Teaching

• Joseph Pilates History Quiz - 01/03/2010
  Elizabeth McPherson
  


• A Force of Nature - 01/05/2007
  Janice Ross
  Over the course of a nearly 70-year career that has been both prolific and wide-ranging, Anna Halprin has consistently explored––and illuminated––the possibilities for understanding the human body and emotions through dance.


• Q: Where should I place a 13-year-old beginner? - 01/03/2010
  Elsa Posey
  


• Above a High Level - 01/03/2010
  Karyn D. Collins with additional reporting by Rachel Zar
  National High School Dance Festival turns 20.


• Vladimir Vasiliev to Receive Legends in Dance Award at YAGP - 01/03/2010
  Zachary Wittenburg
  


• Veggetti Choreographs for Purchase Dance Corps - 01/03/2010
  Brianne Carlon
  


• In Memorium: Georgina Parkinson - 01/03/2010
  Rachel Zar
  


• Barbara Morgan Photo Archive Comes to UMass Amherst - 01/03/2010
  Joe Sullivan
  


• High Five - 01/03/2010
  Alison Feller
  with Christy Wolverton of Dance Industry Performing Arts Center


• Face to Face with Finis Jhung - 01/03/2010
  Giannella M. Garrett
  Coaching the boys of Billy Elliot: The Musical


• A Beautiful Mind - 01/03/2010
  Erin K. Dean and Jenny Thompson
  Four guides to a healthier mind and body


• Lynn Simonson - 01/03/2010
  Jenny Dalzell
  How I Teach Proper Alignment


• Taking Somatics off the Mat... and into Dance Class - 01/03/2010
  Nancy Wozny
  


• Breaking Ballet Boundaries - 01/03/2010
  Rachel Zar
  Dwight Rhoden's music choices from Bach to Daft Punk


• Reshaping the Dance Body - 01/03/2010
  Caitlin Sims with additional reporting by Katie Rolnick
  Help students see their body in a healthy light


• Joseph H. Pilates - 01/03/2010
  Elizabeth McPherson
  The man behind the method


• Winging (and Sickling) It - 01/03/2010
  Jenny Dalzell
  How these tiny ankle motions affect your students' dancing


• 1 + 1 = Pas de Deux - 01/03/2010
  Lisa Traiger
  Two college professors pair math and dance to inspire k-12 teachers as well as students.


• Health Care Plan - 01/03/2010
  Gigi Berardi
  Dancer wellness is a priority at Western Oregon University


• The Late Debate - 01/03/2010
  Karyn D. Collins
  Studio owners tame tardiness.


• Louis Horst History Quiz - 01/02/2010
  Neil Ellis Orts
  


• Ask the Experts - 01/02/2010
  Laura Emert
  Insurance


• Anna Sokolow: Her Legacy at 100 - 01/02/2010
  Emily Macel
  Jim May and Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble celebrate her work.


• DT January News - 01/02/2010
  Joe Sullivan, Zachary Whittenburg
  


• High Five - 01/02/2010
  Alison Feller
  With Debbie Roberts of Showstopper American Dance Championships


• Teachers for Hire, Compensation Required - 01/02/2010
  Debra Danese
  


• Elizabeth Streb - 01/02/2010
  Michelle Vellucci
  Can humans fly?


• Shine a Light - 01/02/2010
  Erin K. Dean, Jenny Thompson
  Three modern luminaries who changed the art of dance


• Broadway Soul Mates - 01/02/2010
  Rachel Straus
  Elizabeth Parkinson and Scott Wise bring their passion for performance—and each other—into a new partnership.


• Married to the Studio - 01/02/2010
  Karyn D. Collins
  Five couples share what works when love and business intersect.


• Doing It All - 01/02/2010
  Courtney Rae Allen
  11 teachers share how they find balance when doing it all.


• Marni Thomas - 01/02/2010
  Jenny Dalzell
  How I Teach a Contraction


• Ready for Anything - 01/02/2010
  Rachel Zar
  Nick Pupillo adds this musical mix to his jazz warm-up.


• A Cautionary Tale - 01/02/2010
  Nancy Wozny
  Train students to prevent long-term knee damage.


• Louis Horst - 01/02/2010
  Neil Ellis Orts
  The musician who shaped modern dance


• It's a Stretch... - 01/02/2010
  Lauren Kay
  Address your students' flexibility issues.


