Teaching

• A Career in Community College - 01/11/2008
  Catherine L. Tully
  


• Common Language for ESL Students - 01/11/2008
  Diane Smagatz-Rawlinson
  


• The Art of Great Jazz Jumps - 01/11/2008
  Lauren Kay
  


• DT Talks With Daniel Ulbricht - 01/11/2008
  Harris Green
  


• Joshua Bergasse's Music Picks - 01/11/2008
  
  


• Imaginative Recital Themes - 01/11/2008
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• The "It" Factor - 01/09/2008
  Jen Jones
  Can stage presence be taught? DT investigates.


• Picture Perfect - 01/09/2008
  Catherine L. Tully
  Problem: I can't seem to hire a great photographer for my school's picture day.


• From the Ground Up - 01/09/2008
  Rachel Straus
  A look at the changing role of higher ed in supporting dance in the public sector


• Irmgard Bartinieff - 01/09/2008
  Regina Miranda
  Movement innovator


• Joyous Jumps - 01/09/2008
  Lauren Kay
  Tips to help your ballerina reach their full jump potential


• It Takes Two - 01/09/2008
  Karen White
  Teach your students the skills needed to master partnering.


• The Modern Mode - 01/09/2008
  Sara Jarrett
  Reap the benefits of adding modern to your studio's roster.


• Lar Lubovitch - 01/09/2008
  Jeni Tu
  On the eve of his company's 40th anniversary, the genre-defying choreographer reflects on a multifaceted career.


• Ballet Basics - 01/09/2008
  
  Prima ballerina-turned-ballet teacher Eleanor D'Antuono gives a glimpse into her CD case to reveal her go-to music for class.


• School Days - 01/09/2008
  Kristin Lewis
  Create a recital based on High School Musical and prepare for a sold-out show.


• Hip Hop Goes to College - 01/09/2008
  Jennifer Anderson
  Hip Hop has swept the nation, but what is its place in higher education?


• Non-Majors Welcome - 01/09/2008
  Auburn Scallon
  Dance faculty from five colleges and universities talk about integrating students with little or no dance experience into their programs.


• Competing with the Clock - 01/08/2008
  Karen White
  Make competition rehearsals count with strategies to best utilize your-and students'- time.


• Lincoln Kirstein - 01/08/2008
  Tracy Krisantis
  Founder of The School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet


• Staging Tudor - 01/08/2008
  Sharon Garber
  One professor shares how she prepared her students to perform Antony Tudor's Dark Elegies.


• Honor Roll - 01/08/2008
  Taylor Gordon
  Discover how the National Honor Society for Dance Arts can benefit your students and school.


• Mind over Matter - 01/08/2008
  Karen White
  When nothing else seems to work, throw out the technical jargon and use easy-to-understand imagery to help your students grasp technique.


• No Peeking - 01/08/2008
  Jen Jones
  Are your students suffering from mirror dependency? Try these techniques to help them kick the habit.


• Andy Blankenbuehler - 01/08/2008
  
  The Tony Award-winning choreographer of In The Heights talks about what makes good musical theater and the future of dance onstage.


• Extra Credit - 01/08/2008
  Dana Grunklee
  10 new tomes to boost your dance knowledge


• Tap Tunes - 01/08/2008
  
  Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards shares her favorite tap-appropriate tracks from Outkast's Idlewild.


• There's No Place Like Home - 01/08/2008
  Steve Sucato
  Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice in Overland Park, Kansas, makes Broadway dreams come true.


• Barbara Karinska: Costume Couturier - 01/11/2008
  Elizabeth McPherson
  


• Costume Care Tips from the Pros - 01/11/2008
  Fiona Kirk
  


• 6 Steps to Smooth Costume-Ordering - 01/11/2008
  Karen White
  


• Simple Techniques for Customizing Costumes - 01/11/2008
  Cindy Darling
  


• Hollywood's Hot Dancing Duo, Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo - 01/11/2008
  Jen Jones
  


• History Quiz: Marius Petipa - 21/11/2008
  
  


• Lights, Camera, Action - 01/04/2007
  Caitlin McEvilly
  Create a video that captures your choreography at its best


• Arthur Murray - 01/06/2008
  Elizabeth McPherson
  Business-savvy ballroom aficionado


• Pina Bausch - 01/06/2008
  Jeni Tu
  A rare conversation with the enigmatic choreographer


• Dynamic Duo - 01/06/2008
  Fiona Kirk
  Whether running a successful dance studio in Times Square or teaching the tango to celebrities, Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin bring a touch of class to everything they do.


