May 2013

Editor’s Note: Off to an Early Start
by Karen Hildebrand
Twin City Titans
Tu Dance Center fills an unmet need in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Building Body and Brain
Tips for teaching 3- to 6-year-olds
Courtney Runft
How I teach pre-tap
Making It Stick
Help your … Continue reading →

April 2013

Editor’s Note: With a Spring in Your Step
by Karen Hildebrand
Alee Reed
How I teach ballroom dance
Measuring Success
A pilot program in Memphis tracks teacher performance.
Francia Russell
Staging Balanchine’s work on a new generation
Character Building
Coaching three ballet variations
Face to … Continue reading →

March 2013

Editor’s Note: Here’s to Your Health
by Karen Hildebrand
Forever Young
Jodi Maxfield puts the “dance” in BYU’s college dance team.
Irene Dowd
How I teach outward rotation
Seeing Green
Eco-friendly updates for your studio can help save money and the environment.
No … Continue reading →

February 2013

Editor’s Note: Staying Power
by Karen Hildebrand
A New Generation
Nine studio owners under 40—their challenges and innovations
Dana Moore
How I teach musical theater jazz
Breaking the Silence
An anti-bullying program for high school students
Face to Face: Dulé Hill
The Emmy-nominated actor … Continue reading →

January 2013

Editor’s Note: Fresh Start
by Karen Hildebrand
Edward Villella Speaks Out
The Balanchine star’s last interview as artistic director of Miami City Ballet
Peggy Lyman Hayes
How I teach Graham Technique
Providing Context
How three professors teach dance history
Face to Face: Sweet … Continue reading →

December 2012

Lyrical Out Loud
Stacey Tookey’s unique choreographic voice
Teachers Behind the “So You Think You Can Dance” Stars
Dancers talk about the training that got them to the show

Igal Perry
How I teach a développé
2013 Convention Guide
Details to plan … Continue reading →