From director shifts to faculty appointments and beyond, here are the major dance educator moves you should know about from winter 2024–25.
Nicole Haskins was named artistic director of San Jose Dance Theatre.
Dexandro Montalvo stepped down from his post as ODC Dance Jam’s co-artistic director at the end of 2024. Douglas Gillespie joined as associate director in February.
Elizabeth Honer succeeded Tim Arthur as CEO of the Royal Academy of Dance on January 21.
Dan Galpern was named CEO of DanceOne.
Troy Anthony was named National Dance Institute’s Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence for 2024–25.
Heidi Cruz-Austin, director of dance at Muhlenberg College, has been promoted to associate professor of dance and awarded tenure.