Blueprint for Success

Joan Finkelstein is on the verge of a great achievement: providing dance instruction to every public school student in New York City.

The 2006 Costume Preview

130 of the newest costume styles, plus new shoes

A Fitting Occupation

Dance costumer Sandra Woodall shares her creative process.

Costuming on a Budget

The four Bs of dressing dance on the cheap

Competition Chic

Expert advice for dressing versatile hair and makeup looks for competition

Performance Planner: Revamp Your Holiday Show

Create a non-traditional holiday show with these refreshing ideas from fellow studio owners.

When The Nutcracker Suite Turns Sour

Learn from veteran teachers’ mistakes to avoid a Nutcracker nightmare.

Agrippina Vaganova

An influential teacher of classical ballet

No More Problem Parents

Develop these communication skills to improve the parent-teacher relationship.

Teaching in Outreach

How to make the most out of being a teaching artist in public school

How to Start a Company, Part 2

What are the pros and cons of being a nonprofit, and the logistics of becoming one?