May 2008

Table of Contents

Special Section: Teaching Every Age

 

Style: Fashion

Through the Years

The latest looks for all—from tiny tots to adults

by Courtney R. Allen

 

Style: The Goods

Fresh Faces

Suitable makeup looks for young students, males and teenagers

 

Teaching: How-To

Age-Appropriate Teaching

Create classroom activities that bring out the best in every age.

by Debbie Strong

 

Teaching: Music Picks

All Grown Up

Tina Barnes, owner of Dance With Tina in Killeen, Texas, shares her go-to music choices for adult dancers.

 

BONUS FEATURES

 

Passing the Torch

Jason Samuels Smith talks about going from tap phenom to master teacher and ambassador for his art.

by Sara Jarrett

 

Step-By-Step

All That's Old is New Again

Jason Samuels Smith shares a time step with roots in tapÕs golden age.

 

Teaching

 

History

Honi Coles

A tap dance legend

by Stacie Strong

 

Competition

Risky Business

The drawbacks and benefits of performing a routine with a controversial theme

by Colleen Leonard

 

K–12

A New Sound

Three creative ways to incorporate music into class and performance

by Auburn Scallon

 

Higher Ed

Reaching Out

Prep students for the real world by encouraging community-related dance projects.

by Jennifer Anderson

 

Business

 

How-To

Finding the Right Fit

Tips on hiring qualified teachers for your studio

by Catherine L. Tully

 

News

 

Happenings

News and events

 

People

Educators, directors and artists on the move

 

Products

Desk accessories, bags, music and more

 

In Every Issue

 

Editor's Note

Across Generations

 

Chat Room

Our message board Question of the Month and more

 

Ask the Experts

Helping boys gain flexibility and the benefits of confidentiality agreements

 

DT Recognizes

Goh Ballet Summer Teacher Training Course

 

Final Pose

Jason Samuels Smith