Arnhold Institute Panel Video Series
Dance Education doctoral students, faculty, staff, and alumni co-create and perform their “TC: Transformative Creativity” DEL Movement Sentence Choir, celebrating 30 years of DEL and led by DEL founder, Jody Arnhold (TC ’72) and founding faculty member Ann Biddle (TC ’89). Photography by Nel Shelby Productions.
Welcome to Moving Forward: Transforming Dance Education Through Leadership, Research and Praxis, a dynamic series of videos dedicated to sharing innovative research and transformative praxis from the Arnhold Institute for Dance Education Research, Policy & Leadership at 糖心视频.
Join us as we share the work of dance experts at Teachers College and the Arnhold Institute who are contributing to the pedagogical and research landscapes of dance education, transforming teaching and praxis in dance classrooms, re-envisioning legacies, and strengthening community and partnership connections across the US and internationally.
Dive into the real-world strategies dance educators are implementing right now to transform teaching and engage students.
Listen to how experts are navigating equity and diversity in their praxis, bringing research insights to their work with children and adult learners.
Discover how dance educators are strengthening communities and building innovative partnerships across the US and internationally.
Learn how cutting-edge research is revealing that dancing is central to human thinking and learning, giving you the tools to advocate for your programs.
What We Are Exploring
Moving Forward brings together Teachers College experts who are leveraging their teaching and leadership at the nexus of interdisciplinary praxis and research. Our videos are organized around critical, intersecting emergent themes in the field of dance education, including:
- Legacy: Discovering, celebrating, and reshaping educational histories in dance;
- Leadership: Dance leadership praxis and shaping the future in PK-12 dance education, cultural organizations, studios, and universities;
- Culture & Community: Equity, diversity, and developing community through dance;
- Theory & Praxis: Dancing as thinking and learning;
- Global Impact: Dance education in international contexts.
Whether you are teaching in a university, studio, or PK-12 classroom, tune in to our free video series for fresh inspiration for your own teaching, research, and leadership practice, and learn how to support and help shape the future of dance and dance education.
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Legacy:
TC: Transformative Creativity!
Join Teachers College Alumni, Jody Gottfried Arnhold (MA, ‘72) and Ann Biddle (MA ‘89), as they lead TC: Transformative Creativity, a Dance Education Laboratory Movement Sentence Choir. As a renowned exemplar of the progressive praxis legacy of Teachers College, the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) teacher professional development program was first founded by Jody thirty years ago in collaboration with founding teacher Ann. Since then, they have inspired thousands of dance educators through their innovative pedagogy and leadership, drawing upon their heritage at Teachers College. In 2025-2026, organizations from around the world created DEL Movement Sentence Choirs to celebrate Jody and Ann and the 30th Anniversary of DEL. Teachers College is the home these two extraordinary pioneers returned to on April 12, 2026, to celebrate their legacy-filled milestone. View this special moment as Teachers College celebrates Jody Arnhold’s and Ann Biddle’s transformative creativity in the field of dance education. Pre-Recorded: 23 minutes.
Leadership:
Transforming Dance Education Through PK-12 Dance Teacher Preparation
Join six university thought leaders as they discuss the vital nexus of leadership, research, and pedagogy required to prepare the next generation of PK-12 dance teachers. This video provides rare insight into the role of university dance teacher educators and how they center students' experiences to sustain dance education for children nationwide. Pre-recorded: 60 minutes.
Moderator
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Zakiya Atkinson
Assistant Professor of Dance, Single Subject K-12 Dance Coordinator, California State University, Long Beach (TC ‘25)
Dr. Chell Parkins
Arnhold Director of Dance Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison (TC ‘23)
Dr. Susan Pope
BA Dance Education Coordinator, Montclair University (NJ) (TC ‘23)
Dr. Shola K. Roberts
Assistant Professor of Dance, Dance Education Area Coordinator, Arizona State University (TC ‘25)
Dr. Pascal Rekoert
Former Assistant Professor, Dance Education Program Director, Central Connecticut State University (TC ‘26)