DanceLifeTV.com produces original programming with more than 70 episodes now live on the site. From California to New York, Rhee Gold and the DanceLifeTV.com crew rove the U.S. to explore and celebrate the passion that drives dance at the grass roots. Join the journey.
In this issue we're encouraging teachers to use the traditionally slow time of summer for some self-rejuvination. Plus: our annual roundup of summertime teacher-training programs.
There's a whole world of dance out there, exotic and exciting, and we bring it all back to you. our global dance issue is filled with stories that look at the history, heritage, and technique of these colorful traditions. Plus: Costumes and backdrops for global dances.
Nothing is hotter than hip-hop, and tap dance's percussive form of expression still gets dance schools jumping. We'll look at some of the myriad ways these dance forms are keeping the dance industry on its game. Plus: Dance competitions/conventions at a glance.
What is creativity? There are as many answers as there are dancers and choreographers. In this issue we offer ideas that help boost students' creativity in the classroom and keep teachers' imaginations charged. Plus: New music to inspire teachers and students in class and onstage.
Our recital issue is one of our most popular, and readers rave about our content. From hands-on methods to themes and concepts, we cover the preactical considerations and creative choices that go into making a school's recital a success. Plus: What's new in recital costumes and props.
The competition and convention industry keeps on growing, and our readers love the coverage we offer. Competing is part of the educational experience for tens of thousands of dance students, and conventions take teachers and students to new levels of learning as well. Plus: Competition directors Q@A.
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Complete Guide to Teaching Dance Rhee Gold will show you how to: Learn the power of a positive attitude, gain a clear Understanding of your role as a dance teacher or school owner, identify the personality of your school
and why it is crucial to your success, build a strong team and keep it, investigate goal setting and discover what success means to you, become an expert in the politics of parent relations, demystify marketing and develop new strategie
s that get results, accept that it is OK to make money doing what you love. Includes cd with sample letters, surveys, ads, press releases etc. By: Rhee Gold. 207 pages.
Voices of Wisdom, Episode #3, Living in the Era of Dance features thought-provoking insight from Bill Evans, Mme. Roni Mahler, Peff Modelski, Art Stone, Nancy Stone, Joe Tremaine and Derrick Yanford on the state of the dance field. You’ll hear both pros and cons to big boom of dance on national television and the impact it has had on the national dance scene.
All dance people experience the joy that dance brings, but there are often points in our career when burn-out takes its toll. In this episode of Voices of Wisdom, Maintaining the Love, Bill Evans, Roni Mahler, Mme. Peff Modelski, Art Stone, Nancy Stone, Joe Tremaine and Derrick Yanford share their personal stories of dealing with the tough times, and how they have renewed their spirit for the art we all love so much!
Voices of Wisdom, a 3-part inspirational series for teachers, featuring a diverse group of dance masters, including Bill Evans, Roni Mahler, Mme Peff Modelski, Art Stone, Nancy Stone, Joe Tremaine, and Derrick Yanford. In episode #1 "Passionate Beginnings," you’ll be moved as you hear the personal stories of the teachers and mentors who inspired these masters to become great teachers. This episode proves that a dance teacher impacts a student for life.
In this final episode Gold shares his personal, often humorous memories of his days as a dancer and as a teacher/choreographer in dance competitions. Next, he reminds us to cherish the memories made through the competition experience. And finally, he points out that Abraham Lincoln, whose many professional and personal defeats might, by most standards, make him a “loser,” is instead one of the most revered men in the world.
Gold asks viewers to look at dance competition in a new way, pointing out that many students will never win an award. Not only is that OK, but they still deserve the same attention from their teachers that top winners get. He also pokes fun at the renaming of gold, silver, and bronze medals (“super-titanium” to “steroid-gold”), reminding us that though they have different names, they’re the same medals. Finally, Gold tackles the question of whether teachers who lose a competitive dancer to another school are actually better off. Don’t miss it!
In episode #3 of RHEE-ALITY CHECK, “A Higher Standard,” Gold talks about trends in choreography and costuming at competitions, including an amusing perspective on the prevalence of dances based on depressing subject matter. He also tackles the subject of age-appropriate movement, choreography, and music.
