In summer 2024, a dancer noticed her choreography had been “stolen.” Courtney Ortiz, a teacher in NYC, discovered one of her combinations...
Plagiarism reared its ugly head in the theater dance world in recent months, as Courtney Ortiz and several other choreographers discovered their...
As summer winds down, dance teachers may be starting to think about their lesson plans and how they can grow in their...
In ballet training, it’s not just about the pliés and grand jetés. Yes, proper and age-appropriate technique is important for a ballet...
Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is an institution in American musical theater education. The summer training program, which was started by Broadway legend...
Let’s talk about stage fright. Whether you’re new to performing or you’ve been in front of audiences for years, everybody can admit...
We’ve all been there — you see something flatly wrong on social media, and you pause for a moment. After a sigh,...
“You look great – you must have lost weight!” It’s a fairly common compliment (or at least something meant as a compliment)....
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has launched Series 5 of its podcast, Why Dance Matters. This series features pioneering voices from...
Who wouldn’t want to double enrollment, expand your studio, obtain new teaching tools and strategies to keep your students engaged and challenged,...
For over 30 years, Denise Wall has been a successful and respected dance teacher, studio owner and award-winning choreographer. Her school, Denise...
Being thankful is a great mindset to adopt all year round. But Thanksgiving, in particular, is a great reason to vocalize what...
“I think that to dance is to know oneself inside and out.” — Anabella Lenzu, Unveiling Motion and Emotion By Leah Gerstenlauer. More...
Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, Las Vegas August 7 – 10 By Deborah Searle. Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo gave...