On May 12, 2026, the beloved, spitfire ballet teacher Judy Fielman Rice passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65. Many of Rice’s current and former students flooded social media with memories of their favorite “Judy-isms,” funny anecdotes, and unforgettable tendu combinations. She leaves behind a positive legacy centered in her joyful approach to ballet. […]

It’s not uncommon for students to arrive at college and find that it isn’t as hard as they thought it would be. Maybe they aren’t placed in the correct level. Maybe it’s an attitude problem. Maybe teachers are reviewing basics before diving into more advanced material. And maybe the program truly isn’t challenging enough. But […]