In Episode #2 of RHEE-ALITY CHECK, “The Trophy Is Gravy,” viewers gain insights into the true value of competition, for novice students as well as more advanced dancers. Gold explores the reasons for differences in opinion among judges and why competition participants need to accept their scores with composure instead of making excuses. As a former director of dance competitions, Gold offers thought-provoking perspectives for dancers, teachers, and parents.
This five-part series, filmed live at the 2011 DanceLife Teacher Conference, features Rhee Gold's insights into 40 years of dance competition. In exploring the history of competition, Gold shares his thought-provoking philosophies and experiences, which have led him on a crusade to do dance competition the right way and for the right reasons.
In the years spanning U.S. presidents from Taft to Obama, Hazel Boone and her descendants have instilled the love for dance in generations of young people at Hazel Boone Dance Studio in Canton, Massachusetts. In this profile of one of America's longest-running dance schools, you'll hear the story of the tradition and changes that have kept dance alive for one family for more than a century.
For three generations the name 'Stone' has been synonymous with everything dance. DanceLifeTV.com takes viewers on an up-close-and-personal journey with Art and Nancy Stone and daughter Ashley, reminiscing about the family's history and patriarch, the late Jules Stone. Following the Stones on their personal journey- from teaching dance in a small town to building on of the largest and most diversified companies in the dance industry- and learn what motivates them to keep it all going.
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Take a breath, explore the passion that dance is, the power, the grace, and joy. Take a moment..... new season of passion.
In this episode of DanceLifeTV.com you’ll meet New Hampshire native Peter Mazurowski, one of the boys playing the title role in Billy Elliot, and his uncle and legal guardian, master teacher and choreographer Chris Lee. Peter’s journey to Broadway began with a performance at a dance competition, where one of the show’s scouts saw him and contacted his dance teacher. Soon Peter was on his way to the big time. Today, his energy and enthusiasm make him an inspiration for dance people both young and old.
Male Voices, Episode 6: In the final episode, Heart, the boys share their dreams for the future and the role they think dance will play in achieving them. In the moving conclusion to this frank and revealing series, they talk joyfully about what dance means to them.
Male Voices, Episode 5: In the first few episodes, we learned about the judgment and bullying that many male dancers deal with. In the last couple, we discover that the passion these young men have for dance is far stronger than the negativity that comes from those who judge them. In episode 5, The Brotherhood, the guys let us in on the unique bond they’ve developed. It’s about support, understanding, and—as they put it—being part of a special family.
Male Voices, Episode 4: In episode 4, Opinions, the guys share their thoughts about male dancers who perform in a feminine way. It’s a topic that is not often discussed in the dance world, and the guys feelings range from confusion to wondering how others perceive them. They also discuss the male dancers they look up to and why, offering advice to boys who dance at schools where no strong male influence exists.
Episode #3, “Tights and More,” offers an unprecedented look into the guys’ thoughts and opinions on everything from what it was like to wear that first pair of tights to the differences between male and female dancers.
In episode #1 of Male Voices, we discovered that many young male dancers need strength, determination, and a good support system in order to build the confidence needed to overcome the stereotypes imposed on them by our society. Within that support system, fathers play a key role. Episode #2, titled ‘Acceptance,’ offers a fascinating look at how important a dad’s role can be in the life of his dancing son. And you'll gain some surprising insights into the struggles some fathers face when their sons choose dance over sports.
In this first episode, viewers meet the boys and discover what led them to dance. The glimpse into their reality begins with compelling discussions about bullying and teasing, how they coped with such negative behavior, and why they ended up stronger because of it.
In part 3 of “On My Mind,” Rhee Gold speaks to the hot topic of competition among teachers. Advocating a tolerant, cooperative approach, he urges teachers to remember that they share the bond of a love of dance and the value they place on their students’ accomplishments. Criticism of other teachers or schools contradicts the universality of that bond and sets the wrong example for students. Tune in for his advice on how to put an attitude of acceptance into practice.
Rhee Gold's “On My Mind” column comes alive at DanceLifeTV.com. This second installment features advice for young teachers, including commentary on how to accommodate trends in dance education without sacrificing a solid foundation in the basics. Gold touches on his philosophy that all students are created equal and that skill level should not determine the quality of the education offered. Find out why he believes there's a direct relationship between a teacher's enthusiasm and the students' level of energy—and so much more.
