Letter From the Editor: Come Celebrate Illustrious Dance Educators at the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards

Rarely do we, as busy dance educators, get the chance to connect with our colleagues. But on Tuesday, October 7, you’ll have the opportunity to not only network with your peers but also celebrate four incredible dance luminaries—Lori Belilove, Roger Montoya, Dianne Walker, and Sylvia Waters—at the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards. 

Click here to RSVP to attend an unforgettable celebratory luncheon at The Loft at City Winery in New York City. Doors open at 11 am, and the event will run from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

Speaking of influential educators, we’re highlighting several more on DT+ this month: Jessica Gaynor, artistic director of New York City’s Young Dancemakers Company, talks about how she helps teenagers find their choreographic voices; Rachel Leigh Dolan shares how she uses music to get her students in the right mindset for class in our Playlist column. Andd for this month’s dance history spotlight, we’re featuring the highly innovative choreographer Trisha Brown, who’s renowned for taking postmodern dance to new heights.

You’ll also get advice on helping students incorporate internal feedback cues to inform their dancing. And with end-of-year performance season around the corner and a busy dance season ahead, we’re bringing you tips on successfully enlisting the help you need from your dedicated, obliging parent volunteers.

Best, 
Reanne Rodrigues
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