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Juon smiles and sits on a raised platform while fitting a dancer for pointe shoes.

Esther Juon’s Focus on Alignment and Anatomy Is Redefining Pointe Shoe Fitting

Erica Iacono for Dance Retailer News

How a career-altering injury led Esther Juon to create a system of pointe shoe fitting and dance education that prioritizes pointe readiness and dancer safety. At 15 years old, Esther Juon had a somewhat late start to ballet. But she progressed rapidly, dancing as a full-time student with the Zurich Opera House in ballets, operas, […]

A group of students in a dance studio imitate the movement of a faculty member.

What Does It Take to Launch a Dance Major?

Kathryn Holmes For Dance Magazine

Photo of a dance instructor leading a group of young children practicing a cross-armed movement in a studio with brick walls and wood floors.

3 Studios Reshaping Traditional Dance Education

Hannah Maria Hayes

A woman in baggy white clothing dances under a spotlight in a darkly lit room.

For Jodi Melnick, Movement Always Takes Precedence Over Music

Rebecca Corey

person doing exercices for feet strengtening with elastic band sitting on wooden floor

Registration Link for DT+ Teacher Talk: “Exercises for Strong, Supple Feet”

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person doing exercices for feet strengtening with elastic band sitting on wooden floor

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Watch DT+ Teacher Talk: “Creating Safe Dance Competition Spaces”

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On a dance convention stage, a girl on the far left is sitting on her left leg with her right leg extended. In the middle, Shannon Atkins points at a dancer on the far right, who is moving into a similar leg extension.

Prioritizing Safety at Dance Conventions

Emily Bufferd

A collage of three images. On the left, a dancer on stage in a white dress. In the middle, three dancers in black leotards pose with their teacher. On the far right, another dancer poses on pointe in a white dress in a studio.

Brazilian Social Project Inspires Young Dancers From Chile to Dream Big

Lindsay Martell

Headshots of Cat Cogliandro and Geraldine Brown.

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Black and white image of Michio Ito dressed as a matador for his 1927 piece Tango.

Michio Ito: The Forgotten Modern Dance Pioneer

Rachel Straus

Collage of Cat Cogliandro and Geraldine Brown.

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Ballet dancer leaping with the light blurred behind in a fiery orange tone.

How to Help Your Students Effectively Develop Muscle Memory

Sarah Parker

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