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Dance has always been more than just movement. For many, it’s a language of healing, a way to connect, express, and rebuild. That’s why careers in dance therapy have been gaining attention, especially as more people recognize the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of combining movement with psychology. If you’ve ever considered turning your passion …
It’s the end of an era, and what a powerful, graceful, and unapologetically bold era it’s been. On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland will take her final bow with American Ballet Theatre at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City. The Fall Gala marks not just the end of her time as a …
A Lesson I Learned as a Young Dancer One of the first things that confused me as a young dancer wasn’t pirouettes, fouettés, or even petit allegro. It was… directions. I’ll never forget standing in a large studio while a choreographer called out, “Spot corner 1!” I froze. Corner 1? Where was that? I glanced …
Last summer, I shared an article about how to make the most of your summer teaching schedule as a dance educator. If you missed it, you can read it here: How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Teaching Schedule. My core belief hasn’t changed. I still think summer should be a time to …
When you think of teaching ballet terminology, you might picture students lined up at the barre, carefully repeating each word after the teacher. But in a summer dance camp setting, there’s room to mix things up. One of my favorite ways to reinforce ballet terms while keeping students engaged and moving is with a Ballet …
