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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.

Read more about her life, career, and impact here: https://dance-teacher.com/celebrating-the-life-of-ballet-teacher-judy-rice/ .tab=0?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=June

📝: Jen Peters
📸: Judy Rice rehearsing with her students at the barre. Photo by Peter Smith



Description: Judy Rice in an orange top and black tights smiles while stretching with her students at the barre. Text: Celebrating the Life of Ballet Teacher Judy Rice

Have you ever thought about being DIFFERENT than other dance studios? Have you ever thought about creating a rewards system that parents will love and students benefit from? Included in our program for dance studios globally: a syllabus you can follow based on ballet technique and jazz foundations, daily usable lesson plans K-6, choreography patterns for your avocational dancers, and a NEW awards system based on the content of your classes. Let me introduce

DANCE STUDIO BY DESIGN

Here is an overview of our STUDENT AWARDS system based on YOUR INCOME a studio can benefit from:

DANCE STUDIO BY DESIGN REWARDS PROGRAM
“Studio Headliner Rewards”

Purpose:
To reward committed dance families for consistent enrollment, timely payments, participation in studio events, and long-term loyalty.

This works like a bank rewards or credit-card points system: families earn points for eligible studio purchases and activities, then redeem those points for approved studio credits, perks, or merchandise.