choreographers. He is young, passionate and produces innovative work.
Oct 14, 2008 One on One with Tyce Diorio
Tyce Diorio is now a household name thanks to the success of FOX’s hit reality show “So You Think You Can Dance?” But most of the program’s younger...
Oct 14, 2008 Working WIth The Body You Have
Restriction. No one likes that word, whether one is speaking of limitations set by parents and teachers, or those set by one’s own body, such as not being...
Oct 13, 2008 Code of Conduct: How a Dress Code Can Help Your Studio Run Smoothly
This time of year, parents everywhere are filling dance bags with new leotards, tights, ballet shoes, leg warmers and all the other accoutrements...
Oct 13, 2008 Letters, I Write Letters…
…I don’t write too many letters. Amen! Because if you got a letter from me it meant that something was not gelling or perhaps there might even be a problem.
Oct 13, 2008 Widgets and the Arts
The widget inventor sells his design to a manufacturer. Widgets are produced and offered for sale. Lots of people buy them, and everyone makes money.
Oct 13, 2008 Crafty Costuming
Have you ever sat down, jittery with excitement to watch a dance routine, only to be distracted by an ill-fitting or ill-conceived costume?
Oct 13, 2008 Going Live A 5, 6, 7, 8!
The best accompaniment for any dance class is live accompaniment -- period. It is hard to argue otherwise. Some may say, "Hey, we have entered the digital age.
Oct 13, 2008 Battle Cry: Sonya Tayeh’s Distinctive Voice
Sonya Tayeh is a firecracker. She bursts with persistence, innovation and indulgence in her art form. To talk to her, one would think she’s been...
Oct 10, 2008 The Lyrical Debate
The quivering lip. The arm reach to the audience. The melodramatic drop to the floor. Lyrical, if not fully understood by its performers and viewers, can sometimes provide comic relief to critics of the dance.
Sep 1, 2008 Abductors and Adductors
“My thighs are huge!” “I hate my legs!” “I have saddlebags!” “What can I do to make my legs look better?” Most dancers, in all disciplines, have a love-hate...
Aug 29, 2008 Rennie Harris: Sharing the Hip-Hop Legacy
Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris has been on the educational trail since he was a founding member of the Scanner Boys, a Philadelphia crew. Even earlier, at the age of 14
Aug 29, 2008 Yoga For The Dancer: The Various Yoga Disciplines XVIII
Lucid waking is far more important than lucid dreaming. This is the art of living with mindfulness, of being present in each moment throughout the day.
Aug 29, 2008 Studio for Rent
Renting studio space to others is an interesting consideration for many studio owners across the country. Should I or shouldn’t I?
Aug 29, 2008 When Parents Cross the Line, Teachers Must Step In
Participating in dance competitions can be a rewarding and enriching experience for students as well as their parents.
Aug 29, 2008 Doing It Yourself
There are many reasons for not retaining counsel, and they are usually expressed with a dollar sign. In truth, small businesses do not have big budgets for legal fees.
Aug 29, 2008 After 20 years in hip-hop, Dave Scott is everywhere you look
Dave Scott has a problem most artists can only dream about while they are waiting for their big break.
Aug 29, 2008 One Love:Tabitha and Napoleon Take on Life, Love, and Hip-Hop Together
The hip hop choreographers, teachers and directors Tabitha and Napoleon D’Umo, are in love – both with their work and with each other.
Aug 29, 2008 From Ballerina to the Queen of Krump: The Party’s Just Begun for Marquisa Gardner
If you take a krumping class at the Debbie Reynolds Studio in North Hollywood, Calif., you won’t see Marquisa Gardner’s name listed among the instructors.
Aug 29, 2008 Earl “Snake Hips” Tucker: The King of Hip-Hop Dance?
Could a man nicknamed “Snake Hips” whose erotic pelvic tilts and twirls shocked Harlem audiences in the mid-1920s be a forefather of today’s hip-hop dance revolution?
Aug 29, 2008 Robin Dunn Gives Hip-Hop a F.A.C.E.-Lift
It’s not often that you hear “locking,” “turnout,” and “namaste” in a single breath. That is, unless, you are in conversation with Robin Dunn.
Aug 29, 2008 Keeping an Eye on Taste: Thoughts on Age Appropriate Music, Costumes, and Choreography
In the early years of competitions, the phrase “age appropriate” was rarely if ever heard. Now, it resonates through one’s ears on a weekly basis.
Aug 29, 2008 The Teacher Behind the Mask
The Jabbawockeez’s Kevin Brewer just might have the hip-hop answer to spiritual oneness: His groundbreaking teaching philosophy called Beat Kune Do.
Jul 31, 2008 Staying Healthy On the Road, Part II: Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers On the Road
How does a person keep any normal activity in their life when they are confined to a seat in the plane that was invariably designed for a person with severe osteoporosis? Flight attendants frown on jogging...
Jul 31, 2008 Philadelphia – Contemporary Collaboration
There may be cities with as many contemporary companies as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but they’d find it hard to challenge Philadelphia’s spirit of collaboration. The locals think it’s part of their heritage.
Jul 31, 2008 The Finer Pointes: A Fitting with Pointe Shoe Expert Karen Schultz-McGuire
I am waiting for my next appointment to arrive for a pointe shoe fitting. The customer has been referred to me by Cheryl Abbott-Madeux, a former dancer with Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre...
Jul 31, 2008 The Spectrum of Contemporary Ballet: Giving Your Students a Leg Up
To discuss dance, we grapple with a variety of terms: modern, post-modern, classical, neoclassical, contemporary, contemporary ballet and more. We volley this lexicon back and forth, assuming that the meaning...
Jul 31, 2008 Where are the Female Ballet Choreographers?
In all likelihood, if you have ever taken a ballet class, about 85 percent of your fellow dancers were female. This tends to be true whether you are an eager 6-year-old conscientiously stretching your leg forth in tendu at the bar, a BFA
Jul 31, 2008 Going Green?
The worst part of running your studio is the pile of paper screaming at you, demanding your attention, fighting for your time, competing with…business! And now, paper is politically incorrect.
Jul 31, 2008 Managing Teachers
On the subject of studio management, few issues are more important than hiring good teachers. But what is the key to finding the right match? And what do you do when an instructor who seemed ideal...
Jul 31, 2008 The Teacher Becomes the Student
Dancer, choreographer, teacher and now filmmaker, Charlotte Griffin still considers herself, above all, a student. A graduate of Julliard, and winner of the prestigious Martha Hill Award, Griffin has taught at Marymount Manhattan...
Jul 31, 2008 Dance the LINE
Jul 31, 2008 The Dream Makers’ Ballet
Long before there was a ‘Dr. McDreamy’ on TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, there were two McDreamy entertainers who lit up the performance stage. Brought together through collaboration with modern choreographer Twyla Tharp...
Jul 31, 2008 Rhythm Tap Hits Oklahoma
February rain and snow did not chill the energy of the first tap festival held at the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center-Ann Lacy School of American Dance located on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
Jul 31, 2008 Dancing Dean: Ethan Stiefel Leaps Into a New Role at the North Carolina School of the Arts
On the eve of his performance as Solor in American Ballet Theatre’s “La Bayadère” opposite Julie Kent, Ethan Stiefel takes a moment to speak with me about his new appointment as Dean of the School of Dance at the...
Jul 31, 2008 Cyd Charisse - Who brought the beauty of bellet to the movies, Dies at 86
In the legendary MGM musical "Singin' in the Rain," a gorgeous woman is seen
leaning into a chair wearing an electric green dress and puffing on a long
cigarette holder.
Jun 29, 2008 Washington, D.C. – Dance Blossoms
Washington, D.C., home to the renowned annual cherry blossom festival, is also home to a blossoming dance culture. Washington plays host to about 185 embassies...
Jun 29, 2008 Living Tissue: Teaching and Learning Butoh in the 21st Century
The word “butoh” means “dance step” in Japanese and “Butoh,” or “Ankoku Butoh” as it was called by founder Tatsumi Hijikata, refers to the “dance of utter darkness”...
Jun 29, 2008 Foreclosure/Forbearance/For Sale!/For Keeps
Last year, when Frank J. was shopping for a condominium apartment, he was worried that he wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage.
Jun 29, 2008 International Cooperation
Jun 27, 2008 Roxane Butterfly and World Dance
Her mentor, master tapper Jimmy Slyde who died on May 16, dubbed her "Papillon (butterfly) because…she flies!” She’s also called a “maverick in her field.”
Jun 27, 2008 The Embodiment of a Legend
South India's Bharata Natyam is among the oldest of classical Indian dance forms. Ancient sculptures throughout South India depict the many complex...
Jun 27, 2008 A “World” wind of Dance
I know it is Tuesday for sure when I hear the coins on the belly dance students’ hip bands clink as they arrive for their weekly class.
Jun 27, 2008 The Embodiment of a Legend
South India's Bharata Natyam is among the oldest of classical Indian dance forms. Ancient sculptures throughout South India depict the many complex poses used in the art.
Jun 27, 2008 Backstage
Jun 27, 2008 Katherine Dunham: Modern Dance Pioneer
Every dancer must possess a hint of the willingness to literally leap into the unknown from time to time. In the midst of the Great Depression in America, a young black woman...
May 27, 2008 A Coup for Dance: Rose Eichenbaum's "The Dancer Within" Travels the Nation
May 27, 2008 Why You Need Pilates in Your Dance Studio
May 27, 2008 Dance on Location: Los Angeles – Commercial Dance Destination
May 27, 2008 Thinking Man’s Dancer
May 27, 2008 Crunch
May 27, 2008 Tappin' In: Gus Giordano…A Jazz Dance Pioneer
May 27, 2008 Agent Advice
May 27, 2008 Developing Versatility through a Variety of Visitors from the Field
Apr 22, 2008 The Contagious Passion of Debbi Dee
In 2002, Oklahoma City University awarded honorary doctorates to nine legendary tap dancers. The “Doctors of Dance”...
Apr 22, 2008 Jason Samuels Smith: Tapping Into History
Jason Samuels Smith is a 27-year-old tap dance phenomenon inspired by legends both near and far. Raised in New York City’s Broadway Dance Center, Smith was introduced to dance by...
Apr 21, 2008 No Rules, Just Dance: The Lombard Twins, Teaching Tap on Their Own Terms
In the 1980s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a pair of bright-eyed identical twins huddled around a tiny black and white television set. They had to hit it with their fists just to make it work.
Apr 21, 2008 Crunch
We’re not talking crudités. It’s the economy! And it affects everyone, not just homeowners who are having trouble meeting their mortgage payments. Credit is tighter.
Apr 21, 2008 Making a Difference Through Dance
As conscionable artists, dancers understand the power of their influence on issues as far-reaching as politics, health, civil rights and prejudice.
Apr 21, 2008 Master Class with Anthony Morigerato
“All teachers have a responsibility to keep being students,” explains Anthony Morigerato, one of the most sought after tap teachers on the competition circuit today.
Apr 21, 2008 Gus Giordano
Founder and Director of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, author, legendary choreographer and one of the fathers of American jazz dance passed away quietly in Chicago on Sunday, March 9 from pneumonia. He was 84.
Mar 27, 2008 Master Tap Teacher Randy Skinner…Talks about his long career both on Broadway and at “Encores.”
Randy Skinner is known as a “tap person.” That’s not a label he dislikes. “If you become an expert in something and you have an identity--that’s a good thing,” he said.
Mar 27, 2008 Broadway Shows
Broadway fans: Here's a comprehensive listing of current Broadway shows as well as the many touring companies bringing live theatre to regional America.
Mar 27, 2008 Beauty Barre
For April, a little something, a little of everything, all dedicated to bringing your Broadway beauty to the forefront.
Mar 27, 2008 Getting There: Leading Your Students to the Great White Way
Students from countless studios and academies from coast to coast aspire to Broadway careers.
Mar 27, 2008 Putting Together a Studio Production
There are two types of productions in the dance studio arena. There is the non-competition production and the production made especially for...
Mar 27, 2008 Dance on Camera Festival
The Dance on Camera Festival held yearly at the Walter Reade Theatre, at Lincoln Center co-sponsored by the Film Society of Lincoln Center...
Mar 27, 2008 The DVD Corner
An English dance critic once stated that the world was divided into two groups: ballet dancers and those who have never danced!
Mar 27, 2008 Yoga for the Dancer: The Various Yoga Disciplines, cont.
The wisdom of Yoga can be applied through activities and situations with every opportunity you can obtain.
Mar 27, 2008 Cross Training and Conditioning for Dancers
To me, muscles used to be something dancers stretched a lot. I was very, very good at that. Muscles were supposed to be kept long and lean – “elongated.”
