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Jennilee Barr and Stitch. Photo courtesy of Dance the Magic.

Dance the Magic’s Pixie Dust in Paradise: A gathering for dance educators

Dance the Magic has just announced its Dance Educator Conference, Pixie Dust in Paradise, happening this summer. This event is created for...

Tony Bellissimo. Photo courtesy of The DanceOne Summit.

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DanceOne Summit: Professional development as a multi-dimensional process

Summer is a prime opportunity for dance teachers and studio staff to invest in professional development. This is why so many dance...

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo. Photo courtesy of DTW.

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Ultimate operational command center: Dance Teacher Web offers digital tools for dance educators

It’s almost summer, and that means it’s almost time for the always inspiring (and 18th annual!) Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo....

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From chatter to chassés: DTW Founder Steve Sirico unveils strategies to reclaim focus in modern dance classroom

As dance educators worldwide grapple with a shifting landscape of student behavior and attention spans, Steve Sirico, Founder of Dance Teacher Web...

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Wade Robson to join Dance the Magic’s 25th anniversary Hawaii retreat

Dance the Magic has announced that the incredible Emmy Award–winning choreographer and creative director Wade Robson will be part of the company’s...

Lauren Ritchie at last year's Summit. Photo courtesy of DanceOne Summit.

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The well-rounded dance educator: Where technique, humanity and longevity meet

In 2026, being a well-rounded dance educator means more than delivering strong choreography or maintaining technical precision. It means developing the student’s...

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Colorado Dance Education Organization leads the way on dance ed

The Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO) conference recently celebrated its 12th year. It has grown into an essential gathering for dance educators,...

Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School.

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Enhance your teaching practice with The Royal Ballet School

This spring, The Royal Ballet School brings its internationally recognised Inspire seminar series to London, Singapore and Helsinki, offering dance teachers a...

Laura Kaufman teaching young dancers. Photo courtesy of Kaufman.

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Dancing teachers: How teaching can positively impact your performing career

For a long time, dance careers (and specifically ballet) existed in three distinct categories; training, performing and teaching/coaching. They rarely overlapped over...

Corey and Jenna Snide in 'Rent.' Photo courtesy of the Snides.

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Families duet better: The Snide siblings teach dance with love and respect

Family legacy, complementary strengths and a genuine love for dance – for Corey and Jenna Snide, these are the core of their...

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo. Photo courtesy of Steve Sirico.

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Forward focus at Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo 2025

Bustling halls of colleagues, committed to dance education just like you, new learning, and deals and more abounding…this is the Dance Teacher...

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Steps on Broadway hosts Town Hall on Dance and Plagiarism

In summer 2024, a dancer noticed her choreography had been “stolen.” Courtney Ortiz, a teacher in NYC, discovered one of her combinations...

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Choreographic copyright: When a labor of love is stolen

Plagiarism reared its ugly head in the theater dance world in recent months, as Courtney Ortiz and several other choreographers discovered their...

Helen Cox. Photo by JSLVR (Annie da Silva).

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Helen Cox: ‘Creating the space for students to come into their full color’

As summer winds down, dance teachers may be starting to think about their lesson plans and how they can grow in their...

The Royal Ballet School's ATAP. Photo courtesy of RBS.

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ATAP: The Royal Ballet School’s holistic training for the whole artist

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. Photo courtesy of Debra McWaters.

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Shaping the artist: Broadway Theatre Project is back for 2024

Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is an institution in American musical theater education. The summer training program, which was started by Broadway legend...