
Our diverse and inspiring faculty offers thoughtfully designed classes for educators, providing essential tools for engaging and effective teaching. Discover what each faculty member will be teaching by simply hovering over their photo.
PRODUCERS

The Essence of Classical Ballet (M)
In this class, we will explore the connective tissue of classical Ballet technique and the development of Artistry and discuss the necessity of equal emphasis on both as a pathway to the education of a finished dancer in this genre.
Jason
Ambrose

SONIC EMBODIMENT (M)
This course will provide you with an in-depth kinetic understanding of musical structure and Rhythmic analysis. It aims to equip students with the musical vocabulary required to communicate effectively with musicians and expand their unique embodied musical potential. We will use process-oriented problem-solving activities to explore concepts such as rhythmic displacement, polyrhythm, and syncopation. The class asks us to consider how heightened musical awareness impacts our dance, improvisation, and choreography.
Rhythm/Musicality/History
Jeremy
Arnold
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Tap
Enhancing Your Brand
Maud
Arnold

Commercial Hip Hop (M)
Combining the feel and foundational grooves of street styles with the technique and precision of other classical genres.
Nick Bass

Hip Hop
In my class, I’m all about pushing the limits of movement and discovering the joy in growth while having a great time; we’ll dive into ways to articulate choreography correctly, all while encouraging students to express their individuality and shine in their own unique way.
Inclusivity and Special Needs in Dance
Focuses on Inclusivity by equipping teachers with the tools to welcome individuals with special abilities and learning challenges, encouraging a supportive environment where it is essential that these students have the same experience as others, while showcasing effective strategies to implement in their own classes.
Kassidy Bright

The Balance Blueprint: From Surviving to THRIVING
Discover how to align your passion for dance education with practical tools to create balance in your business. Through reflection, value-setting, and actionable strategies, this session will help you design a thriving, sustainable career or business in dance education—without the overwhelm.
Collab w/Chonique
Lisette Bustemante

Ballet FUNdamentals (M)
Developing creative ways to make ballet class relative and interesting to the dance community without losing the importance of it as a foundational technique as it pertains to all styles of dance and all dance levels.
Professional Paths for the Ballet Dancer
Explores the multitude of different professional paths for your concert dancer and how to navigate that transition from studio to stage!
Duncan Cooper

THOUGHTS ON GUIDING AN INSPIRED IMPROV EXPERIENCE (M)
In this class, we will discuss language and prompts that can be useful in guiding inclusive and playful improvisational experiences, we will also put some of these tools into practice.
THOUGHTS ON CROSS-TRAINING AND INJURY/PAIN MANAGEMENT IN DANCERS (M/L)
In this class, we will discuss ideas about creating a baseline of fitness for dancing athletes that will promote longevity in the art form. We will also discuss how to navigate pain and injury in young artists.
Jenn Freeman

Hip Hop
Hannah Gossett

Hip Hop
Robert Green

Commercial Choreography “Andye J's class is a fusion of fluidity, precision, and raw expression, blending commercial choreography with musicality and storytelling.”
TFT (Teaching Future Teachers) is an innovative 5-step online program dedicated to equipping aspiring and experienced dance instructors with the techniques, and knowledge to elevate their teaching skills.
Andye J

GYROKINESIS (M)
This gentle and joyful movement method addresses the entire body, enhancing deeper body awareness, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
LYRICAL (M)
It is a class for all, focusing on body awareness, clarity, spirited movement, and expression.
Chris Jacobsen

NUTRITION FOR DANCERS (L)
The 5 Essential Tips to optimize optimal performance for protection and longevity on and off the stage.
JAZZ PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE (M)
Bringing back the basics of weight exchange, traveling, body language and sequencing through progressions and short combo.
Caroline Lewis Jones

COMMERCIAL STYLE JAZZ (M)
A stylized jazz class and a list of progressions across the floor.
Marcea Lane

Conditioning for Dancers (M)
Focus on building strength, flexibility, endurance, and injury prevention through targeted exercises that enhance a dancer’s performance and overall athleticism!
Jazz Funk (M)
Come to move and groove with Sienna Lyons for a high-energy, confidence-boosting Jazz Funk class!
Sienna Lyons

