Balancing life as a working parent is tough—particularly when trying to navigate a physical job like teaching dance. As DanceTeacher+ celebrates Mother’s Day, two teachers talk about the challenges they faced during pregnancy, and adjusting to motherhood in the studio. Trying to Conceive Chicagoan Wendy Park teaches a variety of classes for ages 5 to […]
Dear DT+ Community, The school year is nearly over. And with recitals and end-of-year performances looming large, now’s the perfect time to take a step back from the chaos and make sure you’re viewing students’ needs—and your own—holistically. May is both National Mindfulness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. To that end, we’re bringing you […]
Dear DT+ Community, Among the many joys we experience as dance educators, it’s the ability to instill in our students a deeper meaning and appreciation for the art form, that is perhaps most fulfilling. That’s why I’m so excited for you to read this month’s feature on how master hula teachers known as “Kumu Hula” […]