Feb 26, 2008 Leaping Into The Web
In the 21st century the internet is to business what music is to dance: essential for creative growth. “Having an internet presence is indispensable for dance studios of all sizes,” says Doug Fox...
Feb 25, 2008 Intro to Modern Dance: Planning a Well Rounded Curriculum
Setting the curriculum for any dance class is by no means an easy task. Not only do you have to tailor the course to fit the needs of your organization and your students, but the majority of the preparations have to be done before you face your students.
Feb 21, 2008 Beauty Barre
We’re giving you your MARCHing orders…six ways to look and feel great inside and out, and then you’ll be ready to spring forward (on March 9—don’t forget!).
Feb 20, 2008 The DVD Corner
The camera can play with space, the human body, and movement in ways that extend and sometimes wow the viewer. This comes as no surprise given the abundance of movies and computer games with special effects.
Feb 20, 2008 Seeking A Healthy Dance Community, Part II
This month’s article on health care issues in the dance world takes a pirouette turn for the better. In the San Francisco dance community, dancers can select from a variety of dance injury resources.
Feb 20, 2008 Continuing Education Listings
Feb 20, 2008 Lori Belilove Brings Isadora Duncan to Life
As a young girl growing up in Berkeley, California I was certainly exposed to dance and all the arts. So, in this environment, I was taken to ballet class at age 5 and I thought it was very stupid.
Feb 20, 2008 Making Modern Dance Training a Priority
Rarely do my faculty or I see an audition solo for entry into college that is modern-based, despite the emphasis on modern dance training in undergraduate BFA/BA curriculums.
Feb 20, 2008 A Living, Breathing Stage
Sets and backdrops help convey a storyline. Lights add color and mood. But what if storyline, color and mood could be combined through one medium...
Jan 31, 2008 Liz Imperio – Flavored Just Right
Jan 24, 2008 Beauty Barre
Jan 24, 2008 Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology
Jan 24, 2008 Cross Training and Conditioning for Dancers: Balance
Jan 23, 2008 Petipa, Balanchine and Beyond
Jan 23, 2008 W-2 vs. 1099: The “Independent Contractor” Issue
Jan 23, 2008 Backstage: The Photograph, Time and Movement Held Still
Jan 23, 2008 Master Teacher: Mikhail Messerer Ballet Master Par Excellence
Jan 23, 2008 Great Moves! Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators
Jan 23, 2008 Tools of the Trade
Jan 23, 2008 Sous-sus Chef: What REAL Dancers REALLY Eat!
Jan 23, 2008 Seeking A Healthy Dance Community: Part 1
Jan 23, 2008 Miriam Nelson, a Tap Treasure
Jan 23, 2008 Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky Partners at Home and on Stage
Jan 1, 2008 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
Dec 31, 2007 The Sous-Sus Chef :: Lean Beef
Dec 31, 2007 The Control Factor
Dec 30, 2007 Let's Talk Dance
Dec 28, 2007 The DVD Corner - Reviews of Dance DVD's
Dec 28, 2007 A Candid Interview with Deanna McBrearty
Dec 27, 2007 Joe Langworth - from dancer to casting director
Dec 25, 2007 The Politics of Dancing in the Year 3050
Dec 19, 2007 Dance Movement Therapy: Another Career Choice for Dancers
A dance movement therapist works with all types of people who are psychologically ill due to disability, alcoholism, chronic disease and mental or emotional problems...
Dec 9, 2007 Dance Catalog and Custom Costume Listing
The web's only complete directory listing of catalog and custom dance costume companies.
Dec 6, 2007 Dance Competitions & Conventions Links List
Competition Central: The only source on the net for complete and up to date links to every dance competition in America.
Dec 1, 2007 Not-For-Profit Corporations: The Control Factor
The theory is, without the incentive of getting a tax deduction, no one is going to make charitable gifts...
Dec 1, 2007 JAM Cosmetics Launches THE FIRST Dance Stage Makeup Interactive Website
Are you a Prima Diva or Stage Siren? Inquire at www.JAMcosmetics.net
Dec 1, 2007 Dance Council Student & Teacher 2008 Scholarships
Dance Council, a not-for-profit corporation based in Dallas, Texas, offers scholarships for dancers ages 13-21 who demonstrate ability, artistry and passion.
Dec 1, 2007 Yoga For The Dancer
On your quest for a yoga way of life, you can affirm your highest resolve...
Dec 1, 2007 LaDuca's Prima Student Line
You know his shoes. You know his name, and recently Dancer readers learned about Phil LaDuca – a street kid in South Chicago who credits the musical "West Side Story" with his conversion from basement performances to Broadway...
Dec 1, 2007 DC Dance Collective
The DC Dance Collective is Nancy Newell's baby. In 1999 she founded DC DC to offer a studio atmosphere in which students and instructors have artistic choices, share in the artistic process, and learn the value of artistic expression...
Dec 1, 2007 Conditioning and Cross Training for Dancers
Cross Training for Dancers to avoid injuries, gain balance and rehabilitation…
Dec 1, 2007 Nathalie Gleboff, Director of School of American Ballet
Nathalie Gleboff, former executive director of the School of American Ballet, the New York City Ballet's affiliate school, and a longtime administrator there, died on Sept. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was 88.
Dec 1, 2007 Say it with SHINE. Dancers have the POWER to Make a Difference.
After Years of Quietly Waiting for the Most Inspirational and Exciting Fundraiser for their Students; Dance and Cheer Directors get a Treat from SequinsDirect.com, DRA and Elizabeth Barry & Associates.
Dec 1, 2007 Lincoln Center's "Nutcracker" Kids!
"Nutcracker." The word has become as synonymous with Christmas as decorated trees, carols, shopping, and Santa's bag of gifts...
Dec 1, 2007 The Sous-sus Chef - Spelt-The Other White Flour
After a mouthful of spelt flakes cereal, my outspoken teenage daughters proclaimed, "The first man who ate this spit it out saying, ‘Spelt!' and that's where the name came from!"...
Dec 1, 2007 Merrill Ashley, Ballerina Bravura
In 1964, at the age of 13, Merrill Ashley was awarded one of the first Ford Foundation Scholarships to the School of American Ballet in New York, the official school of the New York City Ballet (NYCB)...
Dec 1, 2007 Inspiration beyond Dragons and Kung Fu - Chinese Dance for Western Choreography
Dec 1, 2007 Let’s Talk Dance - The Angels Danced the Day You Were Born!
Recently I was out shopping, combing the decorations on display for the holiday season. Always on the lookout for “angel gifts” I took note of a precious glass ornament with the popular phrase “the angels danced the day you were born” hand-painted on the globe...
Dec 1, 2007 Tezoro Productions, LLC. Launches First-Ever Instructional Videos with Dance Legend, Desmond Richardson
Tezoro Productions, LLC. announces the pre-purchasing extravaganza for its newest instructional DVD series with dance icon Desmond Richardson...
Dec 1, 2007 Ashley Wheater Named New Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director
San Francisco Ballet Veteran and Former Joffrey Ballet Dancer to Helm Company
Dec 1, 2007 Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators
What if you wake up one day and you can't teach dancing?
Dec 1, 2007 The Fall Season - Dance Events Abound in New York!
Among all the theatres opening for the fall season none have more distinctive dance programming than the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), presenting the "Next Wave" and the City Center's annual "Fall For Dance" season...
Dec 1, 2007 NY International Ballet Competition's ABT Award
Elina Miettinen has been awarded the NY International Ballet Competition's ABT Award
Nov 1, 2007 Karen Williamson
Karen Williamson, a ballet instructor in several Denver-area dance schools, passed away on April 22.
Nov 1, 2007 Adventures Abroad for Students, Teachers and Other Dance Lovers
Nov 1, 2007 Notable Feet: Carlo Blasis, Man of Lasting Influence
It may surprise some ballet dancers and teachers to learn that the organization of their classes and design of performances were created 179 years ago.
Nov 1, 2007 New Youth Ballet Company to Serve Fox Valley
A new youth ballet company has come to the Fox Valley in Wisconsin - Makaroff Youth Ballet (MYB).
Nov 1, 2007 Beauty Barre
Trends and tips!
Nov 1, 2007 Costume Maintenance
Before you toss out a pair of tights because they have faded, wash and renew them with a Tintex(TM) rinse using pink, beige, black or whatever their original color.
Nov 1, 2007 You and Your Personal Information
It's not just that someone out there wants to use your Master Card. Identity theft is a systematic plan to adopt your personal credit profile.
Nov 1, 2007 Choreographer Joan Palethorpe
An interview with Joan Palethorpe.
Nov 1, 2007 Susan Stroman - Playing in the Major Leagues!
Susan Stroman was not wearing her customary black baseball cap when she welcomed me at the doorway of her Manhattan apartment.
Nov 1, 2007 News...To the Pointe
Upcoming events and features around the nation.
Nov 1, 2007 A Month of Sundays Master Classes
In the world of dance training, I can always count on The David Howard Foundation and its program, A Month of Sundays, to provide me with a month filled with excellent classes and a chance to see old friends and make new ones.
Nov 1, 2007 New Flamenco Dance Drama DVD
The story of Petenera as it has never been told before.
Nov 1, 2007 The DVD Corner
DVD reviews.
Nov 1, 2007 Smuin Ballet Carries On
Smuin Ballet presented the last works choreographed by Michael Smuin, prepared prior to his untimely death on April 23, 2007.
Nov 1, 2007 Schoenfeld Adds DVD to Popular Workout Book
Attaining a perfect physique seems unreachable to most women, but according to women's fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld, a lean, sculpted body can be achieved by simple exercises that maximize a woman's genetic potential.
Nov 1, 2007 History of Dance, An Interactive Arts Approach
In spite of the daunting subject matter, this new book by Gayle Kassing successfully arranges hundreds of years of dance and hundreds of concepts about the history of dance into a manageable volume
Nov 1, 2007 Backstage with Steven Becker
An interview with Steven Becker
Nov 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer
The Various Yoga Disciplines, cont.
Nov 1, 2007 The Sous-sus Chef
Centuries of people on the go have resorted to holding hot, greasy meat and melting cheese with some sort of "edible napkin." Sliced bread, bread bowls and circular flat breads have helped people eat a wide variety of foods tucked inside.
Nov 1, 2007 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
New trends and gadgets.
Nov 1, 2007 Tools of the Trade
Welcome back, dance lovers, to Dancer Magazine's Tools of the Trade, where we search the globe to find the best new dance-related products and round them up for you! Here's what we've found this month.
Nov 1, 2007 Let's Talk Dance
Even in Dance, there has to be some Tough Love
Nov 1, 2007 Prix de Lausanne's Elvire Braunschweig Passes Away
Elvire Braunschweig, 85, who along with her husband, Philippe, co-founded Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne, passed away on August 5 at her home in Vevey.
Nov 1, 2007 Great Moves! Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators
When a dance student moves beyond recreational training (class once a week) to more serious dedication (five classes a week plus 4-10 hours of rehearsal a week,) it becomes painfully obvious that some sacrifices have to be made
Oct 1, 2007 Choreography Project
The Glenda Brown Choreography Project
Oct 1, 2007 Orthopedic Test for Young Students
Here are test areas for dance for the family doctor or an orthopedist.
Oct 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer The Various Yoga Disciplines, cont.
Sunrise is a quiet and peaceful time that’s charged with symbolic significance for Yoga practitioners.
Oct 1, 2007 Cross Training and Conditioning for Dancers
All sorts of shoe mastery for dancers
Sep 1, 2007 Limón Legacy Lives
Limon dance company celebrates 60 years
Sep 1, 2007 Leg Lift: Body Wise
The Sculpting Treatment for Body from Kathy Hilton
Sep 1, 2007 Conditioning and Cross Training for Dancers Finding a personal trainer
Finding a personal trainer fit for a dancer
Sep 1, 2007 Thommie Walsh, 57
Thommie Walsh, 57, loses his battle with Lymphoma.
Sep 1, 2007 Tradition In Tap Presents Continuing Education Harold Cromer Honored and Recognized for a Career in Dance
Overview of the importance of dance studios, teachers, and workshop in the continuation of tap dance.
Sep 1, 2007 Pure & Simple
The frusterations of a dancer
Sep 1, 2007 Olé Everybody! It's the Tango!
Performing husband /wife team who brought glamour, passion, and the intoxication that is tango
Sep 1, 2007 Let's Have a Look at... Aszure Barton Canadian-Born Choreographer with a Style for all Continents
Inner choreographer voices
Aug 1, 2007 Fog Machine
A fog machine to round out your recital.
