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“Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux”: Philosophical and Practical Guidance from the Pros

August 13, 2018 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

Pas de Deux

Dance partners on stage and off, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra, present a detailed guide with practical advice, historical context and personal philosophy on the ballet pas de deux.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: ballet, book review, Carlos Miguel Guerra, classical ballet, dance books, dance education, dance history, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, miami city ballet, partnering, Pas de deux, Performing arts

Laying The Path To Your Best Work in Dance And Education

February 19, 2016 by Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment

dancing feet

A year ago Heather wanted to quit teaching dance. She’s back but with new purpose after reevaluating and evolving. Find out what it took to find her way back.

Filed Under: Blog, K-12, Teaching Tagged With: career path, challenges, dance career, dance education, new direction, quitting dance, self awareness, teacher problems

Jazz Dance Legend: Giordano

August 10, 2015 by Elizabeth Semko

Gus Giordano

The man remembered as the “Godfather of American Jazz Dancing” could check numerous titles off his list of accomplishments, including dancer, choreographer, master teacher, company founder, author, and, ultimately, the person who led jazz to become a recognized and respected art form.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, History of Dance Tagged With: dance education, dance history, dance icons, dancer profile, Giordano, Giordano Technique, great dance teachers, jazz dance, jazz dance legend, master teachers

Start-Up Stories: The Multi-Disciplinary Arts Program

June 18, 2015 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

Former contributor, Roger Lee shares why he’s starting a multi-disciplinary arts training center for youth in Philadelphia, how he’s marketing it, and how he’s balancing it with the direction of his dance company.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Interviews Tagged With: arts education, dance business, dance camp, dance education, Multi-Discipline Arts Program, philadelphia, roger lee, Roger Lee Arts Academy

Potential Hazards of Discussing a Dancer’s Potential

March 2, 2015 by Heather Vaughan-Southard

Dancers care a lot about their potential to “make it” in a dance career. But do you and your students define potential the same way? How you talk to dancers about their futures matters.

Filed Under: Blog, Career in Dance, Teaching Tagged With: career potential, communicating with parents, dance as a career, dance aspirations, dance education, discussing futures, future professionals, professional dancers, what it takes

Experiencing the Mosaic of NDEO

November 26, 2014 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

NDEO

Dance Advantage and company attended the 16th Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference. Here is our recap of the event.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Community, News and Events Tagged With: annual conference, contributors, dance education, dance educators, dance meetup, In the Spotlight, NDEO

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