Rhee Gold’s Dance Studio Life column, “On My Mind,” comes alive at DanceLifeTV.com. This new video series features thought-provoking commentary on the state of the dance field, teaching practices, and more. The first episode addresses the question, “What advice would you offer the parents of dance students?” Gold's truthful and frank commentary, geared toward parents as much as teachers, urges parents to appreciate how lucky they are to have children who are focused on dance.
DanceLifeTV.com made a stop in Glendale, Arizona, to meet up with mom-and-daughter team Ann Spisak and April Spisak Nelson. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Spisak Dance Academy, where thousands of children have discovered their passion for dance. Launched on Ann’s back porch with her own children and the neighborhood kids as the first students, the school grew into an enormous, state-of-the-art facility where several hundred students take class each week. The Spisak’s enthusiasm and passion are contagious in this heart-warming episode.
In the first of two episodes, DanceLifeTV stakes out Times Square in New York City and sets host Derrick Yanford loose to ask New Yorkers and visitors from around the world what dance is. Teens and late-in-lifes, singles and couples, moms and daughters—when they talked about dance, their faces lit up. As one salsa dancer said, “It makes us feel young.” Tune in to discover their passion.
So many people stopped to talk to DanceLifeTV at Times Square that we had to make two episodes. From Detroit, Jersey, Paris, and beyond, they were happy to show us their favorite moves, from hip-hop to break dance to “screwing the light bulb.” Dance, they say, is a spiritual release, an expression, an art, a way to communicate. And in the wise words of one woman: “Dance is electrifying.”
DanceLifeTV.com presents Elegance a Stitch in Time featuring former dancer and teacher Claudia Folts founder of Tutu.com. Years ago at age 21 Claudia was asked by Sylvester Campbell then the director of dance at Baltimore School of the Arts to make 12 tutus and she has been creating masterpieces ever since. Today she holds seminars all over the country for those who want to learn the craft of tutu-making. The dance community is filled with passionate entrepreneurs and Claudia Folts certainly fits that bill.
The USA International Ballet Competition, held in Jackson, Mississippi, every four years, is known for bringing together some of the world's best dancers and teachers. At the last IBC, held June 12–27, DanceLife TV.com sat down with master dance educator Mme Peff Modelski, who was presenting a teachers' workshop. Experience Mme Peff's passion as she shares her thoughts on the rewards of teaching and the qualities of a good dance teacher.
This is the first in a DanceLifeTV.com two-episode piece featuring teacher/choreographer/director Jackie Sleight. In this episode Jackie tackles the big question: What is dance? Her immediate response: “Dance is what can make anything possible.” As she goes on, you will be moved by the joy that dance brings to her life and how apparent it is that it’s her true love. If you’re looking for a reminder of the passion that brings all of us to dance, this episode will do the trick.
DanceLifeTV.com presents “Thinking Out Loud,” the second episode of a two-part series featuring teacher/choreographer/director Jackie Sleight. You won’t want to miss her interesting perspectives on the dance world’s move toward contemporary dance. Declaring that today’s dancers are better than previous generations, she emphasizes that ballet training is key to any dancer’s success. And for teachers, she emphasizes the importance of continuing to attempt something new.
Are you sometimes filled with self-doubt, afraid of failing or never reaching your dreams? Stop right there and take a look at how far you’ve come. This episode of “Danspirations” will help you set aside your fears and understand the importance of knowing your own strengths. It will remind you that you had the confidence to get where you are—which means you’ve got what it takes to keep going—and that your passion for dance is your guiding light, helping you do everything in your power to give kids the best dance education possible. Watch this, and get inspired all over again!
"Thinking Out Loud" is the name of a new series of episodes from DanceLifeTV.com. Like the Dance Studio Life department of the same name it will explore the varied perspectives of selected people in the dance world. In this pilot episode Rennie Gold shares his views on the pros and cons of the dance competition experience. With a history of growing up participating in competition and now participating with his own dancers Gold offers throught-provoking views on having the right mind-set when it comes to the competition experience.