• Hot Topics - 01/05/2008
  Colleen Leonard
  Performing a routine with a controversial theme—be it religion or war—has its drawbacks as well as benefits.


• Passing the Torch - 01/05/2008
  Sara Jarrett
  Jason Samuels Smith went from tap phenom to master teacher and ambassador for the art.


• Carmen deLavallade - 01/04/2008
  Valerie Gladstone
  The genre-defying performance legend shares her formative influences and creative process.


• In Good Company - 01/04/2008
  Abigail Agresta-Stratton
  The ins and outs of forming a school dance troupe


• Southern Trailblazer - 01/04/2008
  Sara Jarrett
  Kelly Burnette co-founded the unique dance department at Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto, Florida, which turns 10 this year.


• Making Fundraising Fair - 01/03/2008
  Karen White
  Problem: How can you ensure that money raised for school or company fundraisers is distributed fairly?


• Jock Soto - 01/03/2008
  Jeni Tu
  The legendary New York City Ballet dancer opens up about the end of his performance career, his renewed love for teaching and his new film, Water Flowing Together.


• Viva Las Vegas! - 01/03/2008
  Kristin Lewis
  Cash in on the excitement of Sin City for your school's next show.


• A Better Barre - 01/03/2008
  Deborah Vogel
  10 tips to help students maximize their barrework-and prevent injury-by focusing on proper alignment


• The Journey WIthin - 01/03/2008
  Susan Amoruso
  


• Ask the Experts - 01/03/2008
  
  


• Test your Honi Coles knowledge! - 28/05/2008
  Dana Grunklee
  


• Making the Cut - 01/01/2008
  Julie Young
  Faculty members from three dance programs share their audition approaches.


• Around the World in 80 Days - 01/01/2008
  Jennifer Anderson
  Summer may seem far away, but it’s never too early to start planning. This year, why not take your students on a field trip?


• New Year, New You - 01/01/2008
  Kristin Lewis
  9 ways to reignite your creative spark this year


• Finding the Right School - 01/12/2007
  Jennifer Anderson
  A guide to helping your high school students plan their next four years in college


• Keeping the Peace - 01/12/2007
  Jennifer Anderson
  Problems between students can disrupt your classroom and get in the way of everyone’s learning. Try these strategies to turn the focus back on dance.


• Winning Attitudes - 01/12/2007
  Jen Jones
  How to help your dancers deal with defeat in the pressure-filled competition environment


• Costuming on a Shoestring - 01/11/2007
  Diane Smagatz-Rawlinson
  K—12 teachers share their creative and thrifty solutions for dressing students for the stage.


• All in Good Taste - 01/11/2007
  Jennifer Anderson
  Help your competition dancers make the right impression with these tips for age- and body-appropriate costumes, music and choreography.


• Between the Steps - 01/11/2007
  Kathleen Edens
  Technique for smoothing students' transitions


• Ruth St. Denis & Ted Shawn - 01/10/2007
  Rebecca Rossen
  Modern dance pioneers


• Ask the Experts - 01/10/2007
  
  Advice on online registration options and encouraging students to optimize time away from the classroom


• Banish Burnout - 01/10/2007
  Sara Jarrett
  Test how well you can spot students who need a break with our handy quiz.


• Past, Present and Future - 01/10/2007
  Jeni Tu and Jennifer Anderson
  Four veteran dance teachers reflect on how competitions have changed over the years—and how they'd like to see them evolve.


• Navigating the Commercial World - 01/10/2007
  Jennifer Anderson
  Transitioning into commercial dance is not as tough as it may seem. here's how to give your students a leg up.


• In Good Shape - 01/10/2007
  Jen Jones
  Master the art of formations and watch your dancers wow audiences.


