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Find Time and Space This Summer for Some Dance Reading

Jill Randall

This summer, whether you’re reading for personal enjoyment or starting to build a syllabus for the fall, check out these nine new titles. The books below offer career advice, fascinating life stories, and fresh takes on dance history. Careers in Dance Four new books support the field with information about career paths, skill building, wellness, […]

A woman in bright pink classical Indian attire is in a dance studio, arms outstretched and face tilted up toward her right hand.

Sahasra Sambamoorthi Teaches a Bharatanatyam Warm-Up Combo

Hannah Chang Foster

The same ballet dancer shown in three different roles, in a long classical skirt, a black leotard with bare legs, and a silky pajama set.

How to Cast and Coach Dancers in Roles Outside of Their Comfort Zones

Stav Ziv

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Register Now: DT+ Teacher Talk, “Consent Practices in Dance Education”

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Registration Link for DT+ Teacher Talk: “Consent Practices in Dance Education”

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A group of children stands in a row, arms outstretched, next to a white dance teacher who is mimicking their pose.

7 Lesson-Planning Tips for K–12 Classes

Jill Randall

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Agrippina Vaganova: The Queen of Codified Ballet Technique

Rachel Rizzuto

A group of dancers led by a Black woman stand on their left leg, right leg extended back, with arms raised to clap up and left.

How Dance & Bmore Artistic Director CJay Philip Connects Generations in Baltimore Through the Performing Arts

Julia Mary Register

A group of hip hop dancers jump with legs wide and one arm raised, in a bright dance studio.

USC Assistant Professor Tiffany Bong Uses a DJ in Hip-Hop Class to “Create Art in Real Time”

Jennifer Heimlich

A diverse group of ballet dancers in pastel leotards and tights stand in formation with left leg pointed front. A teacher directs from the side of the room.

The Purity and Magic of the Cecchetti Method

Caedra Scott-Flaherty

A man in a black t-shirt and black pants leads a rehearsal in a dance studio. Several dancers wearing rehearsal attire are also visible.

University of Iowa Ballet Professor Eloy Barragán Shares a Partnered Phrase

Hannah Chang Foster

A brunette woman shows a young dancer a leotard, while another dancer and an older teacher look on. The scene is outside.

How the Dance Community Helped California Wildfire Victims Continue Their Training

Hannah Maria Hayes

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Leveling Up: Teaching Safe Lifts and Partnering Skills

Hannah Chang Foster

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