Aug 1, 2007 The Various Yoga Disciplines
The postures and breathing exercises of Hatha (physical) Yoga are tools and when practiced correctly, they are extremely useful and potent in helping you regain or maintain your physical
Aug 1, 2007 When the Dancer is the Music
Coralissa Gines Delaforce, the Rehearsal Director for “Stomp Out Loud,” is charged with a dual task.
Aug 1, 2007 Healing for Dancers
Orthapedic best practises for dancers in the healing process
Aug 1, 2007 Dance Makers
Dance Survey by Dance/NY
Aug 1, 2007 Le Mark Group
Dance and stage flooring by a worldwide supplier.
Aug 1, 2007 LEG LIFT: Flaw Fixer
A perfect way to cover up scars and imperfections on stage.
Aug 1, 2007 Jealousy Dispelled
Dancer-choreographer Yael Faran has a busy performance schedule but finds teaching in her studio in Tel Aviv, Israel, no less rewarding. She cares
Jun 1, 2007 Have Dinner Waiting When You Get Home From the Studio!
If you teach dance, drill team, cheerleading, gymnastics, or any other after-school activity, the slow cooker is your friend
Jun 1, 2007 Patrick FRANTZ
Intensive training workshop in Paris
Jun 1, 2007 Great Moves!
Happiness in your life as a dance teacher
Jun 1, 2007 Hi Tech Lo Tech - USB Turn Table
USB Turn Table
Jun 1, 2007 Firmare
Ballet teachers can liven up their class with this new CD
Jun 1, 2007 New York International Ballet Competition June 20-24 at the Rose Theater/NYC
NYIBC Contact info.
May 1, 2007 Great Moves! Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators Customer Surveys Are the Key to Long Term Enrollment
Performance anxiety can be overcome
May 1, 2007 Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, DC: A Russian Heritage Alive and Growing
From Universal Ballet Academy to Kirov Academy of Ballet.
May 1, 2007 Edith D'Addario, Director, Joffrey Ballet School, New York
The mother of the joffrey Ballet School
May 1, 2007 Cindy Clough Dances Just For Kix
May 1, 2007 Califone Powered Speaker
Advertisement geared towards directors, teachers, and choreographers for a power speak and microphone.
May 1, 2007 Dance Speaks to Everybody
John is a hip-hop dancer. Kristin is a cheerleader. Charlotte is a mom who always wanted to dance.
May 1, 2007 Dance Arts Production Vol. #11
Ballet teachers will want the new .....
Apr 1, 2007 Spring Awakening - Or How to Choreograph Microphones in a Broadway Musical!
How to Choreograph Microphones in a Broadway Musical
Apr 1, 2007 New Mary Lynn Ballet DVD
Advertisement for Mary Lynn's four DVD set for ballet teachers.
Apr 1, 2007 YouTube? MySpace? Inspiration for Choreography?
New sources of inspiration are being sought by choreographers everywhere. They go to museums, read books, attend other people's dance performances and watch movies and television to enhance their creativity
Apr 1, 2007 Theater Etiquette: What to Wear, How to Act, and When to Use the Bathroom
How to behave when going to the theater.
Apr 1, 2007 Character Dance
Choreographers wanting the best for their ballets should get.....
Mar 1, 2007 Notable Feet Frederick Ashton: British Classical Ballet Beginnings
Frederick Ashton was inspired to become one of the greates performers/choreographers
Mar 1, 2007 Florida Dance Master's Angel
Obituary of renowned Floridian Ari Bloustein, member of the Florida Dance Master.
Mar 1, 2007 Marcea's Hip Hop Jacket and Hip Hop Pant
The Jacket has a zip front; the matching Pant has a drawstring waistband.
Mar 1, 2007 Jerry Metellus - a Dancer's Photographer
How to photograph dance
Mar 1, 2007 Costumes, Joy or Pain
How to wash a tutu.
Mar 1, 2007 Great Moves! Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators - How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
Teaching dance is a magical job. For all its hard work, sacrifices, and emotions.
Mar 1, 2007 Dancing Colleges
Juilliard Dance Division performed at Lincoln Center in two stupendous productions
Mar 1, 2007 Canterna x 3 Living Backward
Another year, another competition season, another can of worms… It’s a cycle. It’s predictable.
Feb 1, 2007 Book for Teachers
Here’s a great new book for teachers, Ballet Beginnings for Children: Book One; Pre-School Movement Fundamentals, Ages 3-4.
Feb 1, 2007 It's a Spoonful of sugar - Mary Poppins on Broadway
Mary Poppins Musical for all ages
Feb 1, 2007 We Gathered Together
It was somehow fitting that on November 19th, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, former and current students, accompanists, ballerinas, premier danseurs, teachers and just plain friends.
Feb 1, 2007 Making a Name
Greg Sample is a dancer in Celine Dion’s show “A New Day” at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas.
Feb 1, 2007 Frederic Franklin Remembers
From your first class, when you had to remember how many pliés and tendues you had to do at the barre, you developed your memory.
Feb 1, 2007 FYI: 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
How to own your own dance studio.
Feb 1, 2007 Feeling Richer After Spending a Weekend with the Silver Belles Tradition In Tap Honors Silver Belles
A star-studded faculty of all female master teachers taught a sold-out group wanting to be part of the Tradition In Tap
Jan 1, 2007 Sylvie Guillem, Rebel
Russell Maliphant
Jan 1, 2007 Soak it up
Those deep dark January nights are the perfect time to hunker down and slather up, paying particular attention to season-sapped skin.
Jan 1, 2007 Great Moves! Successful ideas for contemporary dance educators Student Choreographers
As a teacher you know that choreography is an acquired art form almost separate from learning dance technique
Jan 1, 2007 Todd Bolender, Performer/Choreographer/Director
Todd Bolender, Kansas City Ballet’s Director Emeritus, passed away at the age of 92, on October 12, 2006.
Dec 1, 2006 Dreaming in War Time and in Flamenco Dreaming
We all have dreams. Sometimes they are embodied on stage. Born in El Salvador, flamenco choreographer and dancer Edwin Aparicio lived through the country’s civil war until he was eleven, the age of recruitment to the military.
Nov 1, 2006 How to Model for Dancewear Catalogs
My sisters and I always got excited when the dancewear catalogs starting arriving. Living in a dance teacher’s house meant we were inundated with them shortly after Christmas
Nov 1, 2006 Orlando Ballet Honors Fernando Bujones in Bravo Bujones
a look back at Fernando Bujones' dancing career
Nov 1, 2006 Auspicious Beginnings
New Ballet Choreographers opened at the newly stage-surfaced Miller Theatre at Columbia University September 13, 15, and 16 as part of the Diamond Project for New York City Ballet
Nov 1, 2006 College for Dancers
College credit for dance
Oct 1, 2006 Are You A 'Dance Snob'6?
Spotlight on a modern dancer and her accomplished career.
Oct 1, 2006 Fearlessly, Survivors Teach a Lesson in Dance
Fearless revelation at Batavia High School.
Oct 1, 2006 Win a FREE pair of Principal dance shoes
Additional Contest Information Dancing with Grace Productions is looking for male and female salsa dance instructors in the Baltimore area
Oct 1, 2006 Notable Feet Duncan Noble: Dancer in the Mountains
Life and career of Ballet master Duncan Noble
Oct 1, 2006 R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Teachers teach the improtance of respect in Dance
Oct 1, 2006 The Role of the Ballet Founder
How to operate a professional ballet company
Oct 1, 2006 England' Contribution to American Ballet David Howard's Celebrates 40 Years of Teaching in America.
Spotlight on British dance teacher David Howard and his contributions to American Ballet.
Sep 1, 2006 The Haviland Society Funding to Enhance the Arts
A trio of young choreographers recognized by Haviland Society at University of Arts School of Dance.
Sep 1, 2006 American classicism and the Regional Ballet Movement: The lifetime legacy of Barbara Weisberger
The story of Barbara Weisberger, artistic advisor at the Peabody Institute.
Sep 1, 2006 Turns, Leaps & Bounds with David Howard
Anything associated with David Howard to be of superior quality.
Sep 1, 2006 Improvisation with Children for the Classical Ballet Class
Discussion of how important it is for dance educators to include improvisation in their teaching methods.
Sep 1, 2006 An Evening of Jerome Robbins!
An evening of Jerome Robbins! A treat for New York City Ballet fans, a dance history lesson for a new generation of viewers, a glimpse of structural choreographic perfection, and a touch of nirvana for me.
Sep 1, 2006 The Truth About Waivers
Getting students to sign for a waiver for liability insurance can be frustrating
Aug 1, 2006 The Elegant Workhorse
The many accomplishments of Bernard Gaddis
Aug 1, 2006 Donna Farinella- Born to Teach
Donna Farinella gives attention to nine hundred students.
Aug 1, 2006 KIDS IN COMPETITIONS
Highlights from "Feel the Swing"
Aug 1, 2006 LA Dance Magic's Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter
Hot Creative teachers
Aug 1, 2006 Dance Finance
Dance Finance Software 2.7
Aug 1, 2006 Katherine Dunahm, Dancer/Choreographer
Katherine Dunham, 96, dancer/choreographer, who led a long, productive life on and off stage, died in New York City.
Aug 1, 2006 Tango at Temple!
Temple University two hundred best dressed tango dancers gathered for Flying Colors Tango Devotee award.
Aug 1, 2006 It Took 50 Years... But I Finally Reached My Goal
Celebrating many achievements
Aug 1, 2006 Exciting News for the Second Annual Youth Dance Festival of NJ
The Second Annual Youth Dance Festival of New Jersey has added two outstanding dance professionals
Aug 1, 2006 An Image of the Role: The Role of Imaging
Ballet dancers are urged to "go beyond technique" and utilized role imaging to achieve authenticity.
Jul 1, 2006 Happy Ballet Memories of Roni Mahler
The grand ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria was crowded from wall-to-wall with dance teachers.
Jul 1, 2006 The Awakened Soul The Power of Reverance
Jul 1, 2006 Thomas Tommy Armour
Tommy Armour, world renowned classical ballet dancer, was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1909.
Jul 1, 2006 “Harem.”
Photos of Harem
Jul 1, 2006 The Science of Dance
Discussion of ballet and science and how choreographer Kathryn Posin melds them both together.
Jul 1, 2006 Miami Lakes, FL
A dancer learns his technique in a class. Without class and good teachers he will fall short. But there is much more to dancing than technique, and that intangible
Jul 1, 2006 Nadia Chilkovsky Nahumck
98 year old modern dance pioneer, Nadia Chilkovsky Nahumck, died on April 23, 2006
Jul 1, 2006 Surviving the Merge of Two Dance Studios! How Loyalty pays off through the years...
Some stories are meant to be shared. They teach us about life, values, strength, support, trust and loyalty.
Jul 1, 2006 Thomas Armour
This is the story of many people who loved ballet. There were those who wanted their children to experience the best of teaching and performing.
Jun 1, 2006 The Awakened Soul The Power of Truth
May 1, 2006 Yes, Virginia...There Is A Competition For You
Advice to dance instructors on how to tell when their students are ready to perform.
May 1, 2006 2 the Pointe...
Tradition in Tap a workshop "dedicated to the work and legacy of Tap Giants"
May 1, 2006 Earn College Credit at Standing O Productions Summer Dance Education Conference
High school graduates will be eligible to earn a college credit to any University in the United States.
May 1, 2006 Filling the Well
Dance Education article on how teachers can tap into wells of inspiration
Apr 1, 2006 Broadway Performer pays back
Jennifer Mathie shared her talents at the Dance Academy of North Lauderdale.
Apr 1, 2006 A Month of Sundays
Information about the technique and methods of teacher Irina Dvovenko.
Apr 1, 2006 Audition Perspectives - From the Dancer
Arizona dance major, Matt Dorame, 19, tells what it's like to audition for Celine Dion's show, "A New Day."
Apr 1, 2006 Contemporary issues for maintenance, curriculum, organization, and success for dance educators.
Stage directions were invented during the English middle ages, and they have saved many actors and dancers from on-stage collision. Dance teachers can use stage directions to organize each student's positions during class
Apr 1, 2006 Broadway Theater Dance Workshop Summer Program Accepting Application Broadways Ann Reinking to teach aspiring stars of tomorrow
Ann Reinking will work with young dancers in Broadway Theater Dance Workshop
Apr 1, 2006 Famous Songs for Ballet Class
Ballet teachers keeping their ears open for new music for class should hear.
Mar 1, 2006 Plan Summer Camp Now!
