In the December issue, DT staff reflects on their favorite covers of the year. Assistant editor Rachel Rizzuto’s pick was September.

“I really loved our cover story on Judy Rice. I enjoyed her frankness about how inept she felt, starting out as a ballet teacher. And her willingness to start from scratch in the field, coupled with her work ethic, has brought her full circle—now she’s a beloved faculty member and in-demand on the competition scene. Meeting her at our DT Summit was icing on the cake! She was just as bubbly, witty and knowledgeable in person as she was on the page.”

Click to read the September 2013 cover story on how Judy Rice bridges the realms of competition and college dance; modern dance and ballet.