• Pedagogical Partners - 01/02/2010
  Katie Rolnick
  Two teachers, and close friends, create a public school dance program side-by-side.


• The Graduate Advantage - 01/02/2010
  Alyssa Schoeneman
  Graduate students enhance undergraduate programs.


• Costume Conundrum - 01/02/2010
  Leslie Hunter-Gadsden
  Seasoned studio owners share their costume-ordering secrets.


• Full Circle - 01/11/2007
  by Lisa Arnett
  Former Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago dancer and teacher Jon Lehrer returns to his roots in upstate New York.


• The Perfect Pirouette - 01/04/2005
  Jeni Tu
  Nancy Bielski reveals the ingredients for a turn that’s spot-on.


• Busby Berkeley History Quiz - 01/01/2010
  Victoria Looseleaf
  


• High FIve - 01/01/2010
  Alison Feller
  Five quick questions with Brian Young, competition team director for the Academy of Colorado Ballet in Denver


• DT Notes: January 2010 News - 01/01/2010
  Joe Sullivan
  


• NDA Focuses on Dance Teachers - 01/01/2010
  Rachel Zar
  


• YoungARTS Educates and Reevaluates - 01/01/2010
  Rachel Zar
  


• Incubating Dancemakers - 01/01/2010
  Leslie Holleran
  


• Strengthening the Field - 01/01/2010
  Brenda Dixon Gottschild
  Conference of International Association of Blacks in Dance returns to Philadelphia


• Robert Battle - 01/01/2010
  Valerie Gladstone
  Making a mark on his generation


• Gender Studies - 01/01/2010
  Lynn Colburn Shapiro, Rachel Zar, and Courtney Rae Allen
  New perspectives on training male dancers


• A Different Breed of Ballet Teacher - 01/01/2010
  Caitlin Sims and Lauren Kay
  Summer Lee Rhatigan, Zvi Gotheiner, Tai Jimenez and Augusta Moore


• Tony Stevens - 01/01/2010
  Jenny Dalzell
  How I Teach Jazz


• Summer Study Guide: The Case for Continuing Education - 01/01/2010
  Michelle Vellucci, Janet Weeks, and Rachel Zar
  Certification, mid-career degrees, and refresher courses


• Broadway Belle - 01/01/2010
  Rachel Zar
  Dana Moore shares tunes for training triple threats.


• Fight the Flu - 01/01/2010
  Debbie Strong
  Tips for keeping your studio germ-free this flu season


• Busby Berkeley - 01/01/2010
  Victoria Looseleaf
  Hollywood's master of musical production numbers


• Nurturing Nuance - 01/01/2010
  Julie Diana
  Teaching ballet variations class


• MADE in France - 01/01/2010
  Emily Macel
  Summer study that combines dancemaking with design


• The Price is Right - 01/01/2010
  Jen Jones
  Veteran studio owners share their hard-earned secrets for determining class fees.


• Maria Tallchief History Quiz - 01/12/2009
  Margaret Fuhrer
  


• December News - 18/12/2009
  Rachel Zar
  Dance Docents at DTW, Nashville Ballet, and other notes


• Quality in Motion - 01/12/2009
  Kathy Adams
  Alwin Nikolais centennial tour launched


• Linda Haberman - 01/12/2009
  Kristin Lewis
  The Radio City Rockettes' choreographer shares how she put dance front and center when expanding the holiday classic.


• High Five - 01/12/2009
  Alison Feller
  Five quick questions with Shannon Mather, co-owner of Coastal Dance Rage


• Stocking Stuffers - 01/12/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen, Erin K. Dean, and Rachel Zar
  For the dance lovers in your life


• Moore Momentum - 01/12/2009
  Katie Rolnick
  Teacher/choreographer Mandy Moore makes every move count.


• Life is Sweet - 01/12/2009
  Jen Jones
  Kim McSwain inspires students with her story of perseverance.


• A Range of Rhythms - 01/12/2009
  Rachel Zar
  Deborah Damast's eclectic choices for contemporary dance class


• Scoping Out Scoliosis - 01/12/2009
  Brianne Carlon
  Help your students keep dancing.


• Maria Tallchief - 01/12/2009
  Margaret Fuhrer
  Balanchine's first Sugar Plum Fairy


• At A Standstill - 01/12/2009
  Emily Macel
  Teaching your students to walk, run and stand onstage


• Dance Ed Goes Digital - 01/12/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  A dance teacher and a tech guru bring social media into dance education.


