2018 was an incredible year here at Dance Teacher, and we can’t let it go without one final homage to the cover stories we absolutely loved! Check out these 12 standout features you’ll want to read again and again (go ahead, nothing’s stopping you!), and let us know over on our Facebook page what your favorite piece of the year was!
January—55 Years of Giordano Dance
Photo by Quinn Wharton
February—5 Powerhouse Couples Who Teach
Photo by Jim Lafferty
In February we were inspired by some seriously talented teaching teams, who are actual couples in real life! Give it a read, and prepare to swoon!
March—Stephanie Saland: Reconnecting to Joy
Photo by Lindsay Thomas
In March we came to know the life and career path of Balanchine protégé Stephanie Saland. This is a must-read!
April—Martha Nichols: A Leap of Faith
Photo by Jim Lafferty
In April, the ever beautiful Martha Nichols graced our cover and shared with us the five times she went her own way. She’s a force! Now go give her story a read!
May—What Is It About Utah?
Photo by Kim Raff
In May we heard from three studio owners who have a major influence on the booming studio market in Utah. That state is doing something right, and these ladies are here to tell you what that is!
June—Cynthia Harvey
Photo by Kyle Froman
June brought us some insight from Cynthia Harvey as she takes the helm at American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School.
July—Julie Kent
Photo by Rachel Papo
In July, Julie Kent was DT‘s 2018 Award of Distinction honoree and took her place among other historic ballet leaders. Here she talks about her leadership role as artistic director of The Washington Ballet.
August—d. Sabela Grimes
Photo by Rose Eichenbaum
In August, d. Sabela Grimes made a compelling case for hip hop in higher education. He wants it to be accessible for all dancers!
September—Teamwork: Angie Hauser and Chris Aiken at Smith College
Photo by Christopher Duggan
In September, Angie Hauser and Chris Aiken shared three lessons on teamwork they derived from their experiences working together at Smith College, where they currently share a teaching position in the department of dance.
October—Brian Friedman on Insta-Fame and Staying Power
Photo by Lee Cherry
In October, Brian Friedman sat down with DT to give us some insight into his impressive staying power in the dance industry.
November—Edward Ellison's Impossible Dream
Photo by Jim Lafferty
In November, we learned about how Edward Ellison is molding ballet’s future with his intentionally small yet successful school, Ellison Ballet.
December—The Multifaceted Francesca Harper
Photo by Kyle Froman
In December we learned about the influence of Francesca Harper, and the role of improvisation in contemporary ballet.
