Barry Kerollis

Barry Kerollis is the artistic director of Movement Headquarters Ballet Company. He danced professionally with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Houston Ballet. Currently, he is on faculty at Broadway Dance Center, judges for Youth America Grand Prix and hosts the Pas de Chát: Talking Dance podcast.

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How to Establish Rapport With Your Dance Colleagues

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Melanie Person teaching students at The Ailey School.

How to Deal With Student Pushback

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Sidra Bell stands in a room of students copying her movements. She has one hand on her head and the other arm extended.

3 Seasoned Teachers Share Advice on Managing Large-Scale Master Classes

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Kerollis stands in a second position relevé with arms in fifth position, leading a group of teenage ballet dancers from the front of the studio.

Retiring My Body Image: Learning to Embrace My Physique Beyond My Performance Career

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Dance educator Erica Fishbach teaching.

Hiring or Working as an Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What’s Right for You or Your Dance Studio?

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Collage of dance school directors with students

Is Work–Life Balance Possible for Dance Educators in Leadership Positions?

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As I Lose My Line, I Gain…

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Dudley Flores lies in a hospital bed, eating from a tray

Teachers Get Hurt, Too: 3 Educators on the Unique Struggle of Teaching Injuries

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Dear Dance Teachers: Are You Okay?

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Eight Contactless Corrections Your Students Can Give Themselves

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