For years, the husband-and-wife team of Susan Quinn and Michael Williams has been motivating new generations of dancers at the University of Arizona, and DanceLifeTV.com caught up with them on campus. Join us as we take a tour of their state-of-the-art facilities and learn more about their progressive dance program and its success. They also reminisce
about their early days with the late Gus Giordano and his troupe, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. In this intimate interview, you’ll be captivated by Susan and Michael’s enthusiasm for the art of dance and its future generations.

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Nan Giordano, artistic director of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, shares an inspiring message for dance educators everywhere. Her words of wisdom on resisting trends, sticking to your philosophy, and setting yourself apart from the competition will resonate with everyone who works in the dance school trenches.

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Meet Nakul Dev Mahajan, director of Los Angeles’ NDM Studios, where Bollywood dance is thriving and being passed on to the next generation. Learn what Bollywood really is and how its culture is being preserved here in the United States. Mahajan’s dancers have been seen on So You Think You Can Dance and at performances throughout the country. Their passion for the art is contagious!

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See Rhee Gold share his passion for teaching dance in this special keynote address at the 2009 DanceLife Teacher Conference presented to more 600 dance teachers and school owners from across the world. His words are thought-provoking, humorous, and refreshing as he reinforces all the reasons we have chosen to become dance educators in the first place. Viewers will feel rejuvenated as they listen to Gold explain why we’ve chosen the “greatest profession in the world!”

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“The Big Guns” feature some of the biggest names in the business, including John Crutchman, Brian Foley, Joe Lanteri, Tom Ralabate, Jo Rowan, Gregg Russell, Nancy and Art Stone, and Joe Tremaine. Together they share their inspiring stories of success in a very up-close and personal way. Hear about their mentors, their careers, their philosophies, and more. You’ll be touched by their candor and moved by their words of inspiration. Filmed at the 2009 DanceLife Teacher Conference, this is a unique chance to tap the expertise of some of the brightest minds in the field.

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DLTV stopped in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, to visit Cathy Roe. In this episode DLTV goes behind the scenes as we tour Cathy’s state-of-the-art production studios and hear her story of success as a teacher and as an entrepreneur running one of the largest video production companies in the world. She is also the director of her own national competition company. Cathy shares her frank insights into the competition world and offers inspiring words on what dance means to her.

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DLTV brings you a heartwarming and inspirational story of one woman’s triumph over personal misfortune. Patricia Dickinson is a former ballerina who has her own successful school and company in Albuquerque, NM. In June of 2008, she suffered a tragedy after falling into a fire pit in her back yard. When others might have given up, Patricia rallied to defy the doctor’s predictions that she would never walk again, let alone dance. After months of rehabilitation her resilience won out leading her to walk out of the hospital and return to her classroom.

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A Los Angeles landmark for dancers, the Edge is home to some of the most recognizable choreographers and teachers in the industry. Not only will you enjoy a tour of the school, but you’ll hear insights from Bill Prudich, founder and executive director of the Edge, as well as Sonya Tayeh, a faculty member and choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance.

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He grew up at his family school, the Hackworth School of Performing Arts in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where DLTV caught up with him at its 75^th anniversary performance. Teddy spent 2008 touring the world with Janet Jackson and has been the assistant to So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Mia Michaels. In this DLTV interview Teddy describes what dance means to him and how it has become his life’s passion. You’ll be amazed at his insights.

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This is a special feature that includes some of America’s most recognized masters. In this episode, Sheila Barker, Stephanie Campbell, Georgia Deane, Teddy Forance, Nan Giordano, Rennie Gold, Amber Perkins, Jo Rowan, Vicki Sheer, and Kenny Wormald all ponder the question, “What is dance?”  Be inspired by their answers!

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DLTV drops by the Melissa Hoffman Dance Center in Hudson, New Hampshire, for a peek at a preschool class in action. Melissa offers the inside scoop on how she sets up her classes and the programs offered. Experience the true passion she has for these young dancers as we open the door to her classroom for DLTV viewers and peek in on these adorable preschoolers.

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At age 90, this school owner and teacher is still in the classroom teaching many styles of dance and all ages. She takes DLTV on a journey from her early days of dance in the 1920s to her professional performing career and then through her years as a successful teacher. She shares her secrets of longevity in the field and in life. You’ll be motivated by Georgia’s determination to continue teaching for years to come.

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DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a
news-broadcast format. In this episode all Nutcracker performances are
canceled; a dance teacher in Pittsburgh is in big trouble after she rhinestones
her cats; a panel of disorientated competition judges are found roaming the
streets after witnessing a solo lyric division with no fouetté turns; and a lot
more.

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DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a news-broadcast format. In this episode you’ll learn the current state of modern dance; a Massachusetts dance teacher is treated for shock; a Florida dance teacher takes a day off; and a lot more.

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Melissa Hoffman’s dream of building her own school became a reality after years of saving and paying rent. Hear the inside scoop on how she did it as you take a video tour of her custom-designed, state-of-the-art studio in Hudson, New Hampshire.

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DLTV News, featuring Diane Gudat, is a humorous look at the dance teacher’s life, presented in a news-broadcast format. In this episode a new dance teacher, Barbie, is introduced; an exciting new seminar for dance teachers is unveiled; a process for melting down trophies to make replacement body parts for dance teachers has been discovered; and a lot more.

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Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C takes over the school’s marketing campaign when she decides that the current one stinks!

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how recital costumes are manufactured, from the design process to the cutting and manufacturing of the product and right through the shipping process. Tour the Dansco manufacturing plant in Attleboro, Massachusetts, as you find out what it takes to produce thousands of costumes annually.