The benifits of your own summer dance camp or workshop in the studio.
Mar 1, 2006 Personality Plus
Recently I was told by a studio parent, “Your personality far exceeds your need to be a good business person.
Mar 1, 2006 Human Kinetics
Human Kinetics has unveiled a new book, Instructing Hatha Yoga, a guide for yoga teachers.
Mar 1, 2006 Dance The Next Generation
Teacher Addul Manzano instructs the next generation on traditional ballet
Mar 1, 2006 Suki Schorer Put Your Best Foot Forward Advice and Inspiration for Young Dancers
Showcase: Suki Schorer's "Put your best foot forward".
Feb 1, 2006 Flamenco Legend Manolete gives a two week Flamenco Dance workshop
Announcement of Flamenco legend Manolete's intention to five a workshop at the Performing Arts Newtwork in Miami.
Feb 1, 2006 Oklahoma City University Offers Dance and Arts Management Majors a New Option
The Ann Lacy School teaches studnets how to dance.
Jan 1, 2006 Is Your Curriculum Complete?
Danie Back asks if you've dotted your i's and crossed your t's in your curriculum
Jan 1, 2006 Are Your Competitors Completely Trained?
How to turn individual prima donnas in a well-trained, competition ready team.
Jan 1, 2006 Before the Parade Passes By
On August 25, 1980 as the curtain fell on the first night of the original production of “42nd Street,” producer David Merrick stepped to the footlights and stunned
Jan 1, 2006 Nu Delta Alpha-the National Dance Honor Society
A teacher's experience in her attempt to continue to challenge her students in the arts.
Jan 1, 2006 So, you think you can dance?
A DVD designed to bring the dance studio to you.
Jan 1, 2006 Yoga and Self-Healing
Experiences of a Yoga teacher and her methods.
Jan 1, 2006 NOT Going NON-Profit
The role of the Not-for-Profit Corporation.
Dec 1, 2005 Competitions: European
Pixe de Lausanne competition in Switzerland
Dec 1, 2005 Great Moves! Contemporary issues for maintenance, curriculum, organization, and success for dance educators
How to run a dance studio in modern times.
Dec 1, 2005 Papillon- Music for Ballet Class
Ludmilla Vajda's newest CD.
Dec 1, 2005 The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Story Retold
"Nutcracker" performed in a little dance theater in Maryland
Dec 1, 2005 Those Who Can… Do AND Teach!
Kathryn Austin talks about teaching methods she employes,
Dec 1, 2005 Creative Dance Center Announces Kaleidoscope Dance Company Gift of Dance Concert
Kaleidoscope Dance Company gears up for annual "Gift of Dance" Performance for the community.
Dec 1, 2005 Let's Have a Look at... Graesan Kingsberry
A dancer learns his technique in a class. Without class and good teachers he will fall short. But there is much more to dancing than technique, and that intangible
Dec 1, 2005 David Nillo, a Dancer of Ballet and Broadway, Dies at 89
A founding member of American Ballet Theater and a dancer in many musical theater productions dies in LA
Dec 1, 2005 True Nutcracker Stories from A Nutcracker Museum
True Nutcracker Stories
Dec 1, 2005 Boston Ballet’s Gianni Di Marco Named Principal of Citydance, An Innovative Outreach Program Everybody should have the chance to dance
Gianni Di Marco named Principal of Citydance.
Dec 1, 2005 Achilles Tendonitis
The single stronges tendon in the human body.
Dec 1, 2005 Louis is Joe
Louis Kavouras has an MFA in Dance from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, performs with the Erick Hawkins Dance Company, is Chairperson of the Dance Department at the University
Dec 1, 2005 The Definitive Guide to Dance Studio Marketing
Turn your school into a more profitable, growing business.
Nov 1, 2005 Syllabus for Dance Schools
You may not realize it, but many parents and students are entering your studio expecting to be graded.
Nov 1, 2005 Back to School, Again
Teachers: Protect your youngest students from strangers
Oct 1, 2005 DANCE FINANCE SOFTWARE 2.6
Software for the dance studio makes day-to-day studio operations more efficient and easier to manage and organize.
Oct 1, 2005 How do you create dances?
Choreographers share secrets for creating dance
Oct 1, 2005 Work Smart
The New Line Captain for “We Will Rock You,” the musical by Queen at Paris Las Vegas.
Oct 1, 2005 London Childrens Ballet
Opportunities for talented young dancers.
Oct 1, 2005 Memorable Teachers and Mentors An advice column from a teacher with almost 40 years of experience
Advice to all dancers (teachers, student, etc) on how important it is to continue the learning process.
Oct 1, 2005 Enrollment Stragglers! Bring ‘Em in Now!
Advises on how to get the attention of parents to enroll their children in class.
Sep 1, 2005 Pacific Northwest Ballet
One of the best join Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Sep 1, 2005 Saddle Up!
It’s time to get your brain into high gear and buckle down: to work, school, rehearsals or whatever demands your attention.
Sep 1, 2005 X-treme video
If you’re an xtreme dancer, teacher or choreographer, listen up-Gino’s newest hip hop dance video is now available!
Sep 1, 2005 Dance Pioneer and Filmmaker Yvonne Rainer Joins UCI Faculty
Yvonne Rainer a pioneer of postmodern dance
Sep 1, 2005 UNITY Looking for a place to learn about dance and dance classes? UNITY can help you!
Leaders of Americas largest dance education organiztions promote dialog within the dance profession.
Sep 1, 2005 Bob Rizzo Signature Collection
The new Bob Rizzo Signature Collection creates a fresh, jazzy impact in dancewear
Sep 1, 2005 National Council for Spirit Safety and Education
Curriculum for Cheerleading Coaches
Sep 1, 2005 Contract Content for Competitive Company Dancers & Parents
A description for dance educators on how to create a solid contract for dancers and parents.
Aug 1, 2005 Book
It covers everything from communicating effectively to managing unwanted behaviors.
Aug 1, 2005 Give My Regards... A Very Unorthodox Class
dancers sprawled across the small foyer, chatting amiably and mildly stretching their limbs
Aug 1, 2005 Nefertiti Robinson Turns the Art Form of Dance into a Career for Herself and Others
Dance icon Nefertiti Robinson launches Dance411 Talent Agency.
Aug 1, 2005 We're Listening!
I thought it was going to be about the very real importance of correct costuming (including foundation garments), choreography and music for adult students.
Aug 1, 2005 New Season-New Attitude
A description of the evolution of teaching dance.
Aug 1, 2005 Lifelong Mentorship & Inspiration Are Keys to Success at the Carol Colbert School of Dance
Carol Colbert opened the doors to her now renowned school of dance
Jul 1, 2005 Willy Burmann master teacher
See famous ballet dancers (like Master Teacher, Willy Burmann) at Steps on Broadway in New York
Jul 1, 2005 Summer Reading List
Masters of Movement, by Rose Eichenbaum, dance teacher and photojournalist, has put together an extraordinary combination of 118 portraits and interview of some of America’s great choreographers.
Jul 1, 2005 What am I worth?
Recently we heard in the news that a six figure income could easily be assigned to the job of mother and wife.
Jul 1, 2005 Everything Old is New Again
Rosalene Kenneth writes an article about how she has seen generations of mother and now daughter pass through her studio dance lessons.
Jul 1, 2005 Top Choreographers Set to Rock ProDance 2005!
ProDance 2005 choreographers the most phenomenal in the dance industry and they will surpass its predecessors when they participate in Miami later this summer with their fast-paced choreography
Jul 1, 2005 A Dialogue with Your Lawyer
The Nature of the Attorney-Client Relationship
Jul 1, 2005 When A Teacher Ignores You: The Pain of Rejection
Stephanie Lawton writes about a chance meeting with a former student
Jul 1, 2005 Joy Friedlander, 2005 K-12 National Dance Educator of the Year (DEOY)
Acknowledgements to Dr. Joy Friedlander a contributor to the dance education field.
Jul 1, 2005 CD
Josu Gallestegui releases "Curtain Call" CD, available at www.balletmusic.com
Jul 1, 2005 Yoga for the Dancer
The power of Kundalini
Jul 1, 2005 Rhythm Explosion 2005 Conversations in Jazz
Performance workshops expoloring the rich tradition of listtening and responding to Dance and Music.
Jul 1, 2005 Invasion of the Lobby Snatchers
Dear Rhee, I have owned a dance and gymnastics school for over 10 years, and I have had continual problems in my waiting area.
Jul 1, 2005 Vaganova Seminar for Teachers
Classes taught on the practice and teaching Vaganova classical ballet.
Jun 1, 2005 Skip Cunningham A Life of Tap
Melba Huber writes about Skip Cunningham, the versatile tap dancer and all around entertainer
Jun 1, 2005 Keep it Real
While the warm-up and overall movement of the class was good I was somewhat annoyed when the teacher of the class
Jun 1, 2005 Dream Maker Abby Lee Miller
The Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio, in Penn Hills PA, fullfills dreams like no other studio out there.
Jun 1, 2005 In Loving Memory: Joshua Widick (1974-2005)
Broadway Dance Center faculty memeber, cohoreographer and jazz and ballet instructor, Josh Widick, died in April in New York City
May 1, 2005 An Interview with Kundalini Yoga Teacher Jack Coelho/ Jai Jeet Sangeet Singh
Kundalini Yoga enthusiast Jack Coehlo talks about his experience.
May 1, 2005 Tap...Talk...and Technique with Debbi Dee
Article about the tap legend Debbi Dee
May 1, 2005 Florida Youth Ballet Theatre's Summer Ballet Intensive 2005
Held at the James Dance Center in historic downtown Kissimmee, Florida, right outside Orlando and minutes from all the area attractions, Florida Youth Ballet
May 1, 2005 Tennessee Assoc. of Dance Summer Workshop for Youth
Description and dates of the dance workshop held at Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 12-25, 2005.
May 1, 2005 Galmont Ballet Prepares a New Generation of Dancers
Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education offers professional training for children and adults
May 1, 2005 Royal Ballet School
A review of the Royal Ballet School.
May 1, 2005 Backbone of Back up
Education as a back up plan to a career in dance
May 1, 2005 David Howard:Master Teacher
Biography of master teacher David Howard
May 1, 2005 Pilates for Dancers A Dancer's View
From a teacher’s point of view, the Pilates exercises that we work on during “Pilates for Dancers” class may or may not be as fully stimulating as I hope.
May 1, 2005 Learning from Professional Dancers as a College Dance MajorDance Major
Visiting Professor/Guest Artist at SUNY College, Rockport, Bill Evans, writes about his experiences and career
Apr 1, 2005 Give My Regards... From New York's LaGuardia High School of the Arts - A Definitive Version of the Classic Tale of Kids Coming of Age - West Side Story!
Sitting down with Joey R. Smith, the choreographer of LaGuardia High School of the Arts’
Apr 1, 2005 Netherlands Tour Makes Tap Kids an International Sensation
Melding choreography and music, the show "Tap Kids" traces a day in the life of kids on the day of their school dance.
Apr 1, 2005 Ask Angie
Angie advises a reader.
Apr 1, 2005 Daryl Gray: A Man on the Move
Daryl has studied, danced, and worked as a choreographer, or as a teacher in Belgium, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Korea.
Apr 1, 2005 Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Behind the Scenes
Article about Marcia Dale a dance teacher at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
Mar 1, 2005 The Complete Victor Ullate
Designated, in 1978, by Maurice Béjart, director of the Ballet of the 20th Century, as “one of his most complete dancers.
Mar 1, 2005 An Interview with Professor/Dancer Andre Tyson
Andre Tyson sits down with Dancer Magazine
Feb 1, 2005 Carol Mezzacappa, 47, Choreographer
Carol Mezzacappa, a dancer and choreographer who staged many works by the modern dance pioneer Charles Weidman, died in October in a hospice in Brooklyn, where she lived.
Feb 1, 2005 Choreographing A Quality Routine
Support for cheer choreographers
Feb 1, 2005 Peggy Ryan, 80, Half of a Film Dance Duo
Obituary of Peggy Ryan who performed along side Donald O'Connor.
Feb 1, 2005 Dance Salad Festival Offers Audiences Another Season of World-Renowned Dance
Now celebrating the 10th anniversary season in Houston and the 13th season since its inception in Brussels, Belgium, Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers.
Feb 1, 2005 An Interview with New York Kundalini Yoga Teachers Ravi Singh & Ana Bret
An interview with two New York Yoga teachers.
