by Haley Hilton | Aug 7, 2019 | Studio Owners, teacher stories
Jacki Ford recently wrapped up the first year of her new studio, District Dance NYC, a new dance training program for kids ages 3–10 in the Financial District of Manhattan.Starting a studio at any location in the country is a major undertaking, but taking it on in New...
by Barry Kerollis for Dance Magazine | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
When most people think of dance students, they imagine lithe children and teenagers waltzing around classrooms with their legs lifted to their ears. It doesn’t often cross our minds that dance training can involve an older woman trying to build strength in her...
by Rachel Hellwig | May 22, 2018 | Just for fun
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world.We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us wish we...
by Dance Teacher | Mar 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking to find new teaching jobs or just expand your reach as a teacher, look no further than your Instagram account. Developing a digital voice that connects with studios and dancers is an easy (and cost-free) strategy to boost your...
by Betsy Farber | Mar 6, 2018 | Teaching Tips
Showing up day after day to the ballet barre can feel monotonous, at times, tedious. Ohhh, le sigh. But as teachers and students know, daily practice is essential to maintaining strength and technique.Before you hit class today, take a quick inspiration Insta video...
by Betsy Farber | Sep 6, 2017 | News
The event, Celebrating Diversity, September 7–10, features work by 30–35 choreographers from around the world. Modern choreographer Garth Fagan, beloved educator Martha Myers and Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will also be honored at the event, held at Alvin...
by Rachel Caldwell | Oct 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
New Yorkers, get ready for a 60-minute dance extravaganza! 60×60 Dance returns to the Brookfield Place Winter Garden for two performances next Friday, October 23. Sixty dance groups will each premiere a 60-second work, set to new music by 60 different composers....
by Andrea Marks | Sep 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Diana Byer with Ballet School NY student Victor Rosario In a 2012 DT Technique column, New York Theatre Ballet artistic director Diana Byer shared her approach to teaching the Cecchetti method and impressed us with her adorable and talented young students. Recently,...
by Andrea Marks | Sep 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
This morning, New York City Ballet released “New Beginnings,” a video featuring Maria Kowroski and Ask la Cour dancing on a roof in the shadow of One World Trade Center. The pair performed the pas de deux from Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain, a ballet whose...
by Joe Sullivan | Jun 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Savion Glover is serious. Serious talent. Serious about upholding tap history. Serious about having a good time and making the audience feel joy. Serious is the only way to describe the man after seeing the second performance of his new show STePz at The Joyce Theater...