TAD proudly offers a Virtual sampling of nationwide certifications geared towards dance teaching, technique, and administration.
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Experts will explain how to enroll, set curriculum expectations, and give an abbreviated sample of their programs so that you can make an informed decision when continuing your technique, teaching, and business management education.
You will get the chance to make direct relationships with our experts during the Virtual Luncheon AND win discounts to some of these programs!
In addition to the doorprize discounts, we are ALSO offering attendees precedence to our Judy Woodruff Professional Development Scholarship.
*Early bird rates apply until May 16th
Members can access a $30 promo code through the Membership Premium Portal.
Enter your promo code before checkout. Go to the main Eventbrite page, click “Tickets,” then “Enter promo code,” type promo code where it says “Enter code,” click “Apply,” review the new price, then click “Checkout.”
Membership enrollment is always open! This means you could become a member at virtually no fee with ticket purchase and promo code!
*All classes are Zoom. You will receive an additional email with Zoom ID’s and meeting passcodes after ticket purchase.
Both are required to access the meetings.
Master Classes taught by these pretigious organizations
Royal Academy of Dance
Royal Academy of Dance’s Silver Swans Program. Take a master class and learn about this one-day training that focuses on devising and delivering safe and inclusive ballet classes for older learners, and providing teachers with strategies for effective ballet teaching for mixed-ability older learners. For experienced ballet teachers, the RAD’s Silver Swans is an established and exciting business opportunity to expand your expertise and tap into the growing adult dance market.
Jackrabbit Technologies with Emily Smith
Learn about one of the leaders in online class management software. From online registration, class management, time clock, point of sale, payment and billing processing, costume and recital management and reporting, Jackrabbit has it all.
Emily has been passionate about children and families for most of her life and has been uniquely involved in the education and business side of the child care and activities industries for over 10 years. She is currently leading the Marketing team at Jackrabbit Technologies, parent company of Jackrabbit Class, Dance, Swim, and Care editions.
Maeva Movement
Discover freedom through alignment with Maeva Movement's Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program. Developed by master trainer, Laurel Desmarais, this program utilizes the Pilates repertoire to develop refined movement skills. Pilates is a system of exercises designed to encourage whole body health by integrating the mind, body and spirit through breath and dedication. Pilates Mat is the perfect compliment to the human toolbox and has been proven to reduce injury, improve performance and promote a joyful movement experience. The Maeva Movement Program provides an extensive education in contemporary Pilates Mat to utilize in a variety of settings.
Acrobatic Arts
With acrobatic dance becoming more and more popular, we want to make sure our teachers are teaching in the safest way possible. Acrobatic Arts is a foundational program for AcroDance taught over 12 levels in progression; with each level building on the pervious level’s requirements. Theory classes including anatomy and choreography as well as practical classes in spotting ensure that Acrobatic Arts Certified Teachers understand how to properly introduce skills with excellent technique in a safe and fun environment. Innovative tools like the Acrobatic Arts App, Analyze Student and Progress Charts engage and motivate dancers and teachers to excellence.
Gus Giordano Teacher master Class
with Lauren giordano whittington
Gus is known throughout the world as the "Godfather of Jazz Dance".
Experience Gus' outstanding Jazz technique at his school founded with wife, Peg in 1953.
GUS’ one day Intensive is the perfect introduction to his Jazz technique for dance teachers. Experience how to teach Gus Giordano Jazz to children beginning at age 4 to 19. GUS Teacher Training includes excerpts from the Anthology of American Jazz Dance, Gus Giordano’s philosophy, his history and much more.
More than Just Great Dancing with Misty Lown
Join Misty Lown, founder of More Than Just Great Dancing!®, for a 90 minute master class on the journey to stabilize, optimize and maximize your studio business in 2021 and beyond.
Misty Lown is the founder, president, and energized force behind More Than Just Great Dancing® - A licensed dance studio affiliation program that has a positive impact on over 100,000 dance students around the globe each week. She is also the owner of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance - an educational company.
Her dance studio, Misty’s Dance Unlimited, founded in 1998 and named a “Top 50 Studios in the Nation” by Dance Spirit Magazine has provided $500,000 in scholarship for dancers. Misty has been a speaker for every major dance industry event and has authored over 100 industry articles.
She is a sought-after speaker and business leader. She has been recognized as “Teacher of the Year” by Eclipse, “Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year” by the YWCA and awarded the “Pope John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service” by Viterbo University, the “Philanthropy Award” from the local Red Cross, the “President’s Award” from the La Crosse Area Development Corporation and the “President’s Award” from the Association of Professional Fundraisers.
Misty is an entrepreneur and builder at heart. In addition to her dance studio and licensing program, she owns a dancewear store, self-storage business and is a managing partner in a family real estate business. She is the author of One Small Yes an Amazon #1 Bestseller that has been translated to Korean and Indonesian. Misty’s favorite part of the day is spending time with her husband and five beautiful children.