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January 2008

- Editor's Note
- The Summer Study Issue
- Inside ABT's New Training Program
Online-only features
- Behind the Scenes with ABT's Raymond Lukens, Rachel Moore and Franco De Vita
- Sharron Miller's DT cover shoot
- Behind the Scenes with Tabitha and Napoleon
- Chatting with the Creators of dre.dance
- What's on Luam's Playlist?
- Hip Hop at the 2008 DTSC with Luam
- Behind the Scenes with Tony Meredith & Melanie LaPatin
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January 2008

Table of Contents
COVER
FEATURE
The
Pioneers
ABT aims to transform ballet
training across the country with its new National Training Curriculum.
by Fiona Kirk
FEATURES
Dance
Teachers Plus
Three educators prove it's
possible to juggle studio life and a second career.
by Karen White
2009 Summer
Study & Continuing Education Guide
130+ programs for you and
your students
compiled by William
Staley
STYLE
Fashion
Singular
Sensations
25 costumes ready for the
bright lights of Broadway
by Courtney Rae Allen
The Goods
A New Year
Done Right
Commit to your resolutions
with these motivating products.
by Tracy Krisanits
TEACHING
Music Picks
A Contemporary
Vibe
Ashley Canterna shares her
music choices for contemporary choreography.
Performance
Planner
The Best of Both
Worlds
Spice up your show by going
country and rock 'n' roll.
by Lee Erica Elder
Resources
Book Report
Go to the head of the class
with these five new titles.
How-To
Summer Scholars
Help students ace their
summer study auditions.
by Taylor Gordon
How-To
Beat the Winter
Blues
Help students get motivated
again after winter break with these inspiring ideas.
by Jennifer Anderson
K-12
A Bronx Tale
Two New York City principals
are using dance to improve academic performance in their schools.
by Jacqui Gal
Higher Ed
The New Guy
Help male beginners step it
up in class.
by Sara Jarrett
History
Anna Sokolow
Modern dance choreographer
by Elizabeth McPherson
BUSINESS
How-To
Letting Go
Tips on when and how to
dismiss a staff member
by Debbie Strong

