Dance Unlimited student Brielle Thomson Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Danie Beck Former owner, Dance Unlimited Miami, FL 350 students Though she sold Dance Unlimited in 2011, Danie Beck has 55-plus years of experience, and she remains involved in the industry, providing consulting services to other studio owners. She freshens up her […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit A Night of Celebration! August’s Dance Teacher Summit in New York City was a blast! Like the rest of the attendees, the DT staff stayed busy, soaking up teachers’ (and readers’) wisdom during three days of intensive seminars and movement classes, not to mention the Hall of […]
74 students completed the 80-member bridal party at a U.K. dance teacher’s wedding. Nice formation, dancers! Nobody loves their students the way dance teachers do. They’re known to go out of their way to make each child feel appreciated and included in the studio family. In fact, at the Dance Teacher Summit, ambassador Phyllis Balagna […]
It may seem that the stork dropped Wendy Whelan at New York City Ballet’s doorstep–but she was actually born in the small city of Louisville, Kentucky. Though she never got the chance to meet Balanchine, she was familiar with his neoclassical style when she arrived at the School of American Ballet. She credits Robbie Dicello […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit An active commercial dancer, Katy Spreadbury is renowned for teaching 4- to 7-year-old dancers on the JUMP Dance Convention circuit. She’s spent over a decade honing her craft, and the results are visible to anyone who pokes their head into one of her baby ballerina classes. Beyond […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Leeper led an invigorating class at the 2012 DT Summit Dance Teacher Summit faculty member Ray Leeper gives all of his energy when he teaches, and he expects the same from students. The 25-year convention circuit veteran is known for drawing powerful, full-out performances from hundreds of […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit As a regular convention faculty member, Debbi Dee is a pro at teaching tap to teachers. Named a “Living Treasure in American Dance” by Oklahoma City University in 2011, she will be teaching at the Dance Teacher Summit in August. Dee spoke to DT about her […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Carole Royal Royal Dance Works Phoenix, AZ 500 students A studio owner for 33 years, Carole Royal has learned the hard way how to separate her passion for dance from her livelihood as a business owner. The four-time ambassador shares her experience and advice at the annual […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Donna Aravena Co-owner, Seven Star School of Performing Arts Brewster, NY 550 students Donna Aravena Seven Star students performing in The Nutcracker Donna Aravena has run the Seven Star School of Performing Arts studio with her daughter Nicole since 2002, and she has learned some important lessons […]
Seen & Heard At the Dance Teacher Summit Phyllis Balagna with a Steppin’ Out student and at the 2012 Dance Teacher Summit Phyllis Balagna Owner, Steppin’ Out—The Studio Lee’s Summit, Missouri 550 students After being a business owner for nearly 25 years, Phyllis Balagna was awarded 2011 Volunteer of the Year and Small Business of […]