Dance Teacher Awards

Group photo of the 2026 Dance Teacher awardees.

The 2026 Dance Teacher Awards: Celebrating the Power of Teaching

Reanne Rodrigues

Last week, the dance education community gathered at The Loft at City Winery in New York City, to celebrate five exemplary educators whose work has shaped generations of dancers and strengthened their communities. This year’s 2026 Dance Teacher Awards honorees—Jacqulyn Buglisi, Archie Burnett, Zvi Gotheiner, Sheela Ramanath, and Lynn Simonson—represent a remarkable range of dance […]

Lynn Simonson assisting a student who is lying down on a yoga mat while other students overlook.

2026 Dance Teacher Awardee Lynn Simonson Built a Technique for Every Body

Karen Hildebrand

Zvi Gotheiner teaching in a dark-lit rehearsal space.

2026 Dance Teacher Awardee Zvi Gotheiner Redefines the Ballet Classroom

Jennifer Heimlich

Sheela Ramanath in a white and red saree teaching in front of a classroom of Indian classical dancers.

2026 Dance Teacher Awardee Sheela Ramanath Builds Community and Connection Through Indian Classical Dance

Rebecca Corey

Dancer and teacher Archie Burnett poses with a wide, bright smile in front of a bright-yellow, seamless backdrop. His linen pants are deep purple and his linen shirt is a lighter shade of the same color, closer to lavender. He appears to be caught candidly while dancing.

2026 Dance Teacher Awardee Archie Burnett Has Brought Voguing to Students Worldwide With Authenticity and Flair

Zachary Whittenburg

A woman with short white hair stands with her arms extended wide, looking out. She wears a long-sleeved black top and a brown scarf tied at her neck.

2026 Dance Teacher Award Honoree Jacqulyn Buglisi Grounds Generations of Dancers in Graham Technique

Chava Pearl Lansky

Announcing the 2026 Dance Teacher Award Honorees

Reanne Rodrigues

Nominations Are Open for the 2026 Dance Teacher Awards

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Dance Teacher's editorial director, Reanne Rodrigues, (wearing a red dress) greets attendees at the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards ceremony.

Celebrating Excellence: Highlights From the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards

Reanne Rodrigues

A composite image with four dance teachers' headshots and the words 2025 Dance Teacher Awards written in green.

You’re Invited to the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards Ceremony!

Kathryn Holmes

A composite image with four dance teachers' headshots and the words 2025 Dance Teacher Awards written in green.

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards!

Kathryn Holmes

A Black woman leads a seminar with students sitting on the floor of a brightly lit dance studio.

2025 Dance Teacher Award Honoree Sylvia Waters Has Inspired Early-Career Dancers to Tap Into their Humanity

Courtney Celeste Fox

A Latino man stands center stage with arms outstretched. Behind him, dancers wearing traditional southwestern costumes twirls in bright, full red and yellow skirts. The background is black with bright spotlights.

2025 Dance Teacher Award Honoree Roger Montoya Uplifts Students Through Mentorship

Sophie Bress

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