Articles by Sara Jarrett
Dance Class? Whatever!
College prep. Clubs. Sports. Boys. High school students face a lot of pressure—and dance classes are often only a small part of their hectic schedules. So how can you keep your teenage students from dropping … Continue reading
Performance Boosters
Foods to keep you fueled, fit and focused
If summer break meant a slower schedule, later nights and a slip in your healthy-eating routine, it’s time to get your nutrition habits back on track before hitting … Continue reading
Allergy Action Plan
From peanuts to wheat, food allergies seem more common than ever. Luckily, with awareness and planning they can be managed with ease. If dancers on your competition team have dietary restrictions, they’re likely used to … Continue reading
Making the (Up)grade
As the saying goes, it takes money to make money: Spending a little now to spruce up your studio may do more than energize existing students—it could help attract new ones. Here, we offer ideas … Continue reading
The New Guy
Unlike most female dancers, many male dancers start dance training late—and still go on to have successful performance careers. Well-known professionals such as Broadway choreographer Robert Ashford and Merce Cunningham, for example, started dancing seriously … Continue reading
The Modern Mode
Former Paul Taylor Dance Company member Heather Berest admits to having had an addiction to Graham technique in her youth. “I got hooked,” she says of the style she studied at New York City’s Martha … Continue reading
