Like you, there are so many passionate and inspiring dance teachers out there who pour their heart and soul into their vocation. And in just two days, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate seven of these extraordinary educators with our much-loved 2021 virtual Dance Teacher Awards. After reviewing thousands of nominations, we’re honoring the largest […]
If you missed the 2021 Dance Teacher Awards, or want to relive your favorite moments, tune in now to watch on demand here. Last night, the 2021 Dance Teacher Awards made history—twice! First, for celebrating seven remarkable artists, the largest group ever to be honored. And second, for being the most inspiring virtual room I’ve ever been […]
Alice Teirstein has built an entire career “passing on to others what I had received from dance,” she says. She founded the dance program at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the 1970s, and in 1996, the Young Dancemakers Company, bringing creative dance education to public school students.
The 2021 Dance Teacher Awards will take place virtually on Wednesday, October 6 at 6 pm Easter/3 pm Pacific. Join us as we honor a group of outstanding educators for their contributions to our field!
The Dance Teacher Awards are back, and for a second year, they’re going virtual. On October 6, we’ll be celebrating seven outstanding educators for their contributions to our field.
The performance started like any other. Parents in the audience fiddled around with video cameras to make sure they wouldn’t miss a moment of what was to come; dancers poked their heads out from behind the wings to see how many people were in the audience. But this wasn’t your average dance recital. The members […]