Feb 1, 2005 Cardinal Gibbons High School Cheer/Dance Team is a Profile of Success
Profile of Cardinal Gibbions High School Successful Cheer/Dance Team
Feb 1, 2005 Yes, a Not-for-Profit Corporation Can Make a Profit
Helpful hints to help your not-for-profit small business turn a profit
Feb 1, 2005 Los Angeles Dance Studio Retter's Academy of Dance
Writer is amazed with the Retter's Academy of Dance studio in Augura Hill while visiting Los Angeles on assignment
Feb 1, 2005 Ask Angie
First time college cheerleading coach is frustrated with the lack of commitment from her team
Jan 1, 2005 Pro Danza Summer 2004
The 2004 Pro Danza summer attracted dancers from across the globe.
Jan 1, 2005 Beloved Dance Instructor, Fletcher Earl McClendon Jr.
Obituary of dance instructor Fletcher Earl McClendon Jr.
Jan 1, 2005 David Howard Teachers’ Training Seminar in New York City
Training Seminar from David Howard & Dancer
Jan 1, 2005 Let's Talk Dance
Discussion of influential teachers.
Jan 1, 2005 Dance Academy of North Lauderdale: A Family Affair
Things are grooving at the DANL.
Jan 1, 2005 Sound Absorbing
Sound Absorbing Panels aborb more than 40% of incident sound, available at www.alvas.com
Jan 1, 2005 Jivin’ Up the New Year
Looking forward to the New Year.
Dec 1, 2004 Jose' Limon's Legacy
Jose' Limon's legacy lives on through The Limon Dance Company, the world's longest continuously operating reperatory dance company
Dec 1, 2004 David Howard Teachers' Training Seminar in New York City
A Techer's Seminar to help you Stay In Love With Your Teaching
Dec 1, 2004 Summer Program of Workshops Presented by the Kismet Dance Foundation:
Three workshops from the Kismet Dance Foundation featuring different styles of dance.
Dec 1, 2004 Margaret Kelly
Obituary of 94 year-old founder of the Bluebell Girls, Margaret Kelly.
Dec 1, 2004 National Dance Week 2005
Dear Dancer Program matches American students with foreign dance students in year round email pen pal program
Nov 1, 2004 The Royals in America
Sir Frederick Ashton, Ecuadorian-born English dancer and choreographer, studied with Massine and Marie Rambert in London and eventually became The Royal Ballet’s principal choreographer and artistic director.
Nov 1, 2004 Read My Lips
After you’ve made your voice heard at the voting booths this month, try locking your lips onto a good cause.
Nov 1, 2004 Joffrey Workshop: Texas Begins 2005 Audition Tour in January
The Joffrey Workshop Texas kicks off an open audition tour in January 2005 for its annual three-week summer program to be held at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio from June 18-July 9, 2005.
Nov 1, 2004 Former Mr. Dance USA Receives Dance Scholarship
Kevin Wiltz was recently awarded a dance and academic scholarship to Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Nov 1, 2004 Out of Sync
Descriptoin of how to deal with a teacher/student personality conflict.
Nov 1, 2004 Michigan Dance Studio Celebrates 10 Great Years
Tarra Andonoff talks about Raedene’s Dancin’ Stars Studio in Clinton Township, Michigan.
Nov 1, 2004 PJC Dance Educators Workshop (A MusicWorks Event)
Advertisement for a worksop that caters to teachers and assistants in Pensacola, FL.
Nov 1, 2004 PJC Summer Dance Workshop Awards Scholarships
Pensacola Junior College held its annual Summer Dance Workshop, with over 400 people in attendance
Oct 1, 2004 Plies, Tendus, & Life's Lessons: The Ballet Classes of Miss Jill Landrith
A few months ago my ballet teacher, Miss Jill, stopped the class between the adagio and pirouettes and gasped in horror
Oct 1, 2004 A Whirlwind of Talent
A good choreographer never stands at the edge of a creative whirlwind of music
Oct 1, 2004 Ballet Theatre Company
Ms. Leetch- Moore will replace Christine Duhon, Ballet Mistress and Studio of Dance Faculty member who leaves in August 2004 to fulfill an Artist in Residency appointment at the Alaska Ballet Theatre in Anchorage, AK.
Oct 1, 2004 Christopher Fleming -Guest Choreographer Residency Springfield Ballet Workshop Season Opening
Biography of Christian Fleming who serves as visiting coreogrpaher to the Springfield Ballet Workshop
Oct 1, 2004 The Awakened Soul
Creativity is the generating force
Oct 1, 2004 A Tribute to Bella Lewitzky: L.A.'s Own Beloved Dance Great
Los Angeles, CA - Bella Lewitzky, Los Angeles' own gifted artist, extraordinary educator, caring humanitarian, and champion of freedom of expression, passed away quietly recently at her Los Angeles home with her devoted husband and daughter by her side.
Oct 1, 2004 Here and There
Accreditation: a Certification Course was given August 12-15
Oct 1, 2004 Bella Lewitzky
Obituary of teacher and coreographer Bella Lewitzky.
Oct 1, 2004 Coaches: Thinking of Ordering New Uniforms?
Working with coaches and directors for more than two decades, we have come across some recurring problems that make the process more difficult than it needs to be.
Oct 1, 2004 A Workshop for Women
Education Consultant Ann Segan presents a workshop for women (in entertainment, dance and performing arts) 40 and over who wish to return to college or university study at the NYC branch of the American Association of University Women
Oct 1, 2004 Toe Protection
New from Bunheads: The Pro Pad is designed with no gel under the foot so that the dancer has only fabric under her toes.
Sep 1, 2004 UWM Dance Department Wins Honors at American College Dance FestivalZoom Out Performed at Kennedy Center
A duet choreographed by Assistant Professor Long Zhao of the UWM Peck School of the Arts Dance Department.
Sep 1, 2004 CD For Ballet
Lisa Harris pianist launches new double CD for ballet class
Sep 1, 2004 Betty Oliphant, Canada's Pedagogue, Director
Obituary of Betty Oliphant, 85, British-born teacher and director studied ballet in London, where she produced several musicals before coming to Canada in 1947
Sep 1, 2004 Building Dancers From The Ground UP
Frustration of dance teachers trying to relay the importance of what they do to their students' parents.
Sep 1, 2004 Never Stop Moving
Jill Strauss, a Jazz intstruction rides her bike and pulls in front of her studio at Santa Monica Dance Studio
Sep 1, 2004 One Look. One Product!
Team Image takes the guesswork out of choosing team uniforms
Sep 1, 2004 Gilbert Mayer, Master Teacher
Biography of coach and teacher Gilbert Mayer.
Sep 1, 2004 Washington School of Ballet's New Director Rebecca Wright
The Washington School of Ballet (WSB) has a new director.
Aug 1, 2004 Guerman Yanson
Stephenie Yanson talks about Guerman Yanson as a teacher.
Aug 1, 2004 Do You Have What It Takes To Be an Assistant?
Description of what it takes to be a good assistant to a choreogrpaher and teacher.
Aug 1, 2004 Experiencing A New Day...
A New Day is a fascinating show with performances by two talented dancers and musical magic by one of the best.
Aug 1, 2004 Footnotes to dance history
Jul 1, 2004 Finding Success In Change
The History Founded in 1977, Conte served as HSDC’s artistic director and sole choreographer the first few years of the company’s existence.
Jul 1, 2004 Let's Talk Dance
Kathryn answers a letter from a teacher.
Jul 1, 2004 Graham Conquers
This article talks about the Martha Graham Dance Company and how acclaimed it has been.
Jul 1, 2004 Teaching the Dancer to Teach
Chairperson of the Department of Dance and the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) possesses daunting professionalism. Louis Kavouras has impressive list of credentials as both performer and teacher.
Jul 1, 2004 Laudable & Lamentable Part 1
Dancer comes due, I start to form a column in my mind. To critique or not to critique. I decided that it was probably time for "laudable" and "lamentable" column.
Jul 1, 2004 Fear, Uncertaintly & Groundbreaking Choreography The Making of a Canada's Compagnie Marie Chouinard
A highly acclaimed choreographer and artistic director of one of Canada’s leading contemporary dance companies is slassified as being fearless.
Jun 1, 2004 Ethics on the Classroom
What it takes to be an effective teacher and the importance of ethics and morals a teacher would reflect upon their students
Jun 1, 2004 Let's Talk Dance
This month’s article is the follow-up to a discussion of diet and healthy role modeling in regards to weight control and physique in the dance world.
Jun 1, 2004 Footprints in the Sand
Kelly Cannone discusses teaching dance the proper way.
Jun 1, 2004 Buglisi Foreman Dance
Just now, Jacqulyn Buglisi and Donlin Foreman don’t want to talk about their ten years as director/choreographers of the Buglisi/Foreman Dance Company or
Jun 1, 2004 Florida Youth Ballet Theatre's Summer Ballet Intensive 2004
Comments from past attenedes of the SBI.
May 1, 2004 Public Service Summit on Ballet Training Young Dancers In the 21st Century
Enhance your knowledge of the physical demands of post-modern ballet as it applies to the training of young ballet dancers in the 21st century.
May 1, 2004 Pointe Tips: Teaching Beginner Pointe
Teachers decide when a ballet student is ready to begin pointe training
May 1, 2004 You've Gotta Have Hope Rosalene Kenneth
Recognition of Hope Anthony by Rosalene Kenneth.
May 1, 2004 Just Dance It!
Dance Studio called Just Dance it, where hundreds ofyoung girls and boys come together. Brilliant director,Alina Lanza and her dance instructor make this tightly knit family.
May 1, 2004 Balanchine Rises Once More
A trip to Warm Springs, Georgia, known for its polio treatments, proved futile.
May 1, 2004 What's Where
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues its nationwide tour, May 4-5, Norfolk, VA; May 7-9, NJ Performing Arts Center;
May 1, 2004 In the Spotlight... Audrey Roberts
Narrative about a woman who retired from professional dancing to teach in Tucson, Arizona.
May 1, 2004 Weight the issue
Who is ultimately responsible for keeping a student from gaining too much weight?
May 1, 2004 The Stankovic Ballet Company and Me
Spring break has arrived and I could enjoy this week with my family. The next few articles would chronicle my endeavors as a choreographer. I have exciting news to share with you all.
May 1, 2004 Florida Arts & Dance Company More than what meets the eye
Article about innovative Florida Arts & Dance Company
May 1, 2004 Tradition in Tap
“Tradition In Tap,” also known as the 'tap dancer’s dream come true,’ is an experience that all tappers should know about.
Apr 1, 2004 Some 'Battles' are Unforgettable
Narrative about a student's experience with her instructor Robert Battle.
Apr 1, 2004 The cost of Judgment
I recently received a call from a teacher asking for advice.
Apr 1, 2004 Kathy Lindholm Lane, Assistant Professor of Dance, Herberger College of Fine Arts, Arizona State University 1955-2004
Obituary of Kathy Lindholm Lane.
Apr 1, 2004 Ballet San Jose School Summer Program July 5 through July 31, 2004 Program Features Top Teachers
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley School - Summer Intensive 2004 will run from July 5 through July 31st in the spacious 4-studio complex of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley, at 40 North First Street in downtown San Jose.
Apr 1, 2004 Understanding Pointe Terminology
How often have you been in dance class, or any other place for that matter, and not understood the meaning of the words used by the instructor?
Apr 1, 2004 Dance Salad Brings More World-Class Dancers and Choreographers to Houston
An international dance festival in Houston, called Dance Salad, has presented dancers and choreographers and companies from five continents since its inception.
Apr 1, 2004 Doctor Prince Spencer Honored at New York Tap Workshop
The last living member of the Step Brothers passed on his steps and routines.
Apr 1, 2004 Portable CD Player
The new Superscope Portable CD Player that handles hard work
Mar 1, 2004 In the Spotlight; Erin Young
Writer describes describes how special students like Erin Jennifer Young have been an encouragement to become a mentor.
Mar 1, 2004 Rosie Radiator's Rad Tap Technique Produces The Supershuffle & More
Rosie Radiator originated, developed and continues to promote “Rad Tap,” a technique, exemplified by the dynamic “Supershuffle,” that unlocks your natural tap style.
Mar 1, 2004 New Book Brings Together elastic Resistance Bands and Dancers to Increase Strength, Flexibility
A new book Written by Eric Franklin and published by Human Kinetics illustrates updated exercises to help dancers achieve more lift without tension, deeper plies, higher jumps, tighter turns and improved extension.
Mar 1, 2004 Remembering Mr. B
The legacy of George Balanchine.
Mar 1, 2004 Arthur Mitchell Inspires Sarasota's Booker High Students
Describes how Arthur Mitcher motivates students to perform in class.