• Reality Check - 01/12/2009
  Janet Weeks
  At Wayne State University, pedagogy students step into unfamiliar terrain.


• Progress Report - 01/12/2009
  Fiona Kirk
  An effective performance appraisal can boost morale.


• Kermit Love History Quiz - 01/11/2009
  
  


• DT Notes: November News - 01/11/2009
  Emily Macel, Zachary Wittenburg, Joe Sullivan, Brianne Carlon, and Rachel Zar
  


• Shane Sparks - 01/11/2009
  Lauren Levinson
  The dynamic choreographer dishes on making his Broadway debut.


• High Five - 01/11/2009
  Alison Feller
  Five Quick Questions with Janine Walsh of Walker's Gymnastics & Dance


• Dance for Parkinson's Disease Teacher-Training Workshop - 01/11/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• Movers & Shakers - 01/11/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen and Erin K. Dean
  Three teaching tools to get students moving


• From the Ground Up - 01/11/2009
  Amy Brandt
  Margaret Tracey and the Boston Ballet take the next step.


• Lighting with Less - 01/11/2009
  Katie Rolnick
  Creating professional looking lighting when resources are limited


• It's Showtime! - 01/11/2009
  Hanna Maria Hayes
  Spice up your recital with an imaginative theme.


• Bringing Sass to Class - 01/11/2009
  Rachel Zar
  Marcos Aguirre shares the music that pumps up his hip-hop classes.


• Super D - 01/11/2009
  Karlyn Grimes
  Find out how nutrition's new star vitamin does a dancer's body good- and see if you're getting enough.


• Kermit Love - 01/11/2009
  Victoria Looseleaf
  Iconic costume designer


• Performance Jitters - 01/11/2009
  Brianne Carlon
  Techniques to help students conquer stage fright.


• Leading the Blind - 01/11/2009
  Amanda Silliker
  Teaching Dance to visually impaired children is a two-way street.


• A Way With Words - 01/11/2009
  Kris Eitland
  At University of California, San Diego, students meld text and dance by reading between the lines.


• Look Good–On Paper - 01/11/2009
  Nancy Wozny
  The do's and don'ts to creating an effective resumé


• Vaslav Nijinsky History Quiz - 01/10/2009
  Rachel Straus
  


• Guest Rewards - 01/10/2009
  Cari Cunningham
  Expand your dancers' horizons with visiting artists, no matter where you are or what your budget


• The Best of Both Worlds - 01/10/2009
  Jennifer Anderson
  In some schools dance educators double as academic teachers - meet three who make it work


• Bad Behavior - 01/10/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  Are you the kind of role model who will do your students proud?


• Dance Class? Whatever! - 01/10/2009
  Sara Jarrett
  How to keep teenage dancers interested in your studio


• The Competition Conundrum - 01/10/2009
  Krista Jennings
  How do you know when a dancer is ready to start competing?


• Vaslav Nijinsky - 01/10/2009
  Rachel Straus
  A centennial homage to the Ballets Russes' golden dancer


• A Winning Legacy - 01/10/2009
  Jen Jones
  As Bobbie's School of Performing Arts enters its 30th year, studio owner Bobbie Tauber reflects on the secrets of its success


• Quickstep to Stardom - 01/10/2009
  Victoria Looseleaf
  Celebrity coach and studio owner Cheryl Burke makes her dancers shine.


• Emotional Rescue - 01/10/2009
  Debbie Strong
  When personal stress gets in the way of teaching


• Modern Beats - 01/10/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  The sounds that inspire Jennifer Muller


• Raising the Barre - 01/10/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen, Michelle Conroy
  Three portraits of determination


• Eduardo Vilaro - 01/10/2009
  Joseph Carman
  The Ruth Page Award-winning choreographer shares his plans for Ballet Hispanico


• High Five - 01/10/2009
  Alison Feller
  Lory Castro talks about the Dance Town Latin groove.


• DT Notes: October News - 01/10/2009
  Tracy Krisanits, Jenny Dalzell, and Lauren Green,
  


• Against All Odds - 01/10/2009
  Jenny Dalzell
  The Nutcracker soldiers on


• Safety First - 01/10/2009
  Kristin Lewis
  Seven ways to hazard-proof your studio


• The Bennington School of the Dance History Quiz - 01/09/2009
  Elizabeth McPherson
  


• High Five - 01/09/2009
  Alison Feller
  Desiree Robbins of Tremaine Dance speaks her mind.


