Dr. Durell Cooper and Monica Stephenson will co-moderate a panel discussion with the authors of the chapter, "Dear Ballet Teachers: Let's Talk About Race" from "Antiracism in Ballet Teaching", Paige Cunningham Caldarella (Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of...

Monica Stephenson examines decentering the teacher's authority to create space for student agency whle maintaining the rigor of classical ballet training. The discussion includes various texts, such as "Dear Ballet Teachers: Let's Talk About Race" from the book, Antiracism in Ballet Teaching, ABT...

Dr. Durell Cooper leads an interactive 60-minute webinar designed for dance educators and administrators committed to fostering healiing-centered spaces. This session will explore practical strategies to cultivate environments that prioritize well-being, celebrate individuality, and support the h...