Teaching
Thirteen Things The Best Teachers Do
Some teachers seem to effortlessly connect with their students, making any lesson fascinating—from dégagés to dance history. Becoming one of these teachers often comes down to the way you relate to your students. In Simply … Continue reading
High Five with Robin Dawn
September is an exciting month: Time to kick off a new year at the studio! Here’s advice from Robin Dawn, owner of Robin Dawn Dance Academy in Cape Coral, Florida, on how to get your … Continue reading
Face to Face: Chase Brock
Swooping in to save Spider-Man
Brought in as part of the creative team tasked with overhauling Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, 27-year-old choreographer Chase Brock had his work cut out for him. The cast, besieged by … Continue reading
Teaching Ballet in Universities
As with many university dance programs, California State University, Long Beach, provides ballet training primarily to students who are interested in becoming contemporary rather than classical dancers. Ballet training in a university setting is therefore … Continue reading
Music for Class: Commercial Appeal
When Dana Foglia first made the switch from ballet and modern to commercial dance, she was taken aback by auditions requesting that she dance in sky-high stilettos. “I’d worn heels before, but I’d certainly never … Continue reading
On the Right Foot
Three teachers set the scene for a successful new school year
After three months of silence, school classrooms and hallways will soon be filled with energetic young bodies. For dance teachers, this time of year brings … Continue reading