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Connie asks Rhee Gold for advice on how to react to a teacher who has stolen her
concept and choreography from the previous year.

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Mrs. Complain A’Lot,(featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C questions why her daughter has to wear her hair in a bun for ballet class, among other things.

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A little bit of rejuvenation for the dance teacher’s soul. Rhee Gold offers encouraging words to dance teachers who feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.

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Bill Bohl and Kimberly Lyon share their personal stories about growing up in dance and the powerful influence it has had on their success. Together they have created the Los Angeles-based Hollywood Connection, which attracts thousands of schools and young dancers every weekend. Their enthusiasm for exciting the next generation to be the best that they can be is evident in this up-close interview.

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For more than 25 years the Broadway Dance Center has been welcoming dancers from throughout the world to its studios. Learn the history of this New York City landmark from those who have lived it, including Frank Hatchett, Ann Reinking, Brooke Shields, Richard Ellner, and others. Experience the passion behind this institution as you tour the Broadway Dance Center.

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Rhee Gold suggests that dance teachers take a moment to acknowledge a job well done. This episode is a reminder that dance is our special gift and that this fact alone is something we all need to appreciate.

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Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode meet the DLTV mascot—Pearl, a four-pound Chihuahua—while you follow the crew to the National Museum of Dance and more.

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Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode see behind-the-scenes footage of our visit to Amber Perkins School of the Arts in Norwich, New York, and enjoy an encore appearance by the DLTV mascot, Pearl.

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Directed by Rennie Gold, the Gold School in Brockton, Massachusetts, is proving that dance is as much about the life lessons passed from teacher to student as it is the technique that is taught. Be moved by this up-close and personal interview with Gold as well as his faculty and students. In this episode you’ll discover how dance can make a big difference—and sometimes all the difference—in the lives of young people.

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Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode get some behind the scenes footage of our visit with Vicki Sheer at the Dance Educators of America convention in Richmond, Virginia.

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Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode follow the crew to Evanston, Illinois, as they drop in on the Giordano Dance School. Also watch the DLTV crew’s antics on their motor scooter.

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Join the DLTV crew on the bus as they journey to everything dance across North America. In this episode you’ll meet Sandy Oldham who directs the Huntley Hoofers and Hunks, a troupe of dance-minded retirees in Huntley, Illinois.

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A remarkable group of young dancers from Royal Dance Works in Phoenix, Arizona, are featured in this moving episode. Listen as they open their hearts on the subjects of what dance is all about and how it has made their lives special.

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DLTV takes you to The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York.  Established in 1986, it is the only museum in the nation dedicated to professional dance. The museum’s only permanent exhibition is the Hall of Fame, which honors Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Lincoln Kirstein, and Bill “Bojangles’” Robinson, among others.  Explore one of the dance world’s best-kept secrets.

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Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C complains about her daughter’s choreography and offers her expert advice to the teacher.

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Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C announces her displeasure with this year’s recital costumes and decides to whip up a few costumes herself.

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Executive Director of the New York City Dance Alliance, teacher at the Juilliard School and Steps on Broadway in New York City, Joe Lanteri has become a driving force in the dance world. He sits down with DLTV to reveal how he got started in the business and share his thoughts on teaching and what he wants to accomplish with his students. Enjoy this intimate interview with a dance pioneer.

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An Emmy-nominated choreographer, dance master and director of 3D Dance Network, Gregg Russell inspires both teachers and students across the world with his eclectic mix of styles, including tap, hip-hop, jazz, and lyrical. The son of a dance teacher, he shares his thoughts on growing up in dance and the mentors who inspired him. Learn about his special workshops and events in this DLTV interview.

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One of DLTV’s most moving episodes to date—meet Susan Rizzo Vincent, the founder of the Drea’s Dream Foundation, which brings dance therapy to children who are hospitalized and suffering from cancer. Her heroic story of losing her daughter to a drunk driver and turning her anguish into the gift of dance for children will remind all of our viewers of the power of dance in a special two-part episode.

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One of DLTV’s most moving episodes to date—meet Susan Rizzo Vincent, the founder of the Drea’s Dream Foundation, which brings dance therapy to children who are hospitalized and suffering from cancer. Her heroic story of losing her daughter to a drunk driver and turning her anguish into the gift of dance for children will remind all of our viewers of the power of dance in a special two-part episode.

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One of the world’s most respected master teachers, Sheila serves on the faculty of the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has taught in Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. In this DLTV episode she shares her insights on teaching and what she hopes to accomplish with her students. Be inspired by her contagious energy and passion for the art of dance.

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Meet the students at Performing Dance Arts of Toronto, Canada, as they share their enthusiasm for dance. Their talent and their observations about dance’s impact on their lives are sure to remind DLTV viewers of the true meaning of dance.

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Founded by jazz master Gus Giordano in 1952, the Giordano Dance School in Evanston, a northern suburb of Chicago, is known throughout the world. The torch has been passed to the second generation of Giordanos, Nan and Amy, who take their family legacy into the 21^st century with gusto. Learn the history and the philosophy in this special two-part interview.

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Founded by jazz master Gus Giordano in 1952, the Giordano Dance School in Evanston, a northern suburb of Chicago, is known throughout the world. The torch has been passed to the second generation of Giordanos, Nan and Amy, who take their family legacy into the 21^st century with gusto. Learn the history and the philosophy in this special two-part interview.

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Mrs. Complain A’Lot (featuring Sheila Rossi) knows more about dance than her daughter’s teachers. In this episode, Mrs. C gets her hands on Dance Studio Life magazine and decides to offer a reader her expert advice on dealing with the school down the street.

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