Dance Studio Life Online Feature Articles

Spirit of Cooperation

The launch of the Federation of Dance Competitions. By Anne L. Silveri

Competing to Compete

Make choosing competition teams objective instead of personal—hold an audition! By Jennifer Rienert

State of the Art

Competition directors sound off on the health of the competition industry  

Competition As a Metaphor for Life

There’s more to preparation than rehearsals. By Nancy Stone

Zeroing In on the Zeitgeist

and other thoughts on special awards from judge Larry Sousa.  By Larry Sousa

Send in the Crowds

Life on the road with three convention teachers. By Nancy Wozny

Choreographing from the Inside Out

A new way of thinking about competition choreography. By Cathy Roe

The Rewards of Teaching

Dance Studio Life readers describe why they love teaching dance.

Bringing in the Boys

Hip-hop gives football a run for its money in Texas. By Lisa Traiger  

How Funk Created a Monster

Andy Funk’s vision for the future of hip-hop spawned a groundbreaking convention. By Heather Wisner   

Hip-Hop Options

How to find or create age-appropriate music for hip-hop classes  

Taking the “Chore” Out of Choreography

Ways to find inspiration for making dances. By Diane Gudat

HIGHER-ED VOICE

Do It Again

How to make practice lead to perfection. By Tom Ralabate

What Makes Christopher Wheeldon Tick?

The in-demand young choreographer, now a brand-new artistic director, talks about his work. By Cheryl Ossola   

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Thinking Out Loud

Turn Back the Clock on Competitions.

By Sharon DiCrosta