As DanceLifeTV.com travels the country, we always ask the tough question: “What is dance?” It’s not a trick question, but it’s a tough one—never do we get the same answer. In this episode a jam-packed cast of dance movers and shakers, including Patricia Dickinson, Bill Evans, Claudia Folts, Ann Kollegger, Sue Lobrano, Kimberly Lyon, Sandra Simpson Philpott, Bill Prudich, Gina Starbuck, Sonya Tayeh, Michael Williams, and Susan Quinn Williams tackle the answer with some very inspiring responses.
The DanceLifeTV.com crew visited Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to experience the joy that dance therapy brings to children with cancer and special needs. This is a special episode that proves that dance is a special gift to all who have the opportunity to experience it. Learn about the Andréa Rizzo Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding dance therapy for children in hospitals from coast to coast!
Tyce DiOrio has become an internationally acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning choreographer for his work on So You Think You Can Dance. While in Los Angeles, DanceLifeTV.com sat down with Tyce to reflect on his roots as a young dancer from Brooklyn, New York, and his successful career as a pro dancer and choreographer. We got the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a choreographer on SYTYCD, and Tyce shared his thoughts on competition and what dance means to him.
Bruce Marks is one of the world’s most respected ballet masters. DanceLifeTV.com caught up with him at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, where he served as the jury chairman. Hear his inspiring words on what dance means to him, the evolution of dance technique, and his thought-provoking comments on the competition experience in the ballet world. You’ll be inspired by a true master of the ballet world—guaranteed.
Every four years Jackson, Mississippi, becomes the Mecca for Ballet dancers from throughout the world who are all striving to be recognized at the USA International Ballet Competition. This year the DanceLifeTV crew had the chance to be part of this magnificent event with more than 125 dancers from 35 countries. In this first IBC episode, meet the medal winners and learn a bit about America's Olympics for ballet dancers.
“Thinking Out Loud” is the name of a new series of episodes from DanceLifeTV.com. Like the Dance Studio Life department of the same name, it will explore the varied perspectives of selected people in the dance world. In this pilot episode, Rennie Gold shares his views on the pros and cons of the dance competition experience. With a history of growing up participating in competition and now participating with his own dancers, Gold offers throught-provoking views on having the right mind-set when it comes to the competition experience.
DLTV proudly presents a 4-Part Miniseries, Bill Evans: Seven Decades of Dance, Episode #1: Celebrating a Lifelong Passion. Bill Evans’ 31st annual birthday concert on April 10 and 11, 2010, marked his seventh decade; he dedicated the concert to the two most important women in his life, his mother and his “dance mom,” both now deceased. He also talks about his lifelong interest in dance, his father’s fear that his son would be ridiculed at school if he took dance lessons, and his own ways of dealing with being a male dancer in the 1940s and ’50s.
DLTV proudly presents a 4-Part Miniseries,Bill Evans: Seven Decades of Dance, Episode #2: Turning Aspirations Into Reality. The importance of diversity in dance training is uppermost in Bill Evans’ mind in this video. His heart has always been in tap, but as a young dancer he took every kind of class he could, and he believes that all dance students should investigate multiple dance genres in depth. He talks about the value of developing confidence, identifying goals, and organizing one’s life so that those dreams can become reality, plus the interrelation of cognitive and physical development that dance training promotes.
DLTV proudly presents a 4-Part Miniseries, Bill Evans: Seven Decades of Dance, Episode #3: Thoughts on Teaching. Evans’ discusses the role of teachers as guides and facilitators, touching on process and the importance of sharing one’s passion for dance with students. But he knows from experience that it’s not enough to tend to the students—he lost his love of teaching to burnout several times in his career. He offers advice on how teachers can rejuvenate their own love of dance so they can continue to help students believe in themselves.
DLTV proudly presents a 4-Part Miniseries, Bill Evans: Seven Decades of Dance, Episode #4: Celebrating the Human Spirit. Why do we dance? For Evans, it was because of the excitement and optimism about life he felt. It’s not about the steps; it’s about the spirit, about the joy we feel when, through movement, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
For years, the husband-and-wife team of Susan Quinn and Michael Williams has been motivating new generations of dancers at the University of Arizona, and DanceLifeTV.com caught up with them on campus. Join us as we take a tour of their state-of-the-art facilities and learn more about their progressive dance program and its success. They also reminisce about their early days with the late Gus Giordano and his troupe, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. In this intimate interview, you’ll be captivated by Susan and Michael’s enthusiasm for the art of dance and its future generations.
