Role model for self-sufficiency in Mississippi Dance was a refuge to USM students after Hurricane Katrina. Stacy Reischman Fletcher has earned quite the nickname from her students at The University of Southern Mississippi: “God.” “Everything she does is gold,” says 2009 graduate Lauren Soutullo Smith. “From her genius answers to our questions to her beautiful […]
Empowering young women in Chicago Robin Fisher started The Dance Foundation to help young women in Chicago’s underserved communities. In the second-floor office of Fisher Dance Center is a desk that sees a lot of activity. It’s covered with paperwork and mail, and spanning its edge, facing the room, is a sign bearing these words: […]
During a candid moment at last year’s Dance Teacher Summit, a class of teachers watched as Frank Hatchett corrected his own demonstrators. “One more time with that cross-step-step,” he said to one dancer. She gave it a try. “No,” he said firmly, gesturing to the next in line. The second dancer made an attempt. “No,” […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Past award-winners (from top): Kee-Juan Han (2008), Bonnie Schuetz (2009), Liz Schmidt (2012), Kim Stroud (2012) and Jamee Scheifer (2011) Each year, the Dance Teacher Awards honors four outstanding educators for their hard work, dedication and contributions to the field. Past recipients have ranged from world-dance […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit We’ve rounded up the best moments from the Capezio A.C.E. and Dance Teacher Awards evening at July’s 2012 Dance Teacher Summit. “Thank you so much for this incredibly inspiring event. The energy, ideas, passion and tools you provided all of the instructors will continue to touch and […]