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AUGUST - OCTOBER 2018 6 9 12 16 DALLAS DANCES returns Labor Day Weekend!


CONVERSATION WITH SHATE EDWARDS What it’s like to choreograph for musical theater...


2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Another year, another group of very talented dancers!


2018 DCNT HONORS AWARD celebrates four outstanding dance icons.


CORRECTIONS: Last issue’s story, Jason Fowler—From Dallas Days to International Stage incorrectly stated that Judy and Brent Klopfenstein teach at Dallas Ballet Academy. Judy and Brent Klopfenstein teach at Dallas Ballet Center. In addition, the article suggested that Jason Fowler received his training and mentorship at the Dallas Ballet Academy and that he teaches and choreographs for the school today. Jason Fowler received his training at Dallas Ballet Center was mentored by the Klopfensteins and continues to teach and choreograph for the school. In last issue’s article, Just say NO to the BOX, it was stated that YeaJean Choi and Martheya Nygaard met at Sam Houston University. YeaJean Choi and Martheya Nygaard met at Texas Women’s University.


COVER: Dallas DanceFest 2017 photo of Dallas Youth Repertory Ballet by Sharen Bradford ~ thedancingimage.com


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