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How the National Dance Institute’s DREAM Project Creates Inclusive Dance Programming for Students With and Without Disabilities

New York City’s National Dance Institute dates back to 1976, when Jacques d’Amboise founded it during his final years as a principal with New York City Ballet. d’Amboise recognized the transformational impact dance education had on his life and wanted every child to have the same opportunities. “When he said ‘every child,’ he meant every […]

Letter From the Editor: Passion Meets Purpose

The countdown to our end-of-year performances has officially begun! We’ve shared valuable resources on everything from managing rehearsals to staying healthy and keeping nerves in check, over the last few months. This month, we’re focusing on that one committed group in our communities, our parent volunteers, who work side by side with us to make […]

Registration Link for DT+ Teacher Talk: “Best Practices for Working With Students With Disabilities”

Find out how to plan and implement an effective and inclusive class program, tailor your teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with different disabilities, and be adaptable and intentional about your approach, whether you teach in a K–12 setting, private studio, or community dance program, in our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Best Practices […]

Register Now: DT+ Teacher Talk, “Best Practices for Working With Students With Disabilities”

Get all the insight you need into providing meaningful dance education for students with disabilities in our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Best Practices for Working With Students With Disabilities,” on Thursday, March 20, at 12 pm EDT.  In this live hour-long Zoom discussion, Dance Teacher’s editorial director, Reanne Rodrigues, will be joined by experienced dance/disability […]