Mar 1, 2004 What A Girl Wants: A Space-Saving Weight Bench for Strength Training
Got two feet? Two feet of space, that is? If so, you’ve got room enough for the cool new Fold-up Weight Bench Package from Danskin Fitness.
Mar 1, 2004 Nejla Y. Yatkin The Nefertiti of Dance
Egyptian-Jewish, Tukish-Russian dancer Nejla Y. Yatkin is also an eclectic choreographer
Mar 1, 2004 Shawn Mahoney, On His Own
Need a Sugar Plum Fairy? Cavalier? Aurora? Albrecht? Graham soloist? or performer in any other form of dance? Mahoney will find one for you.
Feb 1, 2004 Crafting Excellence
Choreographer's view on performing in the art of dance
Feb 1, 2004 Dancers Raise $4,105 for Cancer
Annual Dance Marathon to benefit Ohio Cancer Research Associates.
Feb 1, 2004 Department of Theatre & Dance at CU-Boulder Presents Legacies: Dance in the 20th Century - and Beyond
University of Colorado's Dance Program teaches "Dance in the 20th Century and Beyond"
Feb 1, 2004 In the Spotlight...Katie Whitlock
Katie Whitlock began dancing with me at the age of 9, and the first time she walked into the door of the studio I was struck by the intensity and discipline she
Feb 1, 2004 Sources of Inspiration & Motivation for Teachers
How and where to find sources of inspiration and motivation for dance teachers/choreographers and how to pass it on to their students
Feb 1, 2004 Curtain Call Costumes to Sponsor Cathy Roe's Dance Competition
Curtain Call Costumes has partnered with Cathy Roe.
Jan 1, 2004 Stephen Chi-Kong Lo
Teacher comments on student with intrinsic talent in dancing.
Jan 1, 2004 The ABC of Competition
The new American Ballet Competition
Jan 1, 2004 Balanchine: Celebrating a Life in Dance
A New book by Costas is A tribute to the 20th century’s most famous choreographer.
Jan 1, 2004 Positive Discipline in the Studio
I have been teaching dance for the past 8 years at various studios but now I have settled down and opened my own studio.
Jan 1, 2004 Kim Heller's Attitudes From Biology to Ballet
From here, it takes a bridge toll to get into Philadelphia. And a day's salary to park there.
Jan 1, 2004 A Collaboration With Perks
Dance is such a visceral thing for me. It is something that I feel from the inside and I don’t know if I can actually attach a words to the way I move,” said dancer/choreographer Rebecca Stenn.
Jan 1, 2004 The Chicago Dance Connection's Summer Jazz Camp
The Chicago Dance Connection will be hosting Jazz Camp with Chicago’s world renowned instructors and choreographers.
Jan 1, 2004 A Month of Sundays
An opportunity for students to attend work
Jan 1, 2004 Dear Studio Directors:
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and my program to your studio and let you know that I will be making a trip to your area during dates in January
Jan 1, 2004 Miami City Ballet School
The story of the Miami City Ballet School and its inception.
Jan 1, 2004 The Dance Center at the Brandywine Center for the Performing Arts
Gilda Morigi talks about the Brandywine Center for the Performing Arts.
Jan 1, 2004 Welcome To The Rockettes!
So my first day of rehearsal was October 14th. I have never been so nervous in my entire life. All 40 women of the Blue Cast of Radio City Rockettes were in
Dec 1, 2003 New York City’s Professional Children’s School
More dancers are now attending college.
Dec 1, 2003 PJC Summer Dance Workshop Awards Scholarships
The 23rd Annual Summer Dance Workshop from the PJC.
Dec 1, 2003 The Art of Dance
Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance's annuall recital
Dec 1, 2003 Copyright Law & the Dancer: Part II
you need a license to reproduce recorded music or sheet music or to use recorded music publicly.
Dec 1, 2003 Auditioning for the Rockettes!
On August 4, 2003, I auditioned for the New York City “Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.” I had just finished teaching for the summer and on Monday morning
Dec 1, 2003 College Dance: What & Where
Best ways to find a college or university, you want to attend serveral American College Dance Festival Assoc. Best works are awarded a final National College Dance Festival performance.
Dec 1, 2003 Developing a Program for Exceptional Students
working with and teaching exceptional dance students
Dec 1, 2003 In Memoriam: Ballet Educator Thalia Mara Dies at Age 92
USA International Ballet Competition founder, Thalia Mara, dead at age 92 in Jackson, MS
Dec 1, 2003 Announcing the Arrival of Center Stage Performing Arts Competition
Center State Performing Arts Competition hosts it inaugural tour. Student competitors (beginning and advanced) are given the opportunity to compete in a fun, friendly and professional setting
Dec 1, 2003 Curtain Call Costumes Releases 2003-2004 catalog
A New costume catalog filled with marvolous styles to choose from for Children and Adults.
Dec 1, 2003 Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard
Share a portion of my first college Psychology paper.
Dec 1, 2003 Letters and E-mails
A thank you dedicated to pioneers of email to better communications between students and teachers.
Nov 1, 2003 What's Where in College Dance
Schools prepare choreography for adjudication by the American College Dance Festival.
Nov 1, 2003 Yoga for the dancer
Background on the origins of Yoga.
Nov 1, 2003 Lauryn, Rachel & Sarah of Red Bank Dance Academy
Story about a ballerina named Viorica from Romania who became a ballet teacher.
Nov 1, 2003 Kelle Company Expands Product Offerings
Kelle Company, based in Minneapolis, MN, has expanded their products.
Nov 1, 2003 Attention Teachers and Studio Owners!
Dancer is planning a new section,In the Spotlight, that will highlight your outstanding dancers
Nov 1, 2003 ABT Expands Summer Programs & Presents a Teacher's Training and Performers Workshop with David Howard
American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive program has expanded to another city.
Nov 1, 2003 Jimmy Slyde Teaches at Robert Reed's 12th St. Louis Tap Festival
The fabulous Jimmy Slyde taught four tap classes that gave the St. Louis Tap Festival’s students a rare opportunity to study with tap’s most musical dancer.
Nov 1, 2003 Dancer Choice Awards
Will Loftis, Irmo, SC; Southern Strutt, Nancy Giles. Won at Star Systems, Myrtle Beach,
Nov 1, 2003 Distinction Dance A New Name in the South Florida Dance Community
South Florida gets an dance infusion from Tammy Farris.
Nov 1, 2003 Dancer Choice Awards
Christie Doss, Kennesaw, GA; Centre Stage School of Dance, Heather Knight. Won at Starquest, Virginia Beach,
Nov 1, 2003 Copyright Law & the Dancer: An Overview
As a dancer, choreographer, teacher, or studio owner, you need to know how copyright law affects you. It is a highly complex and technical body of statutes
Oct 1, 2003 Dance Educators of America
there is a dance teacher or student who has not heard of Dance Educators of America (DEA), it is time to sit up and take notice.
Oct 1, 2003 Teacher Absences: Making the Most of Missed Class Time
How to make the most of class time with a substitute.
Oct 1, 2003 Bob Rizzo
New videos from Bob Rizzo
Oct 1, 2003 Speaking Out
Brandy Eldredge comments on the qualities and positive outcomes of discipline
Oct 1, 2003 A Judge's Notebook
I’m often asked by teachers, dancers and audience members to describe the quality that makes one performer more mem-orable than all the others in a long day of competition.
Oct 1, 2003 Dussich Dance Studio
Seven Dussich Dance Studio students recently attended a dance convention hosted by Florida Dance Masters (FDM)
Oct 1, 2003 Here is why we do it!
reasons for running a dance studio and teaching dance to dancers of all ages
Oct 1, 2003 Trisha Brown
Trisha Brown, dancer and choreographer, will be performing From October 10, 2003 – January 25, 2004 at the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
Oct 1, 2003 Eugene Lang College
David Howard's new dance program
Sep 1, 2003 Letter by Mary Lynn
Dear friends and family, I want all of you to know that your caring words, positive thoughts, prayers and love have been of great help to me during this difficult time.
Sep 1, 2003 Jazz Companies In The United States
Chicago is #1
Sep 1, 2003 Students Becoming Professional: The Players Performing Arts School
Sarasota’s Players Theatre entertaining for the past seventy-four seasons. Steven Vincent appeared on the scene The Players Performing Arts School. Eight years ago, 1995, when Steven local school.
Sep 1, 2003 Florida Dance Masters celebrates National Dance Week
Sep 1, 2003 Master the Art of Delegation
You know that dance is an art form, but have you considered that running a finely tuned business is also an art? Many dance studio owners open their business
Sep 1, 2003 Festival Ballet Atlanta
The children's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid", was choreographed by directors Gregory Aaron and Nicolas Pacana of Festival Ballet Alanta.
Sep 1, 2003 Danny Hoctor, A Tribute
A Teacher in ask her student if he was related to asked if he was related to Broadway star, Harriet Hoctor. Daniel James Patrick Hoctor responded, who's she. He later learned that she was his father's cousin.
Aug 1, 2003 Whimsical Seasons
Erie, Pennsylvania (February 14-15, 2003) — Dafmark Dance Theatre’s “The 4 Seasons II” set out to be a more refined version of original the production the company performed in 2002.
Aug 1, 2003 Alexandra Ray
One of the dance instructors at HOPE U DANCE in Oldsmar is commenting on one of her students, Alexandra Ray who is recognized to have talent and to always give her best.
Aug 1, 2003 Expanding the dance curriculum
Amy Means talks about putting together the right dance class for the right students.
Aug 1, 2003 The Little Girl that Dreamed of Dancing
As I reflect on a nearly 10 year investment in this child, I am disheartened, saddened and hurt.
Aug 1, 2003 The Parents Book of Ballet
This book offers parents, students and teachers solid, tested advice for making important decisions about dance education. The author, a professional ballet
Aug 1, 2003 Balancing Act
Dancers find that yoga great cross-disciplinary exercise. It helps relax and ease their dancing. Jensen Wheeler, yoga instructor at Lifein Motion in New York City. Ms Wheeler noticed they have strength and balance but are not relaxed.
Aug 1, 2003 Ultimate Danceworks
Writer, choreographer and teacher stumbles upon an interesting ad by Owen Goldman in Dancer Magazine
Aug 1, 2003 Calling All Dance School Owners/Directors - Why Do You Do It?
If you are like most of us, you work long, hard hours all year, teaching and running your dance studio. Even still, as your annual recital date approaches you
Aug 1, 2003 New Hip Hop Video
Pat-y-o has a new hip-hop video.
Aug 1, 2003 Speaking Out
Outstanding Teacher Award, Youth America Grand Prix Katherine Williams, 14, a student of Mesropov at the Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland.
Jul 1, 2003 Choreography Videos
Cathy Roe's videos will teach you choreography, an insight to what costumed dance pieces to use for recitals and more to be better at performance.
Jul 1, 2003 Tips for Teaching & Studio Success
The Borgo Sisters share their advice about the type of dancer you should be.
Jul 1, 2003 The Possibilities of Field Trips
How to improve a Dancer's education
Jul 1, 2003 Everything's Coming Up Roses for Jerry Mitchell, Broadway's hottest choreographer!
Several years ago dancers who wanted to choreograph for Broadway were invited to prepare a sample of their work, hire dancers and
Jul 1, 2003 Harold Cromer to Receive the Peg Leg Bates Award
After 60 years he finally gets the award.
Jun 1, 2003 Fitness Tip:
Thinking of adding extra ab work to your fitness routine? Consider crunches— some dancers do hundreds every day.
Jun 1, 2003 Columbus Taps! 2003
Shuffles Productions will present Columbus Taps! 2003
Jun 1, 2003 Shir Lee Wu
According to dance teacher Shir Lee Wu it is difficult for her to choose the right candidate for a competition due to the pressure that comes from parents and students.
Jun 1, 2003 Another Opening, Another Show
In dance studies across America, teachers working to deliver a wonderful summer review. It takes enormous amount of planning. Everyone looks forward to this time of the year.
Jun 1, 2003 Communication @ the Dance Studio
Communication between parents and teachers at dance studios for years has been downplayed for years.
Jun 1, 2003 Feierabend & Lyman Get Kids Moving to Music
A new teaching package teaches kids to "Move It" with classical music.
Jun 1, 2003 Artistic Dance Center of Doral SUMMER INTENSIVE
young dancers trained intensively in dance in twenty-five days at dance center.
Jun 1, 2003 Maria Fay's Floor Barre
A book to help Injuried dancers.
Jun 1, 2003 Four Years Without Martha! The Martha Graham Company Returned to the Joyce
The Martha Graham Company Returned!
