Tag: dianne walker

The memorable and inspiring quotes from each of the honorees’ speeches moved the room and reminded us all why dance and those who teach it deserve their moment in the spotlight.

Join us in celebrating our 2025 Dance Teacher Award honorees on Tuesday, October 7th, at The Loft at City Winery in New York City. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the event will run from 11:30-1:30. Light refreshments will be served.  Get your tickets here! The annual Dance Teacher Awards honor extraordinary educators for their […]

The Dance Teacher Awards provide an important opportunity to recognize dance educators who are making a mark in the field. Since the awards’ inception in 2003, the long list of honorees has grown to include luminaries like Judith Jamison, Jacques d’Amboise, Kay Mazzo and Risa Steinberg, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. This year, we’re excited […]

“I’m kind of going to go off script for a minute,” Dianne Walker says within the first minute of our interview. With a chuckle, she adds, “Like I needed to preface that.” For a teacher who is as beloved worldwide for sharing stories as she is for sharing steps, it’s no surprise that she’s eager […]