My mom, Stacy Bills, is easily the most influential dance teacher I’ve ever had. She knows what I really need as both an individual and a dancer. Without her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My mom has a rich dance background. She was a gymnast as a child, then began dancing at Center […]
In the December issue, DT staff reflects on their favorite covers of the year. Associate editor Kristin Schwab chose March. “Growing up as a bunhead, I’ll admit that I used to turn up my nose at the idea of dance team as a respected form. Jodi Maxfield’s story really validates that there is some great […]
Under visionary artistic director Jodi Maxfield, the Brigham Young University dance team opens doors for career-minded dancers. Director Jodi Maxfield with Brigham Young University dance team the Cougarettes When Jodi Maxfield first took the field alongside her fellow Brigham Young University Cougarettes in the late 1970s, their style exemplified that of many dance teams during […]