Dance competitions were among the first events to be shut down when the COVID-19 pandemic exploded in the U.S. in mid-March, and they’ve been among the last able to restart. So much of the traditional structure of the competition—large groups of dancers and parents from dozens of different studios; a new city every week—simply won’t […]
Is dance a sport? Should it be in the Olympics? They’re complicated questions that tend to spark heated debate. But many dance fans will be excited to hear that breaking (please don’t call it breakdancing) has been provisionally added to the program for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The announcement was made yesterday. […]
In March 2018, Jennifer Knostman got a call from her son, Harrison. When she picked up, all she could hear was sobbing on the other end. After a brief second of anticipation, she finally heard him exclaim “Mom! I got into Juilliard!” It was everything she could have dreamed of, not just for her child […]
“WOD” is back for Season 3, and once again, the internet is loving it! How much do they love it, you ask? Well they’ve watched many of the dances millions of times, so it’s safe to say—A WHOLE LOT! We did some research and discovered which dances have been watched the most since Season 3’s […]
The fun doesn’t stop after Showstopper’s competition season ends. Join Showstopper this fall and winter for their 2018-19 Dance Conventions. Bring the whole studio or dance solo, but register soon so you do not miss out! Why Showstopper Dance Conventions? Exposure Network with dancers, choreographers, and teachers from all over the world. Experience and learn […]
Looking for your next audition shoe? Shot at and in collaboration with Broadway Dance Center, Só Dança has launched a new collection of shoes working with some pretty famous faces of the musical theater world! Offered in two different styles and either 2.5″ or 3″ heels, top industry professionals are loving how versatile and supportive […]
Showstopper has been making its impact on the dance world since 1978. Before then, dancers didn’t have a stage to perform on, the opportunity to learn from peers, or a competitive outlet like most sports. Debbie Roberts recognized this missing piece in the dance community and that is how America’s first and longest running dance […]
When it comes to the competition circuit, each new year brings a plethora of choreographic, music and fashion trends to the dance floor—from dancing in socks to dancing with props. To cap off a great year of dance, Dance Teacher spoke with competition judge Lauren Renck about four of her favorite trends she saw this […]
Balagna (in black) teaches her students how to make the most out of the competition experience. Seen and Heard at the Dance Teacher Summit Steppin’ Out—The Studio Lee’s Summit, Missouri 450 students Phyllis Balagna has been taking her students to conventions and competitions for 25 years, as long as her studio has been open. She has […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Nancy Giles, fourth from left, with fellow DT Summit ambassadors Nancy Giles Owner Southern Strutt Irmo, South Carolina 600 students During 32 years as a studio owner, Nancy Giles has learned a lot about running a business, including how to handle parent drama and make time for […]