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.
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Prioritizing Safety at Dance Conventions

Emily Bufferd

Dance conventions are an exciting part of a dancer’s year: fast-paced weekends filled with new choreography, artistic inspiration, and opportunities to learn from industry professionals. Behind the excitement of packed ballrooms and high-energy classes, however, lies an important responsibility for educators: keeping dancers physically safe. “Safe dancing is smart dancing” is one of my deepest-held […]

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.
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Brazilian Social Project Inspires Young Dancers From Chile to Dream Big

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Registration Link for DT+ Teacher Talk: “Creating Safe Dance Competition Spaces”

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