Nan Giordano artistic director of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago shares an inspiring message for dance educators everywhere. Her words of wisdom on resisting trends sticking to your philosophy and setting yourself apart from the competition will resonate with everyone who works in the dance school trenches.
Meet Nakul Dev Mahajan, director of Los Angeles’ NDM Studios, where Bollywood dance is thriving and being passed on to the next generation. Learn what Bollywood really is and how its culture is being preserved here in the United States. Mahajan’s dancers have been seen on So You Think You Can Dance and at performances throughout the country. Their passion for the art is contagious!
“The Big Guns” feature some of the biggest names in the business, including John Crutchman, Brian Foley, Joe Lanteri, Tom Ralabate, Jo Rowan, Gregg Russell, Nancy and Art Stone, and Joe Tremaine. Together they share their inspiring stories of success in a very up-close and personal way. Hear about their mentors, their careers, their philosophies, and more. You’ll be touched by their candor and moved by their words of inspiration. Filmed at the 2009 DanceLife Teacher Conference, this is a unique chance to tap the expertise of some of the brightest minds in the field.
See Rhee Gold share his passion for teaching dance in this special keynote address at the 2009 DanceLife Teacher Conference presented to more 600 dance teachers and school owners from across the world. His words are thought-provoking, humorous, and refreshing as he reinforces all the reasons we have chosen to become dance educators in the first place. Viewers will feel rejuvenated as they listen to Gold explain why we’ve chosen the “greatest profession in the world!”
DLTV stopped in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, to visit Cathy Roe. In this episode DLTV goes behind the scenes as we tour Cathy’s state-of-the-art production studios and hear her story of success as a teacher and as an entrepreneur running one of the largest video production companies in the world. She is also the director of her own national competition company. Cathy shares her frank insights into the competition world and offers inspiring words on what dance means to her.
DLTV brings you a heartwarming and inspirational story of one woman’s triumph over personal misfortune. Patricia Dickinson is a former ballerina who has her own successful school and company in Albuquerque, NM. In June of 2008, she suffered a tragedy after falling into a fire pit in her back yard. When others might have given up, Patricia rallied to defy the doctor’s predictions that she would never walk again, let alone dance. After months of rehabilitation her resilience won out leading her to walk out of the hospital and return to her classroom.
At age 90, this school owner and teacher is still in the classroom teaching many styles of dance and all ages. She takes DLTV on a journey from her early days of dance in the 1920s to her professional performing career and then through her years as a successful teacher. She shares her secrets of longevity in the field and in life. You’ll be motivated by Georgia’s determination to continue teaching for years to come.
DLTV drops by the Melissa Hoffman Dance Center in Hudson New Hampshire for a peek at a preschool class in action. Melissa offers the inside scoop on how she sets up her classes and the programs offered. Experience the true passion she has for these young dancers as we open the door to her classroom for DLTV viewers and peek in on these adorable preschoolers.
This is a special feature that includes some of America’s most recognized masters. In this episode, Sheila Barker, Stephanie Campbell, Georgia Deane, Teddy Forance, Nan Giordano, Rennie Gold, Amber Perkins, Jo Rowan, Vicki Sheer, and Kenny Wormald all ponder the question, “What is dance?” Be inspired by their answers!
He grew up at his family school, the Hackworth School of Performing Arts in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where DLTV caught up with him at its 75th anniversary performance. Teddy spent 2008 touring the world with Janet Jackson and has been the assistant to So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Mia Michaels. In this DLTV interview Teddy describes what dance means to him and how it has become his life’s passion. You’ll be amazed at his insights.
A Los Angeles landmark for dancers, the Edge is home to some of the most recognizable choreographers and teachers in the industry. Not only will you enjoy a tour of the school, but you’ll hear insights from Bill Prudich, founder and executive director of the Edge, as well as Sonya Tayeh, a faculty member and choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance.
Founded by jazz master Gus Giordano in 1952 the Giordano Dance School in Evanston a northern suburb of Chicago is known throughout the world. The torch has been passed to the second generation of Giordanos Nan and Amy who take their family legacy into the 21st century with gusto. Learn the history and the philosophy in this special two-part interview.
