Dance Teacher

Last week, the dance education community gathered at The Loft at City Winery in New York City, to celebrate five exemplary educators whose work has shaped generations of dancers and strengthened their communities.

This year’s 2026 Dance Teacher Awards honorees—Jacqulyn Buglisi, Archie Burnett, Zvi Gotheiner, Sheela Ramanath, and Lynn Simonson—represent a re...

In mid-July, smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the eastern U.S., causing unhealthy and hazardous air quality in cities including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. On days like these, everyone in the community feels the effects of the drastic decline in air quality. But for dancers and athletes, air pollution raises additional considerations—and wildfire ...

From parents recording every combination to students posting rehearsals on TikTok, smartphones have permeated the dance studio.

So how can teachers and studio owners balance the desire to capture and share dance joys while protecting privacy, maintaining boundaries, and keeping students focused in class?

Join our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Filming in...

Timing is everything for Melissa Toogood, the dean and director of Juilliard’s dance division. Toogood tells Dance Teacher that accountability to timing, yet the flexibility and adaptability to make creative choices, are important qualities she emphasizes with dancers—and something she’s on the lookout for when auditioning prospective students.

“Are they m...

Every dance teacher dreams of a spacious, clean studio. But for many educators—particularly those in K–12 schools—the reality is teaching in shared, multipurpose spaces, adapting to frequent room changes throughout the school year to accommodate assemblies, indoor lunches, and other school events.

While you can’t always control your teaching environment, ...