Courtney Escoyne

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Hofesh Shechter sits on the floor of a studio, speaking to a seated circle of young dancers in warm-ups.

Educator Moves: What You Might Have Missed in Spring 2026

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Educator Moves: What You Might Have Missed in Winter 2025–26

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Gerald Casel dances in front of a concrete building near a redwood tree.

Educator Moves: What You Might Have Missed in Fall 2025

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Diane Partington smiles widely as she helps a young dancer craft a flower crown.

Educator Moves: What You Might Have Missed in Summer 2025

Courtney Escoyne

Image of young ballet students at the barre in a ballet class with one student being supported by educator Diana Byer

Educator Moves: What You Might Have Missed in Spring 2025

Courtney Escoyne

Seven dancers costumed in red turtlenecks and blue jeans perform on a darkened stage. They create angular, asymetrical shapes using negative space, some connecting with hands on each other's sides or arms.

Educator Moves: Shifts in the Dance Education Landscape From Winter 2024–25

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Eric Tamm in performance. He balances in back attitude croisé, arms open and welcoming to the audience.

Educator Moves: Shifts in the Dance Education Landscape From Fall 2024

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Iain Mackay in performance. He glances down toward his feet mid-assemblé, arms jauntily raised to his sides. In one hand is a bottle of wine. He is brightly costumed in pastel yellow tights and a teal frock coat over a patterned shirt. The backdrop is pastoral.

Educator Moves: Shifts in the Dance Education Landscape From Summer 2024

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Hari Kirshnan dances in a room with an exposed brick wall. His back is to the camera as he balances on the ball of one foot, looking over his shoulder as he extends a splayed hand up to the corner. His other hand is pressed to his chest; his working leg kicks up and back in almost a flexed foot back attitude.

Educator Moves: Shifts in the Dance Education Landscape From Spring 2024

Courtney Escoyne

Alexander Campbell jumps with one leg extended side, just above 90 degrees. His arms are slightly above chest height as they extend to the side, palms up. He is costumed in a cream colored vest over a white shirt and matching tights and ballet slippers.

Educator Moves: Shifts in the Dance Education Landscape From Winter 2023–24

Courtney Escoyne