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The article highlights the factors that contributed to the success of the couple Dana and Hugo Adames in their Rhode Island-based business The Talent Factory Performing Arts Centre. They include setting a goal to outgrow the first space they had, prioritizing service by providing their customers the best experience possible, and helping dancers achieve their dreams.

The article presents the views of several dance studio directors about their successful themes and what they did to create a cohesive performance. It discusses Kathy Taylor's theme Circus, Circus at Centreville Dance Academy in Centreville, Virginia. It discusses Carrie Smith's Dancing Through the Decades theme at The Dance Corner at Killingworth, Connecticut. It discusses the theme A Royal Affaire at Arizona Dance Artistry of Princess Pirouette in Phoenix, Arizona.

The article features Arvin Cheng Arjona, a dance teacher at Millburn High School in New Jersey. Arjona's engaging approach to college prep dance is highlighted by the article. Arjona is credited for managing to help start a dance program at the New Jersey high school. He established an audition-only dance company that was asked to perform at the 2014 Orange Bowl.

The article focuses on the strategies for creating award-winning competition choreography by dance professional Kelly Burke for her dance studio Westchester Dance Academy in Mt. Kisco, New York. It states that Burke focuses on paying attention to the trends in the competition circuit while staying ahead with her creative ideals. It mentions the importance of choosing the right piece of music, emphasizing her students' strengths, and accepting feedback to create a work that showcases the dancers.

The article discusses the exact interpretation of jazz dance, which is an artform that has rich cultural history in the U.S. Bob Boross director Bob Boross Freestyle Jazz Dance mentions that a dance work should embody a traditional dance movement characteristics to be included in the jazz dance heritage. It also highlights the association of jazz dance and music to the American history due to its reflections on social, political and religious issues.

The article offers information on Deborah Lysholm, dancer who organizes, travel-study program to Mexico, Japan and England. It offers information on the Heartbeat Studios performing arts center located in Apple Valley, Minnesota. It mentions that finding reputable agency that can arrange transportation, hotels and guide is important for successful trip.

The article reports on the increasing trend of establishing daytime home school programs by various dance schools in the U.S. It states that dance studio owners are increasingly offering professional or recreational programs as a way to maximized unused space during mornings and early afternoons. It highlights several dance studio owners who are offering daytime dance classes including Clarence McDorman and Amber EuDaly-Eames

The article focuses on the Pre-College Contemporary Dance Program at the Indiana University.

The article features Kim Black, 2020 Dance Teacher Award recipient and founder of Miss Kim's Children's Dance and Arts school.

The article offers information on the dance teacher and choreographer Bridgit Lujan. Topics discussed include Lujan's idea of stating the flamenco course at Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College; student repertory group formed by Lujan for coaching and she translate a book by flamenco historian Juan Vergillos from Spanish to English; and Lujan’s long-term hope in establishing the associate's degree in dance and chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts at CNM.

The article profiles Michael Kerr, a dance teacher who inspires Brooklyn middle-schoolers for dance. It cites that Kerr wanted his students to appreciate dance and be better-cultivated human beings and be more comfortable moving together. The article cites on the teaching experience of Kerr in New York City public schools and was featured in the 2015 documentary "PS DANCE."

The article offers information on the conference on the dance of the immigrants to be held at Queens Theatre, New York on September 21.

The article discusses the Vail Dance Festival to be held in Colorado from July 28-August 11, 2018 featuring the work from Lauren Lovette, Silas Riener and Rashaun Mitchell.

The article announces that Carla Perlo, founding director of Dance Place, dance school and performing space in Washington, D.C., has received the Ernie Award from the non-profit organization Dance/USA for building community.

The article talks about New Movement Residency at the University of Southern California (USC) Glorya Kaufman School of Dance that aims to support LA-based and female choreographers by providing space for them to explore, create and prepare dance work for future touring and presentations.

The article previews a dance and music collaboration between choreographer Uri Sands of TU Dance and musician Justin Vernon of the band Bon Iver to be held from April 19-21, 2018 at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The article previews the 2018 National High School Dance Festival to be held in March 2018 at the Point Park University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which will comprise of student and teacher workshops, dance scholarship opportunities and performances.

The article reports on Australian circus company Circa Contemporary Circus, which is joining the organization Jacob's Pillow to be a part of America's longest running international dance festival. The company plans to develop the performance "Swan Song," a new work inspired by news stories in the headlines, such as climate change and fundamentalism.

The article offers information on the dance techniques implemented by Dimitri Chamblas focusing on how he connects dance with multimedia such as visual arts, film making, new media, digital production and architecture.

