Following his undeniable excitement from attending a New Kids on the Block concert at age 6, Kenny Wormald’s parents enrolled him at the Gold School in Brockton, Massachusetts. Since then, whether he’s teaching at a NUVO or Break The Floor convention, running his new studio, Playground L.A., or performing on “Dancing with the Stars,” it’s […]
Every studio has a story. And when two or more are gathered in a 15-mile radius, behind-the-scenes drama and regional rivalries often figure prominently in their histories. In a small town in northeastern Massachusetts, however, the story is quite different. Instead of a tale of stolen students or cutthroat competition, it’s a story of love: […]
Spinal alignment is like turnout, says Michael Kelly Bruce, associate professor of dance at The Ohio State University. “It’s a mechanism, not an aesthetic.” But as with turnout, dancers’ visual goals often lead them to force their bodies into unnatural positions. “A healthier spine has to do with acknowledging the structural integrity of what’s there, […]
Al Blackstone only recently found his true stride in the dance world. Growing up taking class at his parents’ studio and going to competitions, he loved nothing more than performing. But now, whether he’s teaching a room full of professional-level dancers in New York City, a group of kids at a convention or at the […]
Most ballet teachers like to reserve the last part of class for jumping, a time when students happily try to defy gravity and take flight. But some dancers have difficulty getting off the ground. Maybe they don’t use their plié or struggle to coordinate their arms and legs to achieve a strong position in the […]
1. SUMMIT VIRTUAL PASS – After the event, each attendee will be able to view dance classes, seminars and events held at the Summit online! 2. A BONDING EXPERIENCE – There’s no better way to strengthen your relationships and get renewed for the new year! 3. ADD VALUE TO YOUR COMPANY – For studio owners, […]
Miss Kim leads class at Kelli Wilkins’ Club Dance studio in Phoenix.”Whether I’m in a room of 40 or 400 kids, I’m going to find a way to make a difference in some way, shape, or form,” says Kim McSwain about the inspirational, upbeat teaching style that’s become her calling card with students and teachers […]
Makeup and hair pro Chuck Jensen offers tips on tasteful glitter makeup, false eyelash application and a dance ‘do for short hair. Fals(i)e Friends Photo by Erin Baiano These tricks will help even the most seasoned of false-lash appliers (read: your senior comp kids). When applying false lashes, use a mirror on a table a […]
PICTURE YOURSELF IN THIS PHOTO. (Here, our 2016 award winners and the DT staff.) If you’re a dance teacher, studio owner, professional dancer or just someone who can bring the funk at a party thanks to your adolescent dance studies, you’ve definitely encountered a teacher who had a sizable impact on your life. Now’s the […]
Dance Teacher editors stand with the 2016 Dance Teacher Award winners at the Capezio A.C.E. Awards. From left to right: Rachel Caldwell, Rachel Rizzuto, Helen Rolfe, Joanne Chapman, Claudio Muñoz, Robert Battle, Karen Hildebrand, Kathleen Isaac and Pamela VanGilder What a whirlwind weekend! It was my first-ever Dance Teacher Summit, and it was awesome! Throughout […]