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Congratulations to our 2026 Dance Teacher Award honorees: Jacqulyn Buglisi, Archie Burnett, Zvi Gotheiner, Sheela Ramanath, and Lynn Simonson. These extraordinary educators have each made a lasting impact on dancers and communities through their artistry, mentorship, and dedication to dance education. Please join me in celebrating these remarkable teachers and all they have given to […]
Ballet isn’t typically thought of as a relaxing activity. But in Zvi Gotheiner’s open class at New York City Center, dancers are asked to find ease—and joy. “He gets people to actually work with and enjoy their physicality rather than fight against it,” says Alison Clancy, who performed with his company, ZviDance, for 15 years. […]
When students and peers speak about Sheela Ramanath, the artistic director and founder of Kalavaridhi Center for Performing Arts in Virginia, several words come up over and over: “humility,” “community,” “dedication” (to name only a few). These are values they say Ramanath not only practices every day but also imparts to her pupils—passed down in […]
Early in her dance training, then-third-grader Jacqulyn Buglisi told her mother: “I don’t want to do a recital. I want to learn how to dance.” That early drive to find the deeper meaning behind movement has remained a through line in her life. Whether as a principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, the […]
Extraordinary dance teachers do more than teach steps. They shape the way dancers move through the world, cultivating curiosity, confidence, and a lasting love of the art form. This year, our awards selection committee is proud to recognize five educators who represent distinct approaches to teaching—spanning generations, styles, and traditions—and whose influence extends far beyond […]
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! […]
March brings fresh, springlike momentum into the studio, so this month’s DT+ stories highlight thoughtful, joyful teaching. First up, we’re diving into a timely conversation on safe stretching practices—taking a closer look at how flexibility is taught and how we can better protect dancers’ long-term health without sacrificing artistry. March is also your chance to […]
Great teaching deserves to be recognized—and you can help. The 2026 Dance Teacher Awards nominations are now open! Each year, we honor outstanding dance educators for their contributions to the field. We’re looking for dance educators who: Dance educators of all kinds are eligible to receive the Dance Teacher Award, including those working in private […]