The article offers suggestions for making a boy feel comfortable during his onstage dance performance, when he is surrounded by girls. Topics discussed include views of Adam Holms, co-founder of the Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet, on preferred costumes during choreography; notions of Deborah Lysholm, owner of Heartbeat Performing Arts Center, on embracing the gender difference; and suggestions from Sue Sampson-Dalena, owner of The Dance Studio of Fresno, for keeping boys engaged.

The article offers information on maximizing the investments of dance studios by installing portable flooring. Topics include the types and features of sprung subfloors, the growing demand for portable floors, and flooring suppliers featuring their floors from Entertainment Flooring Systems, and Harlequin Floors. President Randy Swartz of Stagestep Flooring Solutions also comments on the portability of floors.

The article reports that puberty is especially tough on male dancers who can temporarily lose their grace, coordination and some flexibility. It notes that puberty is an essential training period for males because they begin developing their adult musculature and the required strength to hoist their dance partners overhead, that it is important for boys to develop stabilizing muscles in the shoulders, back and arms, and that there is a need to maintain flexibility. INSET: Dance Belts and Body Odor.

The article offers information on the Joffrey Ballet's premiere of "Nutcracker," theatrical production by Christopher Wheeldon in New York.

The article offers information on the Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography to be held on September 11, 2017 at Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, new York city, New York. Topics discussed include dancers associated with revival of the "Cats" theatrical attained nominations in the award; possession of nomination by the "Bandstand" show for the Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show; and nomination of choreographer Mandy Moore for the "La La Land" film.

The article discusses the Bates Dance Festival to held in Lewiston, Maine from August 3-4, 2017, which will feature an event "Mill Town" choreographed by Stephan Koplowitz.

The article focuses on the student performance group of Ballet Tech, a tuition-free school that provide academic lessons with classical ballet instruction. It features the dance teacher Laura Careless of Ballet Tech, who supports the students during a dance performance. It also notes that the students continue their dance training at Ballet Tech while getting academic classes at Professional Performing Arts School.

The article presents the views of women ballet choreographer Kathryn Roszak on woman leadership in dancing, and includes brief introduction of an event "Moving Forward--Women Ballet Choreographers East and West" for 92nd Street Y's Dig Dance series.

The article discusses the exploration of artistic director Marsha Parilla of Dana Orgánica into her Puerto Rican identity and heritage for her residency at Jacob's Pillow in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics discussed include the insights of Jacob's Pillow director Pamela Tatge on her interest on working with Marsha Parrilla, the services offered for the residency artists from Jacob's Pillow Creative Development Residencies, and the participation of dance students on artist talkback.

The article profiles professional dancers Ida Saki, Emily McTernan, and Alice Klock, with regards to their food habits to help them prepare for success while working. Saki's breakfast is reportedly packed with protein as it staves off hunger long enough for a dancer. McTernan's preferred recovery food are spinach, salmon, and blueberries. Klock purchases vegan energy bars in bulk for dance tours. Comments of dietitians on the dancers' diet are also presented.

The article features Nebraska-born visual artist Nicole Battelle Van Hook. Topics discussed include the manifestation of Van Hook's love of dance in her paper sculptures, her optimism despite of having a multiple sclerosis (MS), and her piece "Frankie" at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The article offers information on the role of the dance teacher, parents and college counselors in guiding the students to pursue their career in dancing. Topics discussed include views of Martha Faesi, dance faculty at Alabama School of Fine Arts on identification of interest of students in the dance form, creation of a solo audition performance of the student and identification of the critical thinking of the dancers regarding the knowledge towards dance.

The article discusses the role of dance teachers in recognizing the warning signs in troubled dancers to prevent the incidents of suicides and also presents the views of New York City public school teacher Valerie Ramsey on the challenges faced by dancers. Topics discussed include signs of eating disorders and depression in teen dancers, competitiveness in dancers to perform better than their classmates and development of connection between dance teachers and students.

The article discusses the launch of special-needs class, Force Friends by the Creative Force Dance Center for dancers with special needs. Topics discussed include recommendations by National Center for Learning Disabilities for dance classes to provide special-needs students with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, Force Friends is geared to let the students be individuals, and the special-needs class helps in developing friendships, and socializing in natural environment.

The article Jennifer Golonka, an English Language Learners (ELLs) teaching artist who is also a freelance master teacher, choreographer and dancer with a background in modern and ballet. It discusses her terminology of teaching English language through dance. It mentions the she helps the children learn English in creative manner.

The author reflects on the issues related to adult easting disorder (ED). the author recollects her experience on ED when just immediately after her divorce she suffered from ED making it difficult for her to be comfortable in front of her students whom she taught Ballet dance at her dance school. The author quotes Dr. Linda Hamilton in saying that ED patients should look at psychotherapy and psychological counseling to overcome there issues.

