Letter From the Editor: Honoring Today’s Leaders and Supporting Tomorrow’s Dancers
We’re about to announce our 2026 Dance Teacher Award honorees—five extraordinary educators who have made a lasting impact on dancers and communities through their artistry, mentorship, and dedication to dance education. Later this month, you’ll be able to read each honoree’s profile and learn what made them stand out to our awards committee. Stay tuned!
On Thursday, August 13, at 12 pm EDT, we’ll be hosting our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Assessing Pointe Readiness.” We’ll explore everything from physical development, strength, technique, and alignment to the role of proper pointe shoe fitting. Join us for practical guidance and tools to help you confidently support students through this important milestone. Register here!
Alongside these announcements, we’re spotlighting dancer and educator Lucy Vallely, exploring tap artistry with Sara Brians in our Lesson Plan column, and sharing pointers for teaching K–12 dance in nontraditional spaces.
With excitement,
Reanne Rodrigues
rrodrigues@dancemedia.com