Jun 1, 2003 Coach Reeser
I am writing this in reference to my experience as a dance "coach" at public schools. I started "coaching" four years ago at elementary and middle school
Jun 1, 2003 New Ballet CD by Renowned Ballet Master Wilhelm Burmann & Pianist Miro Magloire
New release of CD for Ballet classes by Eilhelm Burmann and Miro Magloire called "From 5th to 5th" contains 31 selections for bare and center.
Jun 1, 2003 Let's Talk Dance - June 2003
Jason Dubock tells what dance means to his life. How he stuggled being a dancer in school but now he sees the good outcome of having persevered in his career.
May 1, 2003 With a Passion for Dance And a Vision of Excellence
Board of Directors of the Ballet Company Artistic Leadership -Orlando Ballet has the winning ticket when they hired international Ballet Star Fernando Bujones to guide their organization.
May 1, 2003 The Recital Dance's Place in the Classroom
Spring is the season for dance recitals. Displaying how far the students have come and all they learned. For some people it's the most stressful.
May 1, 2003 Columbia City Ballet Goes Rodeo
William Starrett, executive and artistic director of the Columbia City Ballet, presented “Rodeo” along with other American Star Spangled Banner choreography
May 1, 2003 In Memory of Al Gilbert
Young tap dancer remembers teacher
May 1, 2003 Paul Taylor Dance Company
Paul Taylor surprised everyone with a major and serious New York premiere
May 1, 2003 Inherent Vices
Joan Meggitt’s "Inherent Vices" playing in Cleveland
May 1, 2003 An Abbreviated Guide to Retaining Counsel: When, How & Who?
If your infant spikes a fever, you call the pediatrician. Your accountant hears from you before April 15th every year. But should you wait until you’ve received
Apr 1, 2003 What To Look for When Choosing Your Child's Dancing School
Choosing a dance instruction is very important factor in learning to dance. It can do great or do great harm.
Apr 1, 2003 Association of Performing Arts Presenters
From January 11 to 14, presenters, bookers, managers and artist met at the 46th annual conference to discuss the challenges and oportunities for individuals in the performing arts industry.
Apr 1, 2003 The Joffrey Ensemble Dancers
To call the Joffrey Ensemble a student company is to greatly underestimate both the quality of its work and the unique aspects of this highly acclaimed group.
Apr 1, 2003 Monaco Dance Forum
The Monaco Dance Forum presents itself as an event for the promotion of artists and choreographic works.
Apr 1, 2003 Stage Step's Woodstep Plus, Featuring a Higher Density, Thicker Foam Backing For Enhanced Protection
With the look of real wood and feel of a floating floor, Woodstep Plus is a flooring system ideal for virtually all dance and multi-purpose activities, including ballet, jazz and contemporary dance
Apr 1, 2003 Marcia Beyer
The studio where I work is owned and operated by a phenomenal woman in her early 30's who teaches most of the classes.
Apr 1, 2003 National Museum of Dance in Collaboration with the Dance Alliance Call for Choreographies
To call the Joffrey Ensemble a student company is to greatly underestimate both the quality of its work and the unique aspects of this highly acclaimed group.
Apr 1, 2003 Mandy Baker
The story of Mandy Baker, who had to learn the art but already had the love.
Apr 1, 2003 On becoming who you are...
When a young child steps foot into a dance studio, an education begins that reaches far beyond just learning how to dance.
Apr 1, 2003 Teacher Expectations: Finding the Balance
A dance instructor explains how hope for where a student should be and where they effects the relationship.
Mar 1, 2003 Yoga For The Dancer
The importance of maintaining balance and mental stimulation and focus balance produces.
Mar 1, 2003 Advertising 101
Fostering a healthy relationship between your dance studio and your community could be vital to the survival of your studio, Jean Shelter writes.
Mar 1, 2003 What To Look for When Choosing Your Child's Dancing School
Behind every successful dancer is a good teacher, yet how many times has a poor teacher stood in the way of a dancer’s success.
Mar 1, 2003 Catalogs & Choreography
A Choreographers story of a life behind dance.
Mar 1, 2003 What is captivating for today's Role Model in Jazz Dance...
With their talent and techniques,Young Jazz Teachers become Role models to the younger dance generation.
Mar 1, 2003 Speaking Out
Marian Horosko explains what happens when the environment changes for the worse...or for the better.
Feb 1, 2003 Arizona Ballet School
The Arizona Ballet School (ABS) are encouring there students to become professionals through encouragement and training.
Feb 1, 2003 American Dance Festival Call for Entries for Dancing for the Camera: International Festival of Film and Video Dance
American Dance Festival seeks entries for its "Dancing for the Camera: International Festival of Film and Video Dance".
Feb 1, 2003 Robin Dawn - Dawn Academy of Performing Arts
Robin Dawn explains when a dance teacher has to take time off.
Feb 1, 2003 Martha Graham Dance Company
Terese Capucilli and Christine Dakin has joined the Martha Graham Dance Company as Artistic Directors
Feb 1, 2003 Ailey/Fordham BFA Program Graduates First Class - Groundbreaking Partnership Offers World-Class Artistic & Academic Education
In 1998, The Ailey School & Fordham University created a four year (BFA) the Dance degree program a world class artistic and academic education.
Feb 1, 2003 Pilates for Kids
Romana Kryzanowska the Grand master of Pilates is teaching Pilates to formaly injured kids.
Feb 1, 2003 Liability for Personal Injuries
Are you liable if one of your dancers is injured during rehearsals for your annual workshop? Dancers sustain injuries all too often
Feb 1, 2003 Alonzo King, His Company & the Science of Ballet
The incredible work of LINES Ballet, including the LINES Ballet School in San Francisco.
Jan 1, 2003 Scholarships Awarded
The Frances L. Chalif Memorial Scholarship is awarded to High School Students.
Jan 1, 2003 Bob Rizzo's TAP BLAST with Mike Minery
Video maestro Bob Rizzo and tap sensation Mike Minery created an instructional video Calle Tap Blast, Designed to explode off the screen and on to your feet.
Jan 1, 2003 From the Bar[re]
How you, the dance school owner, can protect yourself when accidents happen to students and others on the premisis. Tips from Dena Moss
Jan 1, 2003 Henry LeTang - Receives American Choreography Educator Award
Famous American choreographer Henry LeTang is honored at the American Choreography Awards in Los Angeles by Gregory Hines and Fayard Nicholas.
Jan 1, 2003 May O'Donnell recipient of the Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award
May O'Donnell is recognized with a lifetime achievement award for her decades of work.
Jan 1, 2003 January Letters
Chicago ballet teacher recounts teaching ballet.
Jan 1, 2003 Martha Graham Dance Company Will Perform for Two Weeks at The Joyce Theater in January 2003 First New York Season in Four Years
The Martha Graham Dance Company begins a two-week season at The Joyce Theater on January 22.
Jan 1, 2003 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Presents Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell For ballet students
Audition being held for a three week intensive ballet course taught by the legendary Suzanne Farrell at the John F. Kennedy Center July28-August 16, 2003
Jan 1, 2003 What is missing in Jazz Dance Technique?
Shape, line, control Jazz Dancers are always seeking the best technique for their training.
Jan 1, 2003 George Lon... A Special Man
For the past twenty years (or more) I have had the opportunity to call George Lon a personal friend.
Jan 1, 2003 Jazz Dance World Congress Returns to Buffalo
On August 6-10, 12th will bring dancers, teachers and choreopgraphers for five days of jazz classes. Jazz Dance World Congress at University at Buffalo. Presented by Gus Giordano Buffalo Center for perfomaning Art
Dec 1, 2002 Dance Buildings, New York Dance Builds
Finding a commercial rental space to teach dance in New York City.
Dec 1, 2002 Gifts of the Season
Order multiple copies of Beryl Morina's Mime In Ballet for the ballet dancers, teachers, and choreographers in your life.
Dec 1, 2002 a American Choreography a Success!
In June 2000, Ms. Ani Vladislavova presented her first evening of dance.
Dec 1, 2002 Juilliard Dance Director to Teach at Sarasota Ballet Summer School
The Director of the Dance Division at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City will head the guest faculty at the Sarasota Ballet's International Summer School in 2003.
Dec 1, 2002 The Conservatory of Dance & Performing Arts
The Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts has been holding all boys’ sports
Dec 1, 2002 South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory
The South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory is a three-week residential youth program offering intensive training in Ballet or Jazz.
Dec 1, 2002 Tradition in Tap Honors the Late Doctor Buster Brown
The tap work of the late Dr. Buster Brown honored in a series of events , and other tap legends.
Dec 1, 2002 Intensive Dance Training Abroad - M1 Student Visa
Broadway Dance Center (BDC) offers intensive dance training.This training is offered to international students through its International Student Visa Program (ISVP).
Dec 1, 2002 Where is the Art of Jazz Dance?
Where are the creativity, technique, style, sophistication, and the ability to formulate lines with the amount of energy needed to produce good work?
Dec 1, 2002 Summer Study Listings - PENNSYLVANIA
Nov 1, 2002 Accompanists
Who are the unsung heroes of the dance studio? ever wonder
Nov 1, 2002 Cathy Roe announces 5 New Videos
A Release of five new dance videos for dancers and instructors.Cathy Teaches 6 dancers to put on a full length production.
Nov 1, 2002 Pilobolus Phenomenal Pilobolus
How is it possible for a group that took gymnastics to an art form to get better and better? Pilobolus Dance Theatre does just that by knowing the craft of choreographing for
Nov 1, 2002 The Charlotte Klein Dance Centers
The Gala Will Benefit the Elisa Ruth Klein
Nov 1, 2002 P.T. in the Studio Keeping the Body at its Peak: The Spine
It includes a program of stretching and strengthening exercises geared toward keeping muscle and joint at their peak condition.
Nov 1, 2002 Van Porter The Man of Tap
One of the best Performers on the tap-Jazz festivals circuits have become one of the best teachers. Van "The Man" Porter has passed down his strong creative performances to his students.
Nov 1, 2002 Boca Raton 16-Year-Old Crowned 2002 Dance America's Dancer of the Year
Michelle Livigne, a 16-year-old dance sensation from Boca Raton, Florida, representing Carol Colbert’s School of Dance, tapped with L.O.V.E..
Nov 1, 2002 The Harid Conservatory Announces Fourth Annual Sunday Workshop Series for South Florida Dancers
Dancers aged 12-15 in the South Florida area are invited to the Harid Consveratory's Sunday Workship Series.
Oct 1, 2002 Dancer's remarkable story is now available in paperback
Dorothy Bird fascinating life story is now available paperback.
Oct 1, 2002 Let's Talk Dance
Kathryn's encounters at dance school.
Oct 1, 2002 New York City Tap Festival Presents The Hoofer Award to Doctors Slyde & Brown & The Preservation Award to Sali Ann Kriegsman
New York City Tap Festival that included classes.
Oct 1, 2002 Deborah Vinton Opens New Ballet School in Sarasota
The Deborah Vinton School of Ballet opens in Sarasota, Fla.
Sep 1, 2002 Florida Dance Masters
Florida Dance Masters wrapped up their year with a successful Spring workshop.
Sep 1, 2002 Tony & Emmy Award-Winning Blast 3 Weeks At The Forrest Theatre by Gilda Morigi
Questions tell the end
Sep 1, 2002 Toussaint Finds Czech Mates 20-year-old Konvalina leads solid performances at Saint-Sauveur
Young dancers from the Czech National Ballet dazzle the crowd at Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur in Montreal.
Sep 1, 2002 Yoga For The Dancer
Professor of Dance at the Unversity
Sep 1, 2002 Dance Performance Benefits Bright Star Center
Imperial Dance Company of Dussiach Dance Studio donated $750 of the proceeds from their 4th annual "Sharing Through Dance" benefit to the Bright Star Center for Grieving Children.
Sep 1, 2002 Becky Adrian Receives Milken Award
At the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on June 29 , Becky Adrian was presented with an unrestricted $25,000 prize.
Sep 1, 2002 Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley's 2002-03 Season Michael Smuin's The Tempest Added to Season
A play in by William Shakespheare
Sep 1, 2002 Waltz to Rumba: Master the Steps of Social Dance
Steps in to better your self in different dance moves.
Aug 1, 2002 Martha Graham The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training Revised Edition
Using new and previously published interviews of Martha Graham's "family", Marian Horosko gives us a biographical material about her life and influence.
Aug 1, 2002 For Your Summer Reading Pleasure!