• Debbie Allen - 01/09/2009
  Jen Jones
  America's celebrated dance teacher returns to the silver screen in the Fame remake


• Young Audiences Arts for Learning Professional Development Programs - 01/09/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• Role Models - 01/09/2009
  Erin K. Dean
  Three books that delve into the lives and work of respected teachers and choreographers


• Creative Grooves - 01/09/2009
  Joe Sullivan
  Anne Green Gilbert's selections for moving beyond the usual


• Performance Boosters - 01/09/2009
  Sara Jarrett
  Foods to keep you fueled, fit and focused


• A Reason to Move - 01/09/2009
  Katie Rolnick
  How acting can help dancers of all ages


• The Power of Play - 01/09/2009
  Kristin Lewis
  How K-12 educators can use InterPlay to teach students about mutual respect


• Smart Marketing - 01/09/2009
  Fiona Kirk
  Make your advertising dollars work.


• Taking Flight - 01/08/2009
  Nancy Wozny
  An aerial dance tribe gathers in Colorado


• DT Notes: August Happenings - 01/08/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen, Tracy Krisanits, Nancy Wozny
  


• Chet Walker - 01/08/2009
  Jennifer Brewer
  Celebrating 10 years at Jacob's Pillow


• The Eveoke Dance Theatre Two-Year Teacher-Training Program - 01/08/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• School Tools - 01/08/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  Add these teaching aids to your syllabus this season.


• Three Graces - 01/08/2009
  Linda Tarnay
  ADF honors former Paul Taylor dancers Carolyn Adams, Ruth Andrien and Sharon Kinney.


• Growth Chart - 01/08/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  Building a high school dance program—from the ground up


• Jazz with Pizzazz - 01/08/2009
  Edited by Tracy Krisanits
  Susan Quinn on how she makes use of music in jazz class


• Damage Control - 01/08/2009
  Deborah Vogel
  Expert advice on how to safely integrate injured students back into class


• Tip-Top Toes - 01/08/2009
  Taylor Gordon
  Do your new pointe students know why they need dental floss and a lighter? Teach them the secrets ballerinas have known for years.


• Edwin Denby - 01/08/2009
  Margaret Fuhrer
  Iconic American dance critic


• Prep School - 01/08/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  The New York Institute of Dance and Education is redefining teacher training, one educator at a time.


• Edwin Denby History Quiz - 29/07/2009
  Margaret Fuhrer
  


• Loie Fuller History Quiz - 01/07/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  


• DT Notes: July News - 01/07/2009
  Alison Feller, Karen Hildebrand, Jen Jones, Tracy Krisanits
  


• Siobhan Davies Dance Goes Digital - 01/07/2009
  Kat Richter
  British team digitizes dance archive.


• Bette White Fernandez - 01/07/2009
  Fiona Kirk
  At 30 years, Dance Teacher takes a trip down memory lane with our first featured teacher.


• New Jersey SummerDance 2009 Program - 01/07/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• Summer Reads - 01/07/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  Kick back and relax this break with the latest dance books.


• Larry The Great - 01/07/2009
  Allan Ulrich
  Lawrence Rhodes opens doors at Juilliard with a pluralistic approach and collaborative spirit.


• The 2009 Dance Teacher Awards - 01/07/2009
  Lisa L. Rollins
  Award for K-12: Ann Shea


• The 2009 Dance Teacher Awards - 01/07/2009
  Janet Weeks
  Award for Higher Education: John Giffin


• The 2009 Dance Teacher Awards - 01/07/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  Award for Private Studios and Conservatories: Bonnie Schuetz


• The 2009 Dance Teacher Awards - 01/07/2009
  Hannah Maria Hayes
  Award for Private Studios and Conservatories: Teodoro Morca


• Beyond Ballet Basics - 25/06/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  New York City-based ballet teacher Kat Wildish mixes it up.


• Two's Company - 01/07/2009
  Lauren Heist
  How to stay healthy while teaching during your pregnancy


• Loie Fuller - 01/07/2009
  Susan Chitwood
  Special effects visionary


• Summer Shape-up - 01/07/2009
  Debbie Strong
  With smart planning, you can prepare your studio for the back-to-school rush ahead of time.


• Q:I’m a studio owner and I like to pop in on my teachers’ classes. How can I make sure they don’t feel like I am overshadowing them, though? - 01/06/2009
  Robin Horneff
  


• Dance Stays Strong - 01/06/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  Dance educators turn to creativity in this time of need.


