Leadership in Dance
3 Hours
5 Modules
Certificate
$149 + GST
What Is Leadership in Dance?
Welcome to our signature leadership program, designed for individuals and teams who are dedicated to the well-being of young performing artists both within and beyond the studio. Whether you're a novice teacher, a devoted studio administrator, a seasoned business owner, or a highly accredited educator, this course serves as an essential foundation for leading your class and your dance community effectively. Enrich your toolkit and amplify your confidence through engaging exercises, insightful discussions, and comprehensive frameworks that enhance your understanding of leadership, current safety standards, and effective communication strategies on your path to becoming a dance leader.
What You’ll Learn:
Clearly define your values and sense of purpose.
Set your vision and create actionable steps towards fulfilling it.
Understand and develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Learn practices for preventing burnout, optimizing motivation, and finding inspiration.
You’ll Walk Away With:
✅ Course Workbook.
✅ 3 hours of interactive learning.
✅ Strategies for conflict management, difficult conversations, and how & when to say "no".
✅ Certificate of completion.
✅ A Safe Space to discuss challenges and solutions.
Upcoming Courses
Studio Pricing
Let The Dance Leadership Institute help you establish a cohesive approach to safety, wellness, and business standards across your entire faculty with training for your team. Hold an annual studio certification for staff, in-studio OR online, OR make our program part of your onboarding process for new hires. Contact us for special studio pricing and to book a custom program that highlights YOUR studios unique values and policies.
Meet Your Instructor
Tamara Thompson Levi
A passionate educator, presenter, and event director, Tamara is the founder, director, and CEO of Shine Dance Festival, The Dance Leadership Institute, and co-produced the Dance Teacher reTREAT with Lauren Ritchie and Calen Kurka.
Tamara’s professional performing career started straight out of high school as she danced on stages around the world for companies including Alberta Ballet, Calvin Klein, MAC Cosmetics, New Balance, and Festival Cruise Line. She has appeared on screen in an assortment of TV movies, commercials, music videos, and the award-winning dance film Black Angels. Her deep love of learning led her to find her purpose as an educator teaching dance in studios, schools, and at events across Canada leading master classes, preparing students for exams and competitions, and teaching at the post-secondary level on faculty at Capilano University and TDI Professional Dance Training Program in Vancouver.
An active mentor with WeBC Tamara completed the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance certification in 2019 and is committed to promoting a holistic and wellness-centered approach to dance culture. Since starting Shine Dance Festival in 2005, Tamara has been leading live and online programs and events across Canada and internationally, that bridge communities empowering dancers, educators, and business owners. Get to know Tamara by watching her 2022 interview on Dance Talks!