Ways to help you teach in dance and drama school
Aug 1, 2002 Hubbard Street 2 Announces Choreographic Competition Winners
The winners of Hubbard Street 2's National Choreographic Competition are announced.
Aug 1, 2002 So' Danca Is Pleased to IntroduceTheir Pointe Shoe Guru Anne Polajenko
So' Danca introduces Anne Polajenko as "guru" on pointe shoes.
Aug 1, 2002 Houston Ballet Presents the Company Premiere of Stanton Welch's Madame Butterfly
Starting Sept. 19-29, 2002, the Houston Ballet will present "Madame Butterfly", one of the world's great love stories.
Aug 1, 2002 Savion Glover to Perform at Atlanta Tap ExPlosion
One night of funk and tap
Aug 1, 2002 August Letters
Hope you are well. Just a few lines to send you our warmest regards from munich.
Aug 1, 2002 Vicente Nebrada, 72, Leader of Caracas National Ballet, Dies
Venezuelan choreographer Vicente Nebrada passes away at 72.
Aug 1, 2002 Roger C. Jeffrey's Subtle Changes Returns to the Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors Festival
Jeffreys will present his dance company in "Celebrating Diversity" at Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors Festival.
Aug 1, 2002 The Chance of a Lifetime: Monaco Dance Forum Announces 'First Job Audition'
Audition at Manaco Dance Forum
Jul 1, 2002 The Oxford Dictionary of Dance
The Oxford Dictionary of Dance offer wide coverage of dancers
Jul 1, 2002 Leo's Choreography Finalists Announced by Jazz Dance World Congress 2002
Competitive Event In Jazz Dance
Jul 1, 2002 The Glenda Brown Choreography Project
Learning in Austin,Texas is a gold mind.
Jul 1, 2002 Artistic Director& Visionary&Choreographer:
Teachers Teach the skill of techniaue with discipline.
Jul 1, 2002 Dancing Through the Pain
Goals of a Dancing Dream
Jul 1, 2002 Solutions - Making the Move
Bring in friend's Family to come and Help the Dance Industry
Jul 1, 2002 Ohman School of Ballet Master Classes
Ohman School of Ballet Inc., In Commack NY.
Jul 1, 2002 Rhythmic Training for Dancers
The rhythmic Training for Dancers can help you improve the students'ability to learn movement combinations, teach dance, and create choreography.
Jul 1, 2002 Dance at the Joyce Theater
The Joyce Theater in New York City will have a array of dance shows this summer.
Jun 1, 2002 Mid Ohio Valley Ballet Co.
Mid Ohio Valley Ballet Company announces its 2002-2003 Season.
Jun 1, 2002 BalletMet Celebrates 25th Anniversary & Announces 2002-2003 Season
The balletmet's 25th anniversary season tickets are on sale now.
Jun 1, 2002 Winthrop Corey's A Streetcar Named Desire
Mobile Ballet company presented "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Artistic Director and choreographer Winthrop Corey.
Jun 1, 2002 Orlando Ballet Dancers to Compete in International Ballet Competition
Best of the best in Jackson,Mississipi For Ballet Competition.
Jun 1, 2002 A Brilliant Bright New Season of Dance! - Orlando Ballet Announces Their 2002-2003 Season!
A Brilliant Bright New Season of Dance! - Orlando Ballet Announces Their 2002-2003 Season!
Jun 1, 2002 Ballet West Announces its 2002-2003 Season
The ballet west's 2002-2003 season premiere in Salt Lake City promises to be a feast for the senses.
Jun 1, 2002 Dance Dimensions, Inc.
Dance Dimensions in Wheeling shines with pride, bringing home both the Mr. and Miss Title winners representing DMA Chapter #16 of Ohio. Mandy Baker wowed the judges two years in a row, bringing home Teen Miss in 1999.
Jun 1, 2002 Style: Are We There Yet?
In Southside Haqmpton Roads the weather changes consistently and quickly.
Jun 1, 2002 Burn The Floor
Australian producer, Harley Medcalf's "Burn the Floor" is over the top, with hot dance numbers.
Jun 1, 2002 Dan Jasinski
On April 3, 2002, Daniel Jasinski a gifted dancer, singer, and actor died.
Jun 1, 2002 Jewish Women's Archive Launches Interactive Exhibit on Dance Pioneer Anna Sokolow
The JWA has created an exhibit that chronicles the life and work of Anna Sokolow a dancer/choreographer.
Jun 1, 2002 A Carnival opens the Encores!
"Carnival" is the story of an orphaned 16 year old girl.
May 1, 2002 Oklahoma City University Presents Honorary Doctorates of Performing Arts to 9 Hoofers
Oklahoma City University created dance history when nine honorary Doctorates of Performing Arts were presented to hoofers ranging in age from 74 to 95.
May 1, 2002 NBT
From May 16th to 19th, NBT will present repertory, "World Premiere Evening" at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theatre in Las Vegas.
May 1, 2002 Snaps & Pops What Are Those Sounds?
The sounds coming from a dancers body and the reasons for it.
May 1, 2002 UDMA & Unity Join Forces for National Dance Week
National Dance Week becomes stronger than ever this year with the alliance between UDMA and Unity.
Apr 1, 2002 The State Ballet of Rhode Island Presents Annual Spring Ballet
The State Ballet of Rhode Island, under the artistic direction of Herci Marsden, presents their Annual Spring ballet Celebration.
Apr 1, 2002 Arthur Murray International is Ballroom Dancing
Arthur Murray International acquires web site.
Apr 1, 2002 Photography Contest for National Dance Week
Danceauction held its 3rd annual photography contest in conjunction with National Dance Week.
Apr 1, 2002 Appalachian Ballet Co. Hosts SERBA
The Appalachian Ballet company hosts an intensive dance education in association with RDA/SERBA.
Apr 1, 2002 Performing Arts Network Opens New Home
Miami's Performing Arts Network opens a new home.
Apr 1, 2002 The Kresge Foundation Grants $1 Million
Ruth Eckerd Hall was awarded $1 million dollars by the Kresge Foundation.
Apr 1, 2002 Jefferson Performing Arts Society
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Ballet Hysell in "Giselle."
Apr 1, 2002 Kennedy Dancers - 2002 Tour
The Kennedy Dancers present a series of six lecture/performances.
Apr 1, 2002 UNITY Co-Sponsors National Dance Week
National Dance Week is co-sponsored by UNITY.
Apr 1, 2002 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Chicago, IL - Artistic Director Jim Vincent choreographs first work for Cadillac Palace Engagement Chicago.
Apr 1, 2002 Appalachian Ballet Co.
Knoxville, TN - Artistic director, Amy Moore Morton has choreographed another comedy work for 39th anniversary of the Appalachian Ballet Company
Apr 1, 2002 25th Anniversary of the Robert Ivey Ballet
The Robert Ivey Ballet will be celebrating it's 25th anniversary with a Spring Gala Performance
Apr 1, 2002 CNADM
The Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM) has announced its 2002 schedule of Dance Workshops
Apr 1, 2002 News From Broadway Dance Center
Broadway Dance Center presents its Workshop/Seminars for teachers only.
Mar 1, 2002 Michigan to Host National Dance Week Program
The Dearborn Dance Festival, which includes a dance workshop, will be held at Edsel Ford High School on Saturday, April 27, 2002.
Mar 1, 2002 Dancer Magazine - April Letters
Many congratulations to Owen on his new Dancer Magazine and thanks for his contributions and insight to the dance world.
Mar 1, 2002 Footnotes To Dance History
Arthur Saint Leon"s Coppelia.
Mar 1, 2002 Dussich Students Shine at Florida Dance Masters Convention in Orlando
The Renaissance Orlando Resort hosts the Florida Dance Masters Convention, including exemplary performances from six Dussian students.
Mar 1, 2002 Cornish Dance Theater
Cornish Dance Theatre proudly presents its Spring 2002 concert with works ranging from classical to contemporary.
Mar 1, 2002 Ballet Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The ALBSF was founded in 1999, with the purpose of carrying out the mission and dreams of the late Agnetha Liljedahl.
Mar 1, 2002 Sarasota Ballet of Florida's The Nutcracker
The Sarasota Ballet of Florida's presentation of "The Nutcracker."
Mar 1, 2002 Three-Day Educators Workshop
Sharing talent from both of the end of the world.
Feb 1, 2002 Is It Being Competitive Or Just Personal
A dancer in my group expressed her displeasure after I wore the same outfit she had previously owned.
Feb 1, 2002 PT In The Studio
If you are serious about dancing, then undoubtedly a large portion of your time is spent warming up and stretching out your muscles.
Feb 1, 2002 Jazz Dance World Congress in Chicago
Dance teachers and enthusiasts converge on the Windy City, Chicago, for the 11th Jazz Dance World Congress, from July 31 - August 4, 2002.
Sep 1, 2001 San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker
San Francisco Ballet, America's oldest professional ballet company and creator of the first American production of "Nutcracker" in 1944...
Sep 1, 2001 Pick the Stars Hosts Montreal International
Montreal, Canada - Daniele Dorice hosted competition at the Salle Jean Grimaldi of CEGEP Andre-Laurendeau.
Sep 1, 2001 Maine State Ballet
Ballet is alive in the Great State of Maine.
Sep 1, 2001 Estelle & Alfonso of USA compete in international competition
Montreal, Quebec - The Estelle & Alfonso performers came home victorious after competing at the international "Pick the Stars" competition.
Sep 1, 2001 Style in Dance Fashion
Dance fashions for fall and the holidays.
Sep 1, 2001 Point Shoes, Erin Drennan
Erin Drennin's career - a gifted student of Frank Ohman
Sep 1, 2001 Headliners awarded exclusive rights to qualify American Team.
Headliners awarded exclusive rights to qualify an American Team to compete for World Showdance Championships.
Sep 1, 2001 Remembering the Lovely Juliet Prowse
Some of my fondest memories are of the late Juliet Prowse.
Sep 1, 2001 On Stage America: Grand Nationals Spectaculaire
Bethesda - On Stage America's Grand Nationals showcased dynamite dancing!
Sep 1, 2001 Canton Ballet Auditions Nutcracker for 5 - 9 Year Olds
Stark - Canton Ballet auditions 5 - 9 year olds for "Nutcracker."
Sep 1, 2001 Maceo Anderson: From Cotton Boat to Cotton Club
History of Tap Dancing - Maceco Anderson
Sep 1, 2001 European Women In The Lead
Lynn Wallis, Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Dance, has been short-listed for the prestigious European Women of Achievement Awards.
Sep 1, 2001 Ballet Slippers
Everything you need to know about ballet slippers.
Sep 1, 2001 Yoga for the Dancer With Pilates Wisdom
Pilates - Contrology by Joseph Pilates for the Dancer
Sep 1, 2001 Danceauction Holds Sweepstakes to Win Tickets
St. Perterburg, FL - Danceauction for tickets to the American Choreography Awards
Sep 1, 2001 US-Japan 21st Century Project
Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancers and Hosenko Dance COmpany Perform
Sep 1, 2001 Frank Ohman, Former soloist with Balanchine's New York City Ballet Teaches
Great ballet master class learning opportunity with Frank Ohman
Sep 1, 2001 Ananda Academy opens in Boulder Crossroads
Boulder, CO - Colorado Dance Community announces opening of state-of-the art dance class and event venue, The Ananda Academy.
Sep 1, 2001 Hubbard Street 2 Announces Choreographic Competition Winners, Summer Performance Schedule & 2001-02 Company Roster
Hubbard Street 2 Announcements in choreography, performances and auditions
Sep 1, 2001 Boston University Names Jeffrey Babcock Dean of School for the Arts
Jeffrey N. Babcock, general director and chief executive officer of Boston Ballet named dean of the School for the Arts.
Sep 1, 2001 Highland Highlights
Highland Dance travels to Ireland
Sep 1, 2001 Broadway Dance Center Announces International Program M-1 VISA Now Available at the BDC
Broadway Dance Center (BDC) is now offering an intensive course of study to international students of dance through an M-1 Visa Program (MVP).
Sep 1, 2001 Mars the warrior planet transits signs
Mars known as warrior planet represents energy, vitality and motivation, but can also trigger anger, stress and accidents.
Sep 1, 2001 AileyCamp for inner city teens
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation hosts 6 week art camp.
Sep 1, 2001 Columbus Youth Ballet Announces 2001-2002 Season
COLUMBUS,OH - 2001-2002 season promises to be one of great advances for Columbus Youth Ballet, Artistic director and founder Shir Lee Wu's performing company.
Sep 1, 2001 Let's Talk Dance - A Teacher's Perspective
A quote - "To teach is to touch a life forever."