• DT Notes: June News - 01/06/2009
  Tracy Krisanits, Margaret Fuhrer and Alison Feller
  


• Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company's Move-It Teacher's Summer Workshop - 01/06/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• Jonathan Lee - 01/06/2009
  Lauren Levinson
  The breakout hip-hop teacher shares his influence and successful teaching methods.


• Movement Media - 01/06/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  Three new reference tools for class.


• Going to Xtremes - 01/06/2009
  Heather Wisner
  In studio owner Sam Renzetti's world, you've got to work it!


• Maximum Impact - 01/06/2009
  Nancy Wozny
  Make the most of your studio space.


• Mad Hot Maksim - 01/06/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy shares three dozen of his favorite songs for class.


• Rising to the Occasion - 01/06/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  As the economy wreaks havoc on school budgets, teachers turn to more sophisticated fundraising tactics.


• Spotting 101 - 01/06/2009
  Mary Ellen Hunt
  Help your students master this turning esential.


• Gwen Verdon - 01/06/2009
  Lauren Kay
  The incomparable Broadway legend


• Q: How can I help a student overcome stage fright before competitions? - 01/05/2009
  Jay Barrett
  


• What They Did for Love - 01/05/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  


• Happenings - 01/05/2009
  
  


• People - 01/05/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  


• The Martha Graham School Teacher-Training Program and Intensive - 01/05/2009
  Lee Erica Elder
  


• Face To Face: Stanton Welch - 01/05/2009
  Nancy Wozny
  Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch dishes on his latest creation, Marie, and what's up next for the prestigious company's repetoire.


• Teaching Aids for the Ages - 01/05/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  Books, CDs and DVDs to help you reach specific age groups.


• A New Take on New York Tap - 01/05/2009
  Katie Rolnick
  Tap City Youth Ensemble carries on where Bojangles left off.


• Miracle Worker - 01/05/2009
  Fiona Kirk
  Diane Chambers opens her studio doors, and her heart, to special needs students.


• Bring in the Noise - 01/05/2009
  Tracy Krisanits
  Check out some of the songs that tapper Germaine Salsberg likes best.


• Come One, Come All - 01/05/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  Strategies for accommodating a mixed-level class.


• Imagine That! - 01/05/2009
  Kristin Lewis
  How age-appropriate imagery can enrich your teaching.


• Eleanor Powell - 01/05/2009
  Victoria Looseleaf
  The queen of tap dance.


• No Shoes, No Problem - 01/05/2009
  Cari Cunningham
  Help freshmen students learn to love modern.


• Fast Track to the Stage - 01/04/2009
  Nancy Wozny
  Lily Cabatu Weiss reflects on the award-winning training record of Booker T. Washington High School


• High Tech Moves - 01/04/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  Find out how a video game is sparking a revolution in K-12 schools.


• The Tipping Point - 01/04/2009
  Jen Jones
  Judges offer the inside scoop on how to impress at competition.


• Gus Giordano History Quiz - 02/04/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  


• Separate But Equal? - 01/04/2009
  Karyn D. Collins
  Ballet Tech puts boys in class of their own.


• Phenomenal Women - 01/03/2009
  Michelle Vellucci
  Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Urban Bush Women celebrate 25 years of creating art as a catalyst for social change.


• Pearl Primus - 01/03/2009
  Elizabeth McPherson
  Trailblazing dancer, choreographer and anthropologist


• Allergy Action Plan - 01/03/2009
  Sara Jarrett
  Dietary restictions need not stand in the way when traveling to competitions.


• Pearl Primus History Quiz - 03/03/2009
  Courtney Rae Allen
  


• Sir Frederick Ashton History Quiz - 02/02/2009
  
  


• The Big Picture Man - 01/02/2009
  Jen Jones
  Choreographer Tyce Diorio is bring Broadway to Hollywood--and he's doing it his way.


• Smooth Sounds - 01/02/2009
  Jacqui Gal
  Find out which music-editing software is right for you.


• Beating Choreographer's Block - 01/02/2009
  Kristin Lewis
  11 ways to escape a creativity rut


• Guest Spot - 01/02/2009
  Karen White
  A visit from a guest or teaching artist can invigorate your classroom. Find out how to make the most of the experience.


• Sir Fredrick Ashton - 01/02/2009
  Elizabeth McPherson
  Founding father of British ballet


• A Team of Your Own - 01/02/2009
  Jennifer Anderson
  Three studio owners offer advice on exploring the competition scene for the first time.


