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Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Dance Teacher Awards!

Chava Pearl Lansky

The Dance Teacher Awards provide an integral opportunity to recognize dance educators making a mark in their communities. Over the past 20 years, the long list of awardees has grown to include luminaries ranging from Judith Jamison to Stephanie and Bo Spassoff to Earl Mosley to Katherine Dunham. This year, we’re excited to add five […]

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Dance Teacher Awards

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Dance Teacher Awards!

Chava Pearl Lansky

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News

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Dance Teacher Awards!

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Teaching Tips

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