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Peridance Teacher Peter Schabel Remembers Mary Tyler Moore

Actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away yesterday in Greenwich, Connecticut, at age 80. Known for her starring roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the ’70s and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the ’60s, Moore helped create a positive image of the 20th-century career woman. But did you know that she was a […]

'Tis the Season for The Nutcracker

The holidays are here and in the dance world, that typically means one thing: Nutcracker season! As a former bunhead, I’d be remiss not to give a shout-out to some of the Nutcracker productions we all know and love. Houston Ballet’s Jared Matthews and Karina Gonzalez dance the Sugar Plum Fairy pas de deux. 10 Nutcrackers That Rock George […]

Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet Moves to Brooklyn

  Kirkland with GKA students In November 2014, DT readers got insight into Gelsey Kirkland’s training philosophy at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. Her and husband Michael Chernov’s focus on recapturing classicism has proven to be a recipe for success—the Academy’s enrollment has steadily climbed since its founding in 2010. Now with at […]

The Talented David Howard Shares His Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

“I’ve always liked to question things,” says renowned ballet teacher and coach David Howard. His success in training dancers, from adult beginners to seasoned ballerinas, is proof that Howard is asking the right questions. Never one to rest on his laurels, the master educator is also a tireless student of dance pedagogy. His teaching philosophy […]