The article discusses importance of proper flooring to undertake dance classes of students in K-12 school education system. It mentions that proper flooring provides ample space to the students to perform various steps teached in dance classes appropriately and helps in prevention of injury to dancers. It highlights the importance of shock absorbing flooring and maintenance of height of the ceiling in dance class rooms.

The article focuses on assessing posture to remedy aches and pains for dance teachers.

The article reports on the enrollment of the elderly in U.S. dance studios. Choreographer Andrew Jannetti from New York University mentions the aesthetics of healthy movement and dancing through another level of cognitive experience. It also notes the benefits of dancing for older people which includes short term memory improvement, heart condition maintenance and neural stimulation.

The article reports on the efforts of Steps Studio Inc. artistic director Diane Grumet in teaching dance history to young dancers in New York City. It mentions the Artists Talk and Film Night programs of the studio which bring the history of dance alive through discussions and question-and-answer sessions. It also notes that the said programs are free to professional training enrolled students.

The article focuses on the significance of digital coupon offer or daily deal offers to keep and bring prospects into the dance studios. It states that dance companies can offer a deal to bring new customers but must ensure that existing classes have room for new students. Patrick Albus, chief executive officer (CEO) at daily bread company kgbdeals, states that offering a deal and adding extra students to a class is not must incremental cost.

The article focuses on the risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on dancers and the role of dance teachers in advising students on how to deal with injuries and conveying such risks. It says that NSAIDs' side effects include diarrhea, bleeding in the intestine or stomach, and risk of heart attack. Physical therapist Lori von Alten mentions alternatives to NSAIDS such as ice, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

The article discusses ways on how to help students can hold on to their dance technique and confidence when they go through puberty. Julie Daugherty, an American Ballet Theater physical therapist, states that teachers should focus more on the artistic quality of dance, musicality, and acting during periods of rapid growth. Lyle J. Micheli, attending physician for Boston Ballet, states that teachers should be very careful about the intensity of their training during puberty to prevent injuries.

The article explores the impact of props used on the set of a play which enhances and develops creativity in children. Director Beverly F. Spell of Leap 'N Learn, a company that sells early childhood syllabi, says that props excite young dancers and heightened the level of pretend play in the classroom. It also asserts that props help children comprehend movement quality and increase brain activation which speeds up learning.

The article focuses on the establishment of a community arts center which offers an annual free program that assists young artists to explore and develop dancing in Brooklyn, New York. It notes on the dedication of professionals in volunteering to coach young artists like Lissa Sangree Calarese, an 11-year-old girl who aspires to be a choreographer. It mentions that Lissa with 28 other artists enrolled in Youthworks will perform their own works in dance, theatre, music and performance art.

The article offers tips for choreographers in helping their students achieve dance steps on their own. It stresses that it is important for performing arts students to accomplish creative movements and dance-making. According to Christy Wolverton from Dance Industry Performing Arts Center, creative movement starts with improvisation. Young Dancemakers Co. founding director Alice Teirstein emphasizes the importance of creating new ideas for dancing.

The article focuses on the modification of exercises in adults for safety purpose. Artistic director of Willow Dance Center Kathy McDonald, said that stretching needs to be performed according to the body type, ability and present injuries of every student. Athletic trainer Lauren Kreha stated that when pain is felt during exercise, it would mean overstretching and can lead to injury susceptibility to an adult dancer.

The article provides information about how to choose summer intensive programs for dance students. According to Heather Raue, director of the Crooked Tree Arts Center dance department in Petoskey, Michigan, she researches programs that would give the students the most exposure. The article suggests that students must prepare for auditions as part of the summer programs.

The article discusses the experiences of various dance studio owners who were able to keep up with their business expenses. It mentions Brooke Maxwell, owner of Utah Dance Artists, and Karen Lynch, owner of Lynch School of Ballet, who said that they held fundraising events to pay for rent and buy ballet costumes. It also mentions Chasta Hamilton Calhoun, owner of Stage Door Dance Productions, who said that she held various parents' night out events each year to keep up with operating expenses.

The article discusses how to teach dance to students with special needs. Dance teachers and specialists Beverly H. Whiteside, Russell Granet, and Sandra Stratton-Gonzalez provide tips for teachers to accomodate special needs students, such as establishing a routine and communicating expectations, having a flexible lesson plan, maintaining discipline, and building community with other teachers and therapists.

The article offers suggestions to handle rivalry when it starts to interfere with one's teaching in a dance class. It is stated that dance teachers should have a conversation with the child and her parents if parental involvement with the child's behavior appears to be minimal. It is recommended that one's class structure of a dance studio should be organized as it can contribute to jealousy and rivalry issues. Teachers are also encouraged to create a sense of equality in class.