Founded by jazz master Gus Giordano in 1952 the Giordano Dance School in Evanston a northern suburb of Chicago is known throughout the world. The torch has been passed to the second generation of Giordanos Nan and Amy who take their family legacy into the 21st century with gusto. Learn the history and the philosophy in this special two-part interview.
One of DLTV’s most moving episodes to date—meet Susan Rizzo Vincent, the founder of the Drea’s Dream Foundation, which brings dance therapy to children who are hospitalized and suffering from cancer. Her heroic story of losing her daughter to a drunk driver and turning her anguish into the gift of dance for children will remind all of our viewers of the power of dance in a special two-part episode.
One of DLTV’s most moving episodes to date—meet Susan Rizzo Vincent, the founder of the Drea’s Dream Foundation, which brings dance therapy to children who are hospitalized and suffering from cancer. Her heroic story of losing her daughter to a drunk driver and turning her anguish into the gift of dance for children will remind all of our viewers of the power of dance in a special two-part episode.
Bill Bohl and Kimberly Lyon share their personal stories about growing up in dance and the powerful influence it has had on their success. Together they have created the Los Angeles-based Hollywood Connection which attracts thousands of schools and young dancers every weekend.Their enthusiasm for exciting the next generation to be the best that they can be is evident in this up-close interview.
Mrs. Complain A’Lot,(featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C questions why her daughter has to wear her hair in a bun for ballet class, among other things.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how recital costumes are manufactured from the design process to the cutting and manufacturing of the product and right through the shipping process. Tour the Dansco manufacturing plant in Attleboro Massachusetts as you find out what it takes to produce thousands of costumes annually.
Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C takes over the school’s marketing campaign when she decides that the current one stinks!
DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a news-broadcast format. In this episode a new dance teacher, Barbie, is introduced; an exciting new seminar for dance teachers is unveiled; a process for melting down trophies to make replacement body parts for dance teachers has been discovered; and a lot more.
Melissa Hoffman’s dream of building her own school became a reality after years of saving and paying rent. Hear the inside scoop on how she did it as you take a video tour of her custom-designed, state-of-the-art studio in Hudson, New Hampshire.
DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a news-broadcast format. In this episode you’ll learn the current state of modern dance; a Massachusetts dance teacher is treated for shock; a Florida dance teacher takes a day off; and a lot more.
DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a news-broadcast format. In this episode all Nutcracker performances are canceled; a dance teacher in Pittsburgh is in big trouble after she rhinestones her cats; a panel of disorientated competition judges are found roaming the streets after witnessing a solo lyric division with no fouetté turns; and a lot more.
An Emmy-nominated choreographer dance master and director of 3D Dance Network Gregg Russell inspires both teachers and students across the world with his eclectic mix of styles including tap hip-hop jazz and lyrical. The son of a dance teacher he shares his thoughts on growing up in dance and the mentors who inspired him. Learn about his special workshops and events in this DLTV interview.
Executive Director of the New York City Dance Alliance teacher at the Juilliard School and Steps on Broadway in New York City Joe Lanteri has become a driving force in the dance world. He sits down with DLTV to reveal how he got started in the business and share his thoughts on teaching and what he wants to accomplish with his students. Enjoy this intimate interview with a dance pioneer.
Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C announces her displeasure with this year’s recital costumes and decides to whip up a few costumes herself.
Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C complains about her daughter’s choreography and offers her expert advice to the teacher.
DLTV takes you to The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. Established in 1986, it is the only museum in the nation dedicated to professional dance. The museum’s only permanent exhibition is the Hall of Fame, which honors Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Lincoln Kirstein, and Bill “Bojangles’” Robinson, among others. Explore one of the dance world’s best-kept secrets.
A remarkable group of young dancers from Royal Dance Works in Phoenix Arizona are featured in this moving episode. Listen as they open their hearts on the subjects of what dance is all about and how it has made their lives special.
Directed by Rennie Gold, the Gold School in Brockton, Massachusetts, is proving that dance is as much about the life lessons passed from teacher to student as it is the technique that is taught. Be moved by this up-close and personal interview with Gold as well as his faculty and students. In this episode you’ll discover how dance can make a big difference—and sometimes all the difference—in the lives of young people.
For more than 25 years the Broadway Dance Center has been welcoming dancers from throughout the world to its studios. Learn the history of this New York City landmark from those who have lived it including Frank Hatchett Ann Reinking Brooke Shields Richard Ellner and others. Experience the passion behind this institution as you tour the Broadway Dance Center.
