Programs

Leadership in Dance

Awaken the leader within you and transform your impact on the dance world with the Leadership in Dance Certification Program. Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, a seasoned studio owner, or a dance business manager, this course is designed to help you thrive as a dance leader.

Master the Art of Adjudication

Looking for the next step in your career as a dancer, dance instructor or choreographer? Gain the knowledge and skills you need to stand out as an adjudicator, grow your income through opportunities available across Canada and boost your professional profile with the Master the Art of Adjudication: Dance Adjudicator Certification, offered by The Dance Leadership Institute.

Dance Teacher Retreats

RENEW your sense of purpose, INVEST in your well-being, and RECONNECT with other dance professionals like you.

Are you a dance teacher or studio owner looking for a renewed sense of purpose, effective tools to use in the studio, and an opportunity to connect with other dance professionals? Join us!

L.E.A.D. Intensive

L.E.A.D. is a one-day, in-person experience for teens aged 13–18.

You’ll move, learn, and explore how to lead your life with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust — no pressure, no pretending.

You don’t have to know who you are yet.

But you deserve a place to explore it.

Ready, Set, Judge!

Kick competition season off feeling confident and inspired with our pre-season warm-up for new and accomplished judges (ALL adjudicators welcome)! In this practical workshop, you will jump right into practicing feedback and scoring, discover new “ways to say” for common corrections, upgrade your vocabulary, optimize your scoring skills, and learn fresh approaches to staying rested, nourished, and inspired for the competition season ahead.

Deconstructing Dance: Hip Hop Edition

Strengthen your value as an adjudicator with Deconstructing Dance: HIP HOP EDITION, a practical, online workshop that will teach you how to:

  • understand what to assess when evaluating hip-hop routines

  • use discipline-specific terminology accurately, and effectively

  • boost the credibility and impact of your feedback and scoring