Mike Minery

Music for rhythm tap

When Mike Minery’s students enter Wednesday tap class at For Dancers Only in Little Falls, New Jersey, they already know what technique drills are coming. “Soon after I first started teaching, I … Continue reading →

Wake Your Brain and Your Body!: Creative Movement and Dance Activities for Children

Wake Your Brain and Your Body!: Creative Movement and Dance Activities for Children
Audio CD and
companion booklet
by Kristen Bissinger
36 tracks, 72 minutes; 32 pages
A useful tool for any creative-dance teacher, Wake Your Brain and Your Body!: … Continue reading →

Better Nate Than Ever

By Tim Federle
Simon & Schuster, 2013
275 pages, $16.99
“Macaroni and cheese is still my favorite food—how would I know who I want to hook up with?” That’s Nate Foster, the 13-year-old protagonist of Tim Federle’s young … Continue reading →

Arturo Fernandez

Music for ballet class
At first glance, Arturo Fernandez’s ballet class seems like any other. But by the end of barre, the dancers have explored their complete range of motion, transitioning between parallel and turnout. In … Continue reading →

Pilates Anatomy

Pilates Anatomy: Your illustrated guide to mat work for core stability and balance
By Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger
Human Kinetics, 2011
204 pages
Ideal for a Pilates instructor or general practitioner, Pilates Anatomy is an informative and comprehensive … Continue reading →

Lauren Adams

Soulful songs for contemporary choreography

The versatility and quirk in Lauren Adams’ choreography makes her a hit on the convention scene. She attributes her success to a wandering imagination. “I get bored really easily,” she says. … Continue reading →