• Anna Sokolow - 01/01/2009
  Elizabeth McPherson
  Modern dance choreographer


• The New Guy - 01/01/2009
  Sara Jarrett
  Help male beginners step it up in class.


• A Bronx Tale - 01/01/2009
  Jacqui Gal
  Two New York City principals are championing arts education to improve academic performance in their schools.


• The Pioneers - 01/01/2009
  Fiona Kirk
  American Ballet Theatre aims to do nothing short of transforming ballet training across the country with its new National Training Curriculum.


• Beat the Winter Blues - 01/01/2009
  Jennifer Anderson
  Help students gets motivated again after winter break with these inspiring ideas.


• Summer Scholars - 01/01/2009
  Taylor Gordon
  Help students ace their summer study auditions.


• Anna Sokolow History Quiz - 23/01/2009
  
  


• Retiring Gracefully - 01/12/2008
  Debbie Strong
  Tips for stepping down when you're ready to close the curtain on your studio director days


• Face Value - 01/12/2008
  Jen Jones
  When it comes to facial expressions onstage, how much is too much?


• Stepping Stone - 01/12/2008
  Taylor Gordon
  Glendale Community College is paving the way for budding dancers.


• Making Connections - 01/12/2008
  Michelle Vellucci
  Find out how one young dance teacher built a thriving program from scratch in rural Vermont.


• Marius Petipa - 01/12/2008
  Harris Green
  Legendary ballet choreographer


• Above and Beyond - 01/12/2008
  Kristin Lewis
  13 creative ways to enrich your students' dance education outside the classroom


• Nutcracker Nouveau - 01/10/2008
  Maureen Keleher
  Problem: It's time to retire the Sugarplum Fairy and give the Nutcracker a rest this season. What are some holiday alternatives?


• Jerome Robbins - 01/10/2008
  Stacie Strong
  Broadway innovator and ballet genius


• Talent Search - 01/10/2008
  Carrie Stern
  Find out how arts education expert Barry Oreck's system can help you spot and nurture talented kids.


• Constructing Criticism - 01/10/2008
  Mary Ellen Hunt
  Learning to use the power of positive reinforcement in the classroom


• Parents as Partners - 01/10/2008
  Debbie Strong
  Getting parents involved can help grow your dance program.


• Training Future Stars - 01/10/2008
  Allison Duke
  DT catches up with former Broadway stars Scott Wise and Elizabeth Parkinson at their studio, FineLine Theatre Arts


• Calm, Cool, & Carefree - 01/10/2008
  Dana Grunklee
  Our roundtable of experts offers tips for controlling competition stress.


• A Family Affair - 01/10/2008
  Nina Amir
  What's in the water in Virginia Beach? That's what Nigel Lithgow, executive producer of Fox's hit TV show "So You Think You Can Dance," wanted to know after three dancers from Denise Wall's Dance Energy made it into the top 10, two years in a row. The one


• Going For Ballet Gold - 30/11/2008
  Allison Duke
  


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Reaching for New Heights - 01/08/2008
  Carrie Stern
  Brooklyn-based Dancewave may be geared toward kids, but it's anything but child's play.


• Teaching Creativity - 01/08/2008
  Karen White
  Letting your students experiment with choreography is crucial to helping them develop as artists.


• Guiding Light - 01/08/2008
  Sara Jarrett
  Judith Jamison, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is the recipient of this year's DT Lifetime Achievement Award


• 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
  
  


• Barbara Karinska History Quiz - 08/10/2008
  
  


• Lincoln Kirstein History Quiz - 08/10/2008
  
  


• 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
  
  


• Honi Coles History Quiz - 28/05/2008
  Dana Grunklee
  


• Making the most of barre work - 12/02/2008
  Finis Jhung
  


• 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


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


• University Professors: Helping a Student Overcome an Eating Disorder, Part 1 - 01/04/2006
  Susan Eisner Eley
  What you can do


• University Professors: Helping a Student Overcome an Eating Disorder, Part 2 - 01/05/2006
  Susan Eisner Eley
  Promoting positive body images


• Market Your Dance Department to the Community - 01/03/2005
  Katia Bachko
  Get your university's dance program involved in all aspects of your local community


• 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


• Spice Up Your Tap Class! - 01/02/2005
  Emily Klemmer
  Making your tap class challenging, fun, and educational


• 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 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 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