However, he doesn't abuse the privilege as do some ivory ticklers who seem more interested in showing off or simply amusing themselves than in serving the dancers' and teachers' needs. (They shall remain nameless.) When the music fits the movement style, the work is so much easier. Incidentally, Doug is married to ballerina Gretchen Gunther who teaches young people at STEPS and Alvin Ailey. Maybe that partly accounts for his knowledge of which selection will suit the combination at hand. 

In any case, pick a teacher and a level from the list below and treat yourself to an inspiring hour-and-a-half of Mendelsohhn, Minkus, Mozart and more!