Smooth Start: Letting Dancers Know What To Expect
When I was in grad school and arriving for a rehearsal, I entered the studio with several dancers and a musician. As soon as we walked through the door, the musician asked, “Does that happen every...
View ArticleThe Costume “Blackout” Keeps Choreography Center Stage
It never seems to fail. Whenever I introduce a new composition assignment that leads to a performance opportunity, about 30 seconds in to the discussion, students stop talking about their choreography...
View ArticleHistorical Documentaries on DVD Help To Fill A Void In Academic Dance
I have long been concerned about the state of dance history education, especially in college and university dance programs. These days, some programs have completely eliminated any dance history...
View ArticleOn Paths and Pyramids: Reshaping The Future of Dance
Recently, I spent two days proctoring a standardized test to high school juniors. Due to the rules involved in what I could and could not do while proctoring, I had a lot of time to think. Thankfully,...
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