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The article features the establishment of École Supérieure de Danse Cannes Rosella Hightower that was designed to train students in the art of dancing in Cannes, France. The school was established in 1961 by internationally recognized ballet dancer Rosella Hightower. The school was designed to integrate academic programs with performing arts. The school offers 4 different programs including the two-year pre-professional program and the dance-study program.

The article presents a calendar of events for 2006 summer festivals that take place around Europe. The 15th annual Full Moon Dance Festival features performances by Arja Raatikainen and Raisa Punkki in Finland. Australia will be having the Impulstanz-Vienna International Dance Festival from July 13 to August 13. Tanec Praha celebration will start on June 2 to 28, 2006 in Prague, Czech Republic.

The article features the founding of the retail store Top Dance Prato, s.r.l. by Carla Centauro and Nicla Conti to provide dance students with materials and needed supplies in Prato, Italy. The establishing of the Top Dance was out of frustrating experience passed by Centauro during her early ballet study. The dance shop becomes one in the list of major stores among performers within and nearby regions.

The article focuses on dance performances and activities that take root in Edinburgh, Scotland. Edinburgh had become the first UNESCO City of Literature but it had focused more on the art of writing than in performing arts like dancing. Only later the art of dancing take value in the artists' mind in the region. Although they don't have a resident major dance company, they were able to produce the annual Edinburgh International Festival and other movements like the Dance Base and street dance.

The article discusses the importance of parents' participation in the dance career of their children. It has been emphasized that teacher-parent communication is essential to young dancer's development. The success of dancing through parent's participation made Peggy Hookham, as an example, a world known ballerina. Several suggestions offered to instructors include a regular meeting with students, the creation of parent workshops and mediators. INSET: Summary in Français, Deutsch, Español.

The article focuses on the two leg postures identified as hyperextended knees and Bow-leggedness which may become a problem for dance teachers in the training. Hyperextended knee is a misalignment of the position of bones along the knee while bow-leggedness is the space between the two legs during parallel position of the feet. These problems in the leg position that may occur in one of the students requires attention from the teacher since it may cause serious injury during a session.

The article presents information related to dance accessories and retailers international. Freddy Dance and Fitness Store has opened its first branch on March 31, 2006 in Verona, Italy. Danskin Inc. has displayed its old designs of legwear products as present fad demands for it. U.S. based Bunheads Inc., in its 10th year anniversary, launches new products including a beauty kit.

The article reports on the organization of the 6th Hellas International Dance Competition which will present dance performances starting from June 28-July 2, 2006 at the Veakion Amphitheatre in Piraeus, Greece. The activity will feature different kinds of dances including classical ballet, jazz and folklore dance. The event's director and organizer is Katrena Pavlaki who have undergone training in several dance schools including Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Harkness School of Ballet.

The article reports on the success of the first national dance fair Danza in Fiera that was attended by around 50, 000 dancers on March 23-26, 2006 in Florence, Italy. The realization of the activity was due to the assistance provided by several organizations and institutions including Dimenzione Danza, Harlequin, and Modance. The event's spokesperson Benedetta Verienti expresses appreciation with the activity stating that the city was full of grace in dancing

The article reports on the deadline extension for the application of the dance courses Promotion of Health and Safety in Dance and the Lifespan Development and Learning in Dance as decided by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) on April 30, 2007 in London, England. ISTD chairman Robert Grover explains that the extension was granted due to some changes in course materials. This will also give time for applicants to comply the requirements and to take part in the summer program.

The article reports on the 10th edition of Dance and the Child International Conference entitled "Coloring Senses-Moving, Creating, Observing: The Three Dimensions of the Dancing Child" on July 2-8, 2006 in Hague, Netherlands. The assembly aims to organize an international forum which will promote dance art for children. Scientists and dance professionals are anticipated to get involve in the meeting which will feature dance sessions and demonstrations.

The article reports on the opening of the 11th Summer School of Social Dances of the European Tradition organized by the Società di Danza on July 22-29, 2006 in Non Valley, Italy. The summer program which is directed by dance instructor Fabio Mòllica offers morning classes and evening performances in the region.

The article provides updates related to Laban dance for 2006 in Great Britain. Laban Summer School for dance training and education opens on July 17-28 in London. The summer school also features Laban's Transitions Dance Company and a Gaelic barbecue dance performances. The Department for Education and Skills provides budget for Laban's Center for Advanced Training of dancers aged 11-18.

The article reports on the creation of the dance lobby network Ständige Konferenz Tanz (SK Tanz) that is founded in Berlin, Germany. SK Tanz is formed to strengthen and develop the art of dancing through the unity of all cultural organizations within the region. ST Tanz executive director Michael Freundt explains that SK Tanz will make dancing be more valued as an art and be supported by the government.

The article reports on the coming event of the 20th World Congress on Dance Research which will be attended dance specialists around the world on October 25-29, 2006 in Athens, Greece. The assembly will feature various activities including classes, dance demonstrations and exhibitions. The deadline of the presentation proposals will be on September 15, 2006.

The article reports on the £125, 000 additional fund allocated for the Arts Council of Wales (ACW) as announced by Culture Minister Alan Pugh in Wales. The budget intended for the development of Welsh dance is apportioned every year. ACW is developing programs in connection to the government's new cultural policy and in cooperation with the Sports Council. ACW chief executive Peter Tyndall states that the extra fund will be for the improvement in the art of dancing.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on the study of dance in France and another tackles about the issue of teacher-parent relationships.