Articles by Karen Hildebrand
Karen Hildebrand is Vice President-Editorial for all dance publications and websites of Dance Media (Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher, Dance Spirit, Pointe and Dance Retailer News). She first became a dance education advocate as Education Editor for Dance Magazine and Dance Magazine College Guide. She hails from Colorado where she was active in the Denver/Boulder dance communities. Contact her at: khildebrand@dancemedia.com
Editor’s Note: Off to an Early Start
As dance educators who practically live in the studio, we can sometimes forget that our chosen artform is a rather privileged activity. That’s why Dance Teacher loves to tell the stories of those who devote … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: With a Spring in Your Step
If the New York City boys who participate in the Dancing Classrooms Academy are any indication, starting a ballroom program in your studio could be just what you need to boost your male enrollment.
When Dance … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Here’s to Your Health
Just looking at our cover this month makes me want to take a deep breath of the fresh Rocky Mountain air of Provo, Utah, where Brigham Young University is located. We’re delighted to introduce readers … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Staying Power
The day we visited Bethany Marc-Aurele’s Hoboken studio for this issue’s cover shoot, New Jersey was just beginning to recover from severe flooding during Hurricane Sandy. Marc-Aurele and her students had been shut out of … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Fresh Start
The news that Edward Villella would leave Miami City Ballet was first announced more than a year ago. We were as surprised as everyone else when he abruptly accelerated his departure date just as … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Reaching for the Stars
Heading into Nutcracker season, we are reminded of how many young dancers grow up dreaming of Sugar Plum Fairies. But with “So You Think You Can Dance” on the scene, Clara and her prince now … Continue reading
