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Yan Chen ABT

Yan Chen joins Full-Time faculty of American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and ABT Studio Company

Yan Chen, former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre, has been named to the dual positions of Principal Teacher for the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Pre-Professional Division and Rehearsal Director for ABT Studio Company. The appointments, effective September 6, were announced by Stella Abrera, Acting Artistic Director of the ABT JKO School and

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Maria and the Mouse Deer Ballet Austin II

Ballet Austin launches new “Fables of the World” series with premiere of new ballet, Maria and the Mouse Deer

Ballet Austin launches its new project, Fables of the World, an ongoing dance series to be performed by Ballet Austin II, with the premiere of Maria and the Mouse Deer, a whimsical adaptation of the Philippine folk tales of Maria “fairy of the mountain” and the clever Mouse Deer. With the concept, design and choreography by Alexa Capareda, the work is set to

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Rhee Gold Music Theory Course

Feel the Beat with Diane Gudat

As part of their Dance Teacher Training Courses, Rhee Gold Company is offering a two week “Foundations of Music Theory” course with Diane Gudat. In this two-week course, Diane Gudat will take this sometimes dry and intimidating subject and inject it with fun and humor, so that you will be comfortable including it in your studio’s curriculum. It is designed

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National Dance Day 2022

American Dance Movement Set to Move and Groove with 2022 National Dance Day Activations from Coast to Coast

American Dance Movement (ADM), formerly the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has announced that National Dance Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 17, with a variety of official celebrations and community events across the country. The national holiday, recognized by Congress, is dedicated to supporting and sharing the joys and benefits of dance and

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