Melanie Person teaching students at The Ailey School.
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Creating a Pushback-Free Dance Environment

Most anyone in dance education has experienced those uncomfortable moments when a student responds negatively to feedback, refuses to apply corrections, or outright talks back.  While most teachers generously share their knowledge in hopes of bettering a student’s practice, it doesn’t mean dancers will always be agreeable or receptive.  As the cultural landscape of dance […]

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