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1. Turn their backs to the mirror. When students face away from the mirror, they have to remember the dance without watching each other. —Kasey Cosentino, Silicon Valley Dance Academy, Cupertino, California 2. Introduce improvisation exercises. Not only does it warm up their bodies, but also their ears—to hear and feel the music—and their imaginations. […]

MacKenzie’s contemporary class has a foundation in Giordano jazz basics. Teachers share the philosophies and materials that make them successful in their careers and classes. From a young age, Lizzie MacKenzie’s students learn the value of hard work and professionalism. “My reputation precedes me,” she says. “I get pretty serious students coming my way, because those […]