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Alumni Spotlight: Augustine Hardison
Ms. Hardison is currently working on her Dance Performance and Choreography major at Towson University in Maryland. She is taking ballet,...


Why the Arts Are Incredibly Important
People that work in the Arts often observe the role of the Arts in our society is constantly being questioned. It seems to crop up,...


Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Chase
Welcome to our new feature - alumni spotlight! We are showcasing Alaska Dance Theatre's alumna Kelly Chase for our first artist. Ms....


5 Ways Taking Class Together will Benefit You & Your Child
Why join a Mommy/Daddy/Caretaker & Me Class? Whether flying in outer space, going to the circus, playing in the park, dancing like the...


For Parents - What to Look for in a Dance Studio & More - Answers to Important Questions
What Parents Need to Know As a parent who wants the best for their kids, it’s hard to navigate the sea of activities offered for...


Is Dance Good for Kids? Here's What We Know
The benefits of taking dance class extend far beyond just getting them out of the house to blow off some energy! This activity is in part...


Could Dance be just as Important as Math & Writing?
Recently I came across a book written by Sir Ken (an actual British knight!! woo woo!!) on the importance of dance for child development....


Student Highlight - Fiona Witty-Daugherty
Fiona is one of Alaska Dance Theatre’s Advanced Dancers and has been a featured soloist in many of ADT's productions. Fiona has been an...


Teacher Highlight - Melissa Jabaay!
Melissa Jabaay has been with Alaska Dance Theatre for 12+ years, always offering her assistance and kindness at every turn. In addition...


Thank You, Dancers & Teachers, for Showing Your Spirit During the Spirit Week! (Photos)
We would like to thank our dancers, teachers, and staff for the awesome "Spirit Week!" Alaska Dance Theatre is a nonprofit school of...


Dance Hero - Clotilde Severin
Kind, positive and respectful are the qualities that exude from this month’s featured Dance Hero, Clotilde Severin. Clotilde has...


Teacher Highlight - Mikayla Phillips
This is Mikayla’s third year teaching with ADT! Mikayla has trained with Hathaway Academy of Ballet in Texas, as well as Wasatch...


Dance isn't just Good for kids, it's GREAT for them!
The benefits of taking dance class extend far beyond just getting them out of the house to blow off some energy. This activity is in...


Support Us While You Shop for Groceries!
Did you know you can help contribute to a donation to our school from Fred Meyer? Check out this post to learn more!


Modern Dance & How It Benefits Your Dancer
What is modern dance? Modern dance (often referred to as contemporary or lyrical, but we will go into more detail about that below) is a...


The Importance of Stretching
What’s all this fuss about stretching? Besides preventing injuries, stretching helps dancers find correct alignment, improve flexibility,...


ADT's Dance Hero of the Month!
We want to highlight one of our hardest working students each month as an "ADT Dance Hero." This month our student in focus is Ellie...


Fond Farewell & Congratulations!
We are sending a fond farewell and congratulations to Mikayla Gyfteas, who has accepted the invitation to join Ballet West's Professional...


ADT Receives Funding for Technology Upgrades
Alaska Dance Theatre is proud to announce its grateful receipt of funding from the Atwood Foundation, the Alaska State Council on the...


Recognizing Our Outstanding Teacher Assistants!
Congratulations to all our amazing young ladies who participated in ADT's Teacher Assistant Training Program! This year was a little...
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