• How to Start a Charter School - 01/08/2005
  Tim O'Shei
  Frustrated by your school's limited focus on the arts? Here are the basics to setting out on your own


• Selecting Age-Appropriate Costumes, Music, and Choreography - 01/08/2005
  Angela D'Valda Sirico and Steve Sirico
  Stay apropos without losing the "wow" factor


• Fighting the Freshman 15 - 01/12/2005
  Alyssa Roenigk
  Keep your first-year college dancers healthy


• Versatile Hair, Makeup and Costumes for Competition - 01/11/2005
  Erika Jacobson
  Expert advice to do it yourself


• Costuming on a Budget - 01/11/2005
  Joshua Legg
  Borrow, build, barter or buy


• Dos and Don'ts for Competition - 01/10/2005
  Erika Jacobson
  Straight from the judge's table


• Martha Graham - 01/03/2005
  Maureen Janson
  The modern dance pioneer


• Conquer Stage Fright - 01/03/2005
  Alyssa Roenigk
  How to prepare your first-years for the spotlight


• Finding Male Dancers for your University - 01/02/2005
  Katia Bachko
  Need men for a college performance? Here's where to look


• Gene Kelly - 01/02/2005
  Iris Dorbian
  An American Icon


• Dance for Special Education Students - 01/05/2005
  Michelle Vellucci
  Strategies for integrating everyone into your classroom


• Buster Brown - 01/05/2005
  Paula Broussard
  A tap legend who encouraged and reached out to young tappers


• Tips for Diagnosing Natural Turnout - 01/03/2004
  Jennifer Brewer
  


• Use The Summer To Your Advantage - 01/04/2005
  Lorelei Coutts
  Summer vacation is the time to broaden your knowledge and make some extra money


• Marie Taglioni - 01/04/2005
  Renee Renouf
  Ballerina of the Romantic era


• A Taste of the Real World - 01/04/2005
  Diane Curtis
  How to guide your students through the internship process


• Attendance Solutions for Your Competition Team - 01/02/2005
  Alyssa Roenigk
  Try these tips for enforcing attendance and proper behavior


• Keeping Boys At Your Studio - 01/02/2005
  Nina Amir
  Here's how to give your young men the support and attention to keep them coming back


• Use Games To Teach Your Youngest Ones - 01/01/2005
  Catherine Tully
  We've modified some of the classics to fit into your dance lesson plans


• Lesson Plans for Every Month - 01/01/2005
  Katia Bachko and Kristin Lewis
  27 class and studio activities to spice up your year


• Getting Parents Involved in Your Competition Numbers - 01/01/2005
  Jen Jones
  Turn competitions into a family affair


• Is a Sabbatical Right For You? - 01/01/2005
  Lorelei Coutts
  A sabbatical can be the perfect opportunity to pursue a personal or professional dream


• Choosing the Right Temperature for your Studio - 01/01/2005
  Jennifer Shoup
  The optimal thermostat setting for your dancers


• Adjusting to Life After Summer Study - 01/01/2005
  Kathleen Edens
  Get your students back in the groove after a summer of outside training


• How to Create an Independent Study Program at your University - 01/01/2005
  Diane Curtis
  Strategies for starting from scratch


• Marius Petipa - 01/01/2005
  Vanessa Manko
  The father of classical ballet


• Tips for Making Sure Your Students Get the Most out of Watching a Performance - 01/10/2004
  Lorelei Coutts
  


• Tips for Structuring Your Recital Into Suites - 01/10/2004
  Wanda Marie Tierney and Susan Burton
  


• Guidelines for Introducing Improvisation - 01/09/2004
  Clare Croft
  


• Tips for Launching and Maintaining an Adult Dance Program - 01/05/2004
  Jennifer Brewer
  


• Do's and Don'ts for Nationals - 01/04/2004
  Joanna Laufer
  


• Tips for Classroom Organization and Management, and Differentiated Instruction - 01/03/2004
  Susan McGreevy-Nichols
  


• Tips for Eliminating Boredom and Frustration in Mixed-Level Classes - 01/03/2004
  Brianna Randall
  


• Tips for Checking Good, Bad, and Dangerous Turnout - 01/03/2004
  Jennifer Brewer
  


• Tips for Engaging Reluctant Dancers - 01/02/2004
  Marty Sprague
  


• Tips for Creating a Newsletter - 01/01/2004
  Vanessa Leon