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By Jessica Van Valkenburgh RSMT, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Director of Therapeutic Programs at FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation ~~ It was a cold day in January when I stood at the ballet barre鈥攕weating, squeezing, and trying to remember the combination en croix of piqu茅s and jet茅s as my instructor stalked around the room like a lion gazing at a row of gazelles. 鈥淧ull up, Jessica. You look like you鈥檙e pregnant,鈥� she muttered with disgust. I shifted my body back, trying desp...

By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy ~~ As federal appropriations discussions begin for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027), a critical moment has arrived for arts education advocates across the country. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape the future of quality, access, and equity in arts education, and your voice is more important than ever...

By Eva Ren, Student at Northfield Mount Hermon School ~~ Ballet is an art form built on discipline, precision, and beauty. For centuries, it has followed a set of unspoken rules that often go unquestioned in the name of tradition. But every time I take my place at the barre in the quiet before class begins, I see a body shaped by years of trying to fit into the expectations that ballet quietly demands. I wonder whether these physical standards are essential to its identity, or are they exclusion...

By Dr. Andrea K. Markus, Ed.D. ~~ Though I have been a lifelong fan of speculative and science fiction, my own journey into Afrofuturism began during my doctoral studies. First as an exploration of literature and data, then as a framework for my teaching practice, artistic expression, and scholarly research, culminating in my dissertation, 鈥�(Ubuntu + Sankofa) x Dance: Visions of a Joyful Afrofuturist Dance Education Praxis,鈥� published in May 2024. This proved an arduous journey, one germinatin...

By Ananya Goswami, Kathak Exponent, Artistic Director of Srishti- The Kathak Academy ~~ As dance education continues to expand its scope, educators are increasingly called to design curricula that reflect global perspectives, culturally responsive pedagogy, and embodied ways of knowing. Within this evolving landscape, Kathak, one of India鈥檚 major classical dance traditions, offers a comprehensive and rigorous pedagogical framework that meaningfully contributes to contemporary dance education. I...

By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy ~~ After months of intense advocacy and lingering uncertainty, the much-anticipated Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor鈥揌HS鈥揈ducation appropriations bill has been signed into law, delivering a significant victory for arts education programs nationwide. Last year, the President鈥檚 proposed budget sent shockwaves through the education community, calling for a $12 billion cut (more than 15%) to the U.S. Department of Education. Thos...

By Jen O'Neill, Faculty/Artistic Director ~~ I recently celebrated my 25th year teaching dance and movement. I am lucky enough (and healthy enough) to continue the work I love and was meant to do. What impacted me the most celebrating this milestone was the community, belonging, and joy I have built with my dancers over these last two+ decades. This will be my legacy and also the gift to myself I didn鈥檛 know I needed...

By Weiselande 'Yanui' C茅sar, Educator, Scholar, Executive Founding Director ~~ In these extraordinary times, it's crucial for practitioners and leaders of Haitian folk dance to avoid acting out of desperation and to remain vigilant against divide and conquer tactics. The richness found within the movements of folkloric dance is abundant enough to support our community. This artistic expression empowers everyone by harnessing the holistic healing properties of its core movements, espe...