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teacher stories

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How PeiJu Chien-Pott Turned Disappointment Into Success

Haley Hilton

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Kausha Campbell, as told to Haley Hilton

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What My Teacher Taught Me: MJ The Musical’s Kali Grinder on Kaydee Francis

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Hortensia Fonseca, Teacher and Founder of the Maryland Youth Ballet, Turns 100

Charlotte Barnett

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technique

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How Shelly Hutchinson Helps Dancers Find Their “Million-Dollar Jump”

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Group Of Girls In Tap Dancing Class With Teacher

It’s Time to Join DanceTeacher+!

Reanne Rodrigues

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Kumu Hula Share How They Are Preserving the Legacy of Hula for the Next Generation

April Deocariza

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Letter from the Editor: On Preserving and Protecting the Legacy of Dance

Reanne Rodrigues

Music

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How Kristin Sudeikis Lets Music Lead the Way

Amanda Sherwin

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Meghan Keeney

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Presenting Denver 2022 Dance Festival

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Ballet California’s Production of Cinderella

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Jun 4

Presenting Denver 2022 Dance Festival

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Ballet California’s Production of Cinderella

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Higher Ed

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It’s Time to Prioritize Dancer Wellness in University Dance Programs

Jess Spinner

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Lauren Wingenroth

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Garth Grimball

Health & Body

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Props and Equipment to Strengthen Technique for Intermediate and Advanced Dancers

Garnet Henderson

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Dr. Stephen Gray

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How to Talk to Your Male Students About Dance Belts

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Studio Owners

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Lauren Wingenroth

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Dance Teachers and Studio Owners, Start Saying “Yes” to “No”

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Jules Szabo

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Keep Your Talent: How Managers of Dance Businesses Can Combat “The Great Resignation”

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Teaching Tips

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Tips for Teaching Your Own Child

Maddy Miller

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