Gain essential insights into physical benchmarks that will ensure your teaching aligns with what young dancers’ bodies can realistically, and safely, handle at every age. You’ll also explore how to thoughtfully support adult dancers who are pregnant or navigating menopause to create an all-round inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Explore innovative ways to synchronize your students’ dance training with core academic subjects like math and science. You’ll also learn how to collaborate with classroom teachers and co-create lesson plans to align with academic goals for the year. If you’re a K–12 dance teacher looking to make dance learning more dynamic, interdisciplinary, and impactful, this …

Healthy feet are essential for every dancer. In this practical session, you’ll explore the anatomy of the foot and discover best practices for long-term foot health, plus targeted exercises designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and prevent injury.

Are you committed to creating a healthier dance culture for your competitive dance students? Join the conversation to learn how you can go beyond physical safety to foster an environment where your dancers can thrive mentally and emotionally during competition season. You’ll also learn strategies for reducing performance anxiety, encouraging positive reinforcement, promoting healthy social-media …

Ensure your dancers transition to pointe safely and confidently with a comprehensive approach to assessing readiness. This talk covers key anatomical, developmental, and strength benchmarks to look for when determining pointe preparedness. You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully place students in pre-pointe or first-year pointe classes at the start of the school year, and how …