Editor’s Note

Jacques d’Amboise

The man who’s made dance education possible for 40,000 children

The 2011 Dance Teacher Awards

Congratulations to Tony Williams, Jamee Schleifer, Patricia Dickinson and Diane Frank

Ellen Weinstein

National Dance Institute’s artistic director demonstrates cool moves for kids.

2011 Dance Directory

Resources for your studio and teaching career

High Five

Five industry insiders give tips for Nationals.

Jonah Bokaer

Creative mind at work in the Georgia Tech studio

Fashion

Jazz styles and shoes

Krissy Richmond

Music for theater dance class

Drink Up

Help students avoid dehydration

Melissa Hayden

Ballet’s unstoppable force

Playing to Type

How to motivate many types of students

Summer School

In Oakland, CA, teachers learn new ways to bring dance into their classrooms.

Subtle Shifts

Adjusting course work for pre-college students

Not for Profit

Is it right for you?