Dance Science Summer Workshop
Incorporating Safe Dance Practices into your Studio
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This professional development workshop is designed for dance educators who want to integrate dance science principles into their teaching to support dancer health, longevity, and performance. Participants will explore practical strategies for incorporating safe dance practices into daily classes and rehearsals while learning how anatomy and biomechanics influence movement.
Throughout the workshop, educators will examine effective warm-up and cool-down strategies that support a variety of body types and training levels. Additional topics include understanding knee function in plié, the role of pelvic placement in both upper and lower extremity movement, and how proper stretching approaches may differ for hypermobile and non-hypermobile dancers.
Participants will also learn how to safely prepare dancers for inversion work and explore the purpose and benefits of dancer screenings to identify movement patterns that may impact performance or injury risk. Educators will leave with practical tools, movement strategies, and a deeper understanding of how dance science can enhance both safety and technical development in the studio.
Ideal for studio owners, dance teachers, and educators who want to integrate dance science into their training practices.
SCHEDULE - June 26-27, 2026
Friday, June 26th
8:30-9am - Light breakfast and Check-in
9-9:45am - Morning movement and meditation
10-11am - Warm up and cool down for class and performance
11-12pm - Proper stretching for all body types
12-1:30pm - Lunch on your own
1:30-2:30pm - Pelvic placement & its role in upper & lower extremities
2:30-3:30pm - Knee function in plié;
3:30-4:30pm - Ankle stability in dancers
4:30-5:15pm - Wrap up and afternoon meditation
5:15-6:30pm - Dinner on your own
6:30-8pm - Art activity by local artist (*optional - additional fee applies)
Saturday, June 27th
9-9:30am - Light breakfast
9:30-10:15am - Morning movement and meditation
10:30-11:30am - Conditioning for inversion work
11:30-12:30pm - Dancer screenings for hip strength and ankle alignment
12:30-2 pm - Lunch on your own
2-3pm - Incorporating safe practices into studio practice
3-4pm - Evaluation prep
4-5pm - Evaluation
5pm - Check out and certificate
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Leadership for Teens Summer Workshop
Helping your High Schoolers Lead
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Teen leaders play an important role in shaping the culture, motivation, and success of dance teams, yet many are given responsibility without the leadership training needed to navigate challenges such as communication, conflict, and peer dynamics.
This two-day summer workshop is designed for dance educators who want to intentionally develop leadership skills within their student leadership teams. Participants will explore practical strategies and engaging, arts-based activities they can implement with teen leaders throughout the year.
Educators will learn how to guide students in understanding leadership styles, practicing effective communication, resolving conflict, building a positive and inclusive team culture, and developing adaptability and initiative. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants will leave with ready-to-use tools, leadership exercises, and reflection strategies that can help teen leaders grow into confident, compassionate, and effective leaders.
Ideal for dance teachers, drill team directors, and studio educators working with teen leadership teams.
SCHEDULE - July 10-11, 2026
Friday, July 10th
8:30-9am - Light breakfast and Check-in
9-9:45am - Morning movement and meditation
10-11am - What to look for in a leader
11-12pm - Leadership styles
12-1:30pm - Lunch on your own
1:30-2:30pm - Building motivation and initiative in leadership
2:30-3:30pm - Adapting to change
3:30-4:30pm - Effective communication and its role in building a positive
team culture
4:30-5:15pm - Wrap up and afternoon movement and meditation
5:15-6:30pm - Dinner on your own
6:30-8pm - Art activity by local artist (*optional - additional fee applies)
Saturday, July 11th
9-9:30am - Light breakfast
9:30-10:15am - Morning movement and meditation
10:30-11:30am - Tools for managing and resolving conflict
11:30-12:30pm - Fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
12:30-2 pm - Lunch on your own
2-3pm - Incorporating weekly leadership activities to build stronger
leaders
3-4pm - Evaluation prep
4-5pm - Evaluation
5pm - Check out and certificate
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