Abby Lee Miller

Sorting the reality from the reality TV
“Girls, you’re wearing two-piece costumes. Either sit down and do a hundred sit-ups, or paint the abs on. One or the other. Let’s go,” barks Abby Lee Miller to … Continue reading →

The 2012 Dance Teacher Awards: Liz Schmidt

Training competition students in technique and character

In one week in January, Liz Schmidt got married and moved her studio, Spotlight Dance Works in Chesterfield, Michigan, to a new location, nearly doubling its space. While juggling … Continue reading →

Give Me a Break

Prepare to take some time away from your studio.
Sabrina Miller-Helma, owner of Miller’s dance studio, inc., never considered taking time off from her business; her only vacations were working ones—traveling with students to competition or … Continue reading →

A Sunny Summer Forecast

Structuring an ideal summer session for you and your students
Though we’re still bundled in winter jackets, it’s time to start thinking about your studio’s summer session. After all, parents will soon start to research their … Continue reading →

Caught on Camera: A Revealing Look at the Juilliard Seniors

Last night was opening night of the Juilliard School’s fall production, “New Dances: Edition 2011.” And don’t let the free tickets fool you… While most college productions are crowded with performers’ classmates, parents and friends, … Continue reading →

Larissa Saveliev’s Solo Suggestions for Your Ballet Students

“Choosing the right ballet variation is like choosing a dress. Sometimes a beautiful dress may look very good on one person, and not on another.” —Larissa Saveliev, founder/artistic director of Youth America Grand Prix
 
Ages 9–11: … Continue reading →