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March 2010
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- Lynn Simonson leads a tendu exercise, emphasizing proper pelvic alignment
- Math Dance performance excerpts by Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern
- Ballet class with Elizabeth Parkinson at FineLine Theatre Arts
- Marni Thomas teaches Graham contractions
- Ballet class with Summer Lee Rhatigan, director of San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
- Tony Stevens demonstrates jazzy plies
- Mandy Moore's choreography in "Fashion Forward" at the 2009 DT Summit
- Video of Mandy Moore choreographing "Fashion Forward" at the 2009 DT Summit
- DT interviews Kim McSwain about her inspirational life
- Behind-the-scenes interview with Shane Sparks!
- Salsa with Cheryl Burke; a behind-the-scenes look at our October cover shoot!
- Interview with Cheryl Burke
- Dance at University of Michigan in the 1920s, and photos from their recent centennial celebration
- Modern Class with Carolyn Adams and ADF Honors Carolyn Adams, Ruth Andrien and Sharon Kinney
- Aerial Dance: two videos from Nancy Smith's "Frequent Flyer Productions"
- Ballet Class at Juilliard with Lawrence Rhodes
- Tech Rehearsal with Tap City Youth Ensemble
- Inside the NYU/ABT MA program with guest blogger Hannah G.
- Healthy Feet Exercises for Tappers
- Thinking on Their Feet preview
- View youngARTS slideshow
- Behind the Scenes with Urban Bush Women
- On Set with Tyce Diorio
- Behind the Scenes with ABT's Raymond Lukens, Rachel Moore and Franco De Vita
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What's Inside March 2010
Table of Contents
DTNOTES
NEWS
National High
School Dance Festival; Luca Veggetti at
Purchase College; Youth America
Grand Prix honors Vladimir Vasiliev; and more
COMPETITION
High Five
Christy
Wolverton of Dance Industry Performing Arts Center
by Alison Feller
FACE
TO FACE
Finis Jhung
Coaching the
boys of Billy Elliot
by Giannella M. Garrett
GOODS
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
The perfect accessories for the month of March
by Jenny Dalzell
RESOURCES
A Beautiful Mind
Four exercise
guides for a healthier mind and body
FEATURES
LYNN SIMONSON
How I teach
proper alignment
by Jenny Dalzell
TAKING SOMATICS
OFF THE MAT
...and into dance class
by Nancy Wozny
STYLE
FASHION
Tutus Forever
Trends may come and go, but tutus are timeless.
by Jenny Dalzell
DEPARTMENTS
MUSIC
Breaking Ballet Boundaries
Dwight Rhoden's
music choices range from Bach to Daft Punk.
by Rachel Zar
HEALTH
Reshaping the
Dance Body
Help your
students see their bodies in a healthy light.
by Caitlin Sims
HISTORY
Joseph H. Pilates
The man behind the method
by Elizabeth McPherson
THEORY AND
PRACTICE
Winging (and Sickling) It
How these tiny ankle motions affect your students' dancing
by Jenny Dalzell
K–12
1 + 1 = Pas de Deux
Pairing math and dance
by Lisa Traiger
HIGHER ED
Health Care Plan
Dancer wellness
is a priority at Western Oregon University.
by Gigi Berardi
BUSINESS
The Late Debate
Studio owners
tame tardiness.
by Karyn D. Collins
