The dancers are ready, the costumes are done, and the sets are loaded. But have you given any thought to the people on the other side of the curtain? This month, we’re sharing some production tweaks that can excite your audience and elevate your presentations not just during Nutcracker season, but also during recitals and beyond.
We’re also offering tips for helping your students increase their turning “sweet spot” while maintaining control, placement, and consistency, in this month’s Technique & Artistry column; Daniel Duell passes along Balanchine’s lessons on musicality in our Playlist column, and former Batsheva dancer and Gaga educator Billy Barry shares what he has learnt on his dance and teaching journey in our Teacher Tools column.
Before the year is up, please take a moment to consider who you’d like to nominate for a 2026 Dance Teacher Award. You may submit your nomination via this form by Monday, March 30, 2026.
From us all at Dance Teacher, we wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season!
With gratitude,
Reanne Rodrigues
rrodrigues@dancemedia.com
