“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” —Sensei Ogui (via Cindy Clough, Just For Kix, at the
Dance Teacher Summit)

It’s always fun to work on the Competition and Convention issue because it happens right after Nationals and our … More »

Derek Mitchell

How I teach street jazz

“Scoop, reach, swipe, cut, groove, groove. Then tick, tick, click.” In a fitted T-shirt, stretch … More »

It Takes Heart to Win Trophies

Three successful competition studios that differ in size and location have at least one thing in common.

For studios big … More »

Be Our Guest

You’ve invited a celebrity choreographer to your studio to create a number for your senior dancers. Now what?

Megan Lawson is on a … More »

New Takes on Classic ’Dos

Three updated performance hairstyles

Looking to spice up the classic bun or French twist in your next recital? DT rounded … More »

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