Dance Education
Training and education play a vital role in the life of any
artist, and ongoing training is essential to the dancer and choreographer.
It is important that dancers receive training that nurtures and helps
them grow not only as artists but as people as well. Dancers should take
a proactive role in their education, seeking out new experiences and teachers
that will help them to grow.
The following links include general information about
dance training and education, as well as specific college and university
programs, summer workshops, and festivals. For more information about
schools and classes in the San Antonio area, please see our Members
page.
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Ask-A-Teacher
Primarily information about ballet training, pointe work, and professional
preparation. |
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Dance
Pages
Resources for teaching and learning dance. |
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answers4dancers
Where career-shy, career-curious dancers can get real answers to questions
about the business of becoming a professional. |
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Dance
Curriculum Designs
Dance Consultant, Brenda McCutchen, offers services for colleges and
universities, public schools, teachers, etc. |
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Dancing
Teacher's Resource Guide
Probe the traditions of dance around the world at this PBS site. An
online teacher's guide supplements secondary school curricula. |
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DEA:
Dance Educators of America
A prestigious dance professionals' organization established in 1932,
dedicated to improving the quality and teaching ability of teachers
by enhancing their education of students, furthering the professional
and ethical standards in the performing and stage arts and of dance
in all its forms. We offer training, certifications, workshops, seminars,
competitions and scholarships, for teachers and students. |
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The
Consultancy for Dance Teachers and Dance Schools
A Consultancy for Dance Teachers and Dance Schools, including the
Dance Teachers On-Line service. |
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National
Dance Institute
NDI is a non-profit arts education program based in New York City.
It was founded by Jacques d'Amboise in the belief that the arts have
the power to motivate children toward excellence. |
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University
Dance Programs
Artslynx Dance Collection of University Dance Departments |
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Laban
Centre London
The leading conservatoire for professional contemporary dance training
in Europe. |
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criticaldance.com
An inclusive site for dancers and dance fans dedicated to all types
of performance dance, but especially ballet and modern. Features a
moderated discussion forum, news, interviews and reviews. |
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Dance
Magazine
Online version of Dance Magazine known for its Young Dancer section,
reviews, dance news, and features on Dancers, Choreographers, Dance
Companies, Teachers, technique, health, dance pictures, and the history
of dance. Featuring Dance Directory, Sterns Performing Arts Directory,
and the Dance Magazine College Guide. |
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