Sarada Teacher, who passed away recently in the U.S., was admired for her precision in Bharatanatyam and her distinction as a teacher.
Canton Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Brings a Renewed Commitment to Top-Tier Education and Outreach Programs
Canton Ballet, based in Canton, Ohio, is celebrating its 60th-anniversary season in 2025–26. In addition to the anniversary festivities, the company is making a renewed commitment to its top-tier dance education programs, housed at the School of Canton Ballet, which was founded in 1972. Canton Ballet executive artistic director Jennifer Catazaro Hayward spoke with Dance Teacher about the organization’s Diamond Anniversary, the changes she has implemented since taking over as director of Canton Ballet in 2023, and her vision for the future. Canton Ballet Executive Artistic Director Jennifer Catazaro directs Kaitlyn Giltz during the 60th season promotional photoshoot. Photo by […]
Legacy of rhythm
The 17th edition of Vysakhi Nrithyotsav in Visakhapatnam has a line-up of acclaimed artistes and honours celebrating Indian classical dance traditions
Office Hours With Endalyn T. Outlaw
Photo by Peter J. Mueller, courtesy Outlaw. When Endalyn T. Outlaw joined Dance Theatre of Harlem in 1984, she quickly learned that founding director Arthur Mitchell expected her to be more than just a performer. He charged the dancers with being cultural stewards beyond the stage, broadening their responsibilities and Outlaw’s sense of purpose. “He gave us many opportunities to teach, speak, present, [lead] lecture-demonstrations,” Outlaw recalls. “We had to be able to verbally articulate why we did what we did, why the art form matters, and then demystify it for audiences and make them fall in love and see […]
How to Effectively Repurpose a Competition Solo for College Auditions
College dance auditions often require students to present a short solo. While this solo can be an ideal way for competitive dancers to show their skills, a college audition room isn’t the same environment as a competition stage. How can dancers repurpose competition solos effectively? It starts by knowing your audience. “You have to research the program you’re auditioning for,” says Lindsey Klein, an associate professor of dance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee who also teaches at Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center in Franklin, Massachusetts. “The material you present needs to align with the training at the school.” Consider what technique […]
Singapore Fine Arts Society brings ‘The Universal Balance’ to Chennai
The event, which marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations, will be held at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Kalakshetra Foundation.
Nepathya festival witnesses Margi Madhu’s innovative take on two ancient Koodiyattam works
The plays Mathavilasa Prahasanam and Atavyankam were staged at Nepathya’s annual Koodiyattam festival.
How to Help Students Embrace—and Succeed in—Background Roles
In a surprise to no one, students are generally pumped to be cast in solos and featured roles. Background parts where they’re more part of the scenery than the spotlight, however, typically inspire less enthusiasm. Yet this is exactly where most young dancers begin their careers. And it’s just as much a part of what makes a performance magical for audience members. “People in the background are like the description of the setting, if we were reading a book,” says Alberto Blanco, a faculty member at The Sarasota Ballet School. What’s more, being part of the background takes a very […]
Veena Murthy Vijay unravels the many layers of Kuchipudi
Veena Murthy Vijay and her disciples presented the diverse facets of the Kuchipudi repertoire at Kalakshetra in Chennai.
Remembering the gurus behind Bharatanatyam’s evolving repertoire
Guru Samarpanam, presented by the students Kalakshetra, featured pieces choreographed by well-known acharyas.