It’s a safe bet that you’ve seen this master teacher and former professional dancer, if only on TV—she performed in Michael Jackson’s Thriller video and taught on the convention circuit for years. She has always invented a new road to dance down as her career has evolved; now she’s an entrepreneur with her own popular dancewear and costume company. Hear Marcea’s inspiring story of success—she truly embodies the saying, “Once a dancer, always a dancer!”
This troupe of senior tappers in Huntley, Illinois, includes some of the most enthusiastic dancers you’ll find. With an average age in their mid-sixties, these men and woman keep up with a rigorous class and performance schedule. Their director, Sandy Oldham, majored in modern dance and physical education at the University of Wisconsin and has brought her passion to this remarkable group of dancers.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance, lauded worldwide as a “hub and mecca of dancing” (Time magazine) and “one of America’s most precious cultural assets” (Mikhail Baryshnikov), is a treasured National Historic Landmark and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival. Tour the grounds in Becket, Massachusetts, view performance excerpts and hear from Director of Preservation Norton Owen as he shares the Pillow’s rich history.
Best known for his appearances on the MTV network show Dancelife and his starring role in Center Stage Turn It Up Kenny has become one of the hottest dancers on the L.A. dance scene. In this interview from his hometown dance school he shares his thoughts on growing up in dance how he made his way to success and what he believes young dancers must do to achieve their dreams.
The legendary Joe Tremaine has had a tremendous impact on today’s dance world as a pro dancer, choreographer, school owner, master teacher, and an entrepreneur producing some of the largest and most respected dance events in the world. Joe shares his wisdom about success, teaching, and the life . . . his frank, inspiring, and often humorous words will move you.
Nick has toured with Janet Jackson and appeared in videos with Britney Spears, Madonna, and Beyoncé and Usher (“Naughty Girl”). In this interview he sits down with DLTV to reminisce about growing up in dance, describe working with Michael Jackson on his final tour, and share what dance means to him.
The matriarch of Dance Educators of America Vicki Sheer has been a leader in the national dance community for decades. DLTV journeys to Virginia to catch up with Vicki at one of her conventions where she reminisces about the good old days and shares her frank opinions on dance and teaching in the 21st century. Her words vary from thought-provoking to humorous with stops everywhere in between.
Though it’s a performing arts troupe of young adults with Down syndrome, this ensemble actually proves that dance is for everyone. This Tennessee-based company performs all over the country, and its members’ contagious energy and pure joy at dancing are prevalent throughout this episode. After watching it, you’ll become a big fan of Company d—guaranteed.
Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C gets her hands on Dance Studio Life magazine and decides to offer a reader her expert advice on dealing with the school down the street.
Meet the students at Performing Dance Arts of Toronto, Canada, as they share their enthusiasm for dance. Their talent and their observations about dance’s impact on their lives are sure to remind DLTV viewers of the true meaning of dance.
One of the world’s most respected master teachers, Sheila serves on the faculty of the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has taught in Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. In this DLTV episode she shares her insights on teaching and what she hopes to accomplish with her students. Be inspired by her contagious energy and passion for the art of dance.
Amber and Mikey Perkins of Norwich New York are a brother-and-sister team who direct a school and a company. With a focus on modern dance they have influenced the national dance community with their creative choreography and artistic integrity. In this episode DLTV will take you behind the scenes with the Perkinses as they share their philosophies dreams and enthusiasm for the art of dance.
Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode meet the DLTV mascot—Pearl, a four-pound Chihuahua—while you follow the crew to the National Museum of Dance and more.
Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode see behind-the-scenes footage of our visit to Amber Perkins School of the Arts in Norwich New York and enjoy an encore appearance by the DLTV mascot Pearl.
Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode get some behind the scenes footage of our visit with Vicki Sheer at the Dance Educators of America convention in Richmond Virginia.
Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode follow the crew to Evanston, Illinois, as they drop in on the Giordano Dance School. Also watch the DLTV crew’s antics on their motor scooter.
Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode you’ll meet Sandy Oldham who directs the Huntley Hoofers and Hunks, a troupe of dance-minded retirees in Huntley, Illinois.
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