Teacher wisdom: Milton Myers.(THIS MONTH)(the Horton technique)(Interview)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: July 1, 2005 | Copyright information

TLC Milton Myers has helped shape the careers of hundreds of dancers through the Horton technique, a dance form combining elements of modern, jazz, and ballet, recognized in signature works of Alvin Alley American Dance Theatre. Myers danced with Alley after performing extensively with the Joyce Trisler Danscompany. He now teaches at The Alley School, Steps on Broadway, The Juilliard School, and Philadanco and will direct the Contemporary Traditions program at the School at Jacob's Pillow for a 19th summer. He recently spoke with Rachel Straus about his more than 30 years' ...

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