In fond memory of a legendary teacher, we wanted to revive some timeless wisdom David Howard shared with us back in 2001. • Instead of talking to students for 15 minutes, put what you are trying to say in the steps. • Give students a physical analysis to see the kind of bodies that they […]
Actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away yesterday in Greenwich, Connecticut, at age 80. Known for her starring roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the ’70s and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the ’60s, Moore helped create a positive image of the 20th-century career woman. But did you know that she was a […]
As a principal dancer with the Harkness Ballet in the 1960s, master teacher Finis Jhung refined his technique under the tutelage of legendary ballet teacher David Howard. “When we performed, he would take notes. After the show he’d give little tips like, ‘When you do your double tour, pull back a little to the left.’ […]
David Howard on the January 2001 cover David Howard’s passing has dealt an emotional blow to the dance world, particularly to his many students and fellow staff members at New York City’s Steps on Broadway. “We are bereft,” says Steps’ co-artistic managing director Diane Grumet. “A tremendous loss to the dance world, a tremendous gift […]
“I’ve always liked to question things,” says renowned ballet teacher and coach David Howard. His success in training dancers, from adult beginners to seasoned ballerinas, is proof that Howard is asking the right questions. Never one to rest on his laurels, the master educator is also a tireless student of dance pedagogy. His teaching philosophy […]