Kickstarting Your Dream

Crowdfunding has brought a new ease to fundraising.
Perhaps your studio could use a new set of mirrors; your team needs cash to get to Nationals; or maybe you want to boost your scholarship fund. Hold … Continue reading →

Movement as Medicine

Three graduate dance-therapy programs
One of dance movement therapist Ande Welling’s most memorable patients was a man with severe brain damage who had stopped speaking. Through movement exercises, she was able to help him reengage with … Continue reading →

I Feel Pretty

Cosmetic surgery options and preparations for dancers

A new nose changed dancer Maina Gielgud’s life. “I desperately wanted to perform the romantic roles, such as Giselle, Odette/Odile. But I was usually cast for the Myrtha types, … Continue reading →

Personal Growth

Eight somatic and fitness training programs that can enrich your teaching and build your business
Broadening your skill set is always a good idea—and a great way to increase your income and offerings to your students. … Continue reading →

Holidays in Every Way

Sharing ideas for a cheerful and inclusive season
Holidays are a festive time for studios and schools. But, as student populations diversify, it becomes harder to be inclusive. Whether focusing on certain holidays or taking religion … Continue reading →

Face to Face: Jonah Bokaer

Creative mind at work in the tech studio
In 2006, dance and media artist Jonah Bokaer was one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”—a title to which he has delivered. In the midst of a whirlwind … Continue reading →