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7Dance Studio OwnerThe 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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48Dance HealthHypermobility in dancers: Gift, risk and the line in between
In the dance world, flexibility is often celebrated as a sign of talent. Long lines, deep arches, high extensions, and seemingly effortless...
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43Dance HealthPhysical function: Why PT is a great second career choice for dancers
Every dancer has had a session with a physical therapist at some point. The best PTs for dancers are the ones who...
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224Dance Studio OwnerEnhance 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...
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256Dance Studio OwnerDancing 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...
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165Dance Studio OwnerAustin Crumley on Ballet Reeducation: Building and sharing a new paradigm for pedagogy
Every dancer has key memories of their early training: performing in their first show, important lightbulbs going off, reaching technical milestones, et...
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169Feature ArticlesFamilies 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...
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185Feature ArticlesThe Royal Ballet School to host first summer Intensive Course in the U.S.
For the first time in its near 100-year history, London’s The Royal Ballet School will bring its renowned Intensive Course for young...
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104Dance Studio OwnerThe origins of dance: How every culture moves differently
From the dawn of humanity, dance has been a universal expression of life – used to celebrate, mourn, worship, court and tell...
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422Dance Studio OwnerSimply the best: Valia Seiskaya celebrates 51 years of teaching
In the sleepy hamlet of St. James in Long Island, NY, there is an impressive ballet school driven by excellence. For over...
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353Dance Studio OwnerDance Teacher Summit: Being proactive about raising our future dancers
What do you love about being a teacher? Do you like coming up with killer combos, or watching your students shine on...
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617Top StoriesYouth America Grand Prix hosts ‘Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow’ Gala
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization – to...
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583Feature ArticlesDana Caspersen: Working with possibility
Watch a video of Dana Caspersen dancing. She makes millisecond shifts between performance images – pedestrian, quixotic and utopian. Just when you...
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763Feature ArticlesBODYTRAFFIC: Everybody dance now!
BODYTRAFFIC wants to get the world up and moving. Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett is committed to championing contemporary dance, educating audiences...
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476InterviewsEvergreen City Ballet steps into a new era with Artistic Director Maximiliano Guerra
Evergreen City Ballet of Renton, Washington, has been a beacon of ballet excellence for three decades, building a robust foundation rooted in...
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673Feature ArticlesPotential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...
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748Feature ArticlesChoreographic 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...
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608Feature ArticlesDancing in a second company but not feeling like a runner-up: DCDC2’s Fara Ling Shu Sean
The word “second” can have negative connotations – not first, not the best, runner-up, almost there. But it can also mean being...
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829Tips & AdviceElevate your pointe work: Improve your technique with advice from master teachers
Every ballet dancer wants flawless pointe work. Great pointe technique can get you noticed and make you stand out at a summer...
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816Feature ArticlesTrain with The Royal Ballet School anytime, anywhere
Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into The Royal Ballet School and experience world-class training at its finest? Well, now...
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732Feature ArticlesMavis Staines to retire as Artistic Director of the National Ballet School after 35 years of Leadership
Mavis Staines, Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) since 1989, will be retiring from the role in...
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1.5KFeature ArticlesDancing and ‘DREAM’ing: 10 Years of National Dance Institute’s DREAM Project
Picture this: a dance studio full of children moving and creating. You may not have expected it, but some of them are...