BUILDING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
AGES 3-12 (L)
Approaches to effective classroom management.
STAGES OF CHILD DEVELOP (L)
Assessing and addressing age-appropriate curriculum Kindergarten - 5th.
Lindsey Morgan

NERVOUS SYSTEM SECRETS (L)
Minute to Win it exercises that allow the mind/body to feel calm and centered quickly.
ARTISTS AND ATHLETES INITIATIVE (AAI)
Functional and practical tools to fuel the total well-being of you and your dancers.
Gina Pero

Contemporary
Floorwork & Transitions
Sabrina Phillip

Ballet For Beginners (M)
Movement class includes exercises, music selection, and interactive learning for an unconventional ballet class that will inspire babies to beginners with their love for ballet from the start!
Preparation for Prospective
College Dance Majors
Gain knowledge and information that helps prepare your trained and technical dancers to understand the landscape of their next big move: College Dance!
Judy Rice

Unconventional Jazz (M)
A movement class incorporating familiar foundation's of classic jazz with layers of uncommon patterns, shapes, and timing.
The Choreographer's Toolbox
A seminar class aiming to create new tools and modalities for choreography as well as aid in breaking through choreography blocks.
Derrick Schrader

Jazz Progressions Tip and Tricks (M)
Learn about Jackie Sleight's iconic jazz progressions and how to implement them into your own studios' jazz program.
The Legacy of Jazz (L)
Teachers will learn the importance of passing on the legacy of jazz dance by exploring its evolving industry, connecting past and future generations, and empowering the next wave of jazz dancers!
Jackie Sleight

Jazz / Across The Floor
How To Improve Your Technical Judging Score
DJ Smart

The Balance Blueprint: From Surviving to THRIVING
Discover how to align your passion for dance education with practical tools to create balance in your business. Through reflection, value-setting, and actionable strategies, this session will help you design a thriving, sustainable career or business in dance education—without the overwhelm.
Collab w/Lisette
Chonique Sneed

Building a Strong Recreational Foundation Program in Your Studio (L)
Equip dance instructors with strategies to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging recreational dance program that attracts new students, fosters long-term retention, and builds a strong, progressive curriculum tailored to various age groups and skill levels.
Creating a New Teaching Vibe that Attracts Dancers and Prevents Burnout for You as the Teacher (L)
Explore how to create a unique teaching vibe by blending energy, empathy, and professionalism, while also providing strategies for managing your energy, setting healthy boundaries, and avoiding burnout to maintain passion and sustainability in your dance career.
Julie Kay Stallcup

Building Execution from the Ground Up (M)
Experience a structure based hip hop dance class that will motivate you to design your class process for building dancers with strong execution technique.
Cultivating Community (GG Process)
Learn how to cultivate a thriving community that builds trust and support from your clients and future clients to come. You’ll gain tools and ideas to make your community feel seen, heard, and valued to strengthen your relationships and maintain long term connections.
Gigi Torres

THE HUMAN BEHIND THE DANCER (L/M)
Human Movement for the Youth Artist/Athlete.
ARTISTS AND ATHLETES INITIATIVE (AAI Caroline, Gina & Robert) (L)
A workshop Providing Functional and practical quick and easy wellness tools for dancers to be able to:
1. Increase energy through awareness of food and hydration
2. Optimize body awareness and flexibility to reduce injury
3. Increase attention span and positive thinking to handle nerves and stress better
Robert Tsai

Preparing Dancers for College and Beyond (L) This class offers key guidance for teachers who are preparing their students for college auditions, program selection, and a career in the dance industry!
Staying Current and Rooted in Jazz History (L) This class blends the rich history of jazz dance with its modern evolution, focusing on foundational techniques, cultural context, and creative expression to help students stay rooted in tradition.
Christian Vincent

The Essence of Classical Ballet (M)In this class, we will explore the connective tissue of classical Ballet technique and the development of Artistry and discuss the necessity of equal emphasis on both as a pathway to the education of a finished dancer in this genre.
Jason
Ambrose

SONIC EMBODIMENT (M)
This course will provide you with an in-depth kinetic understanding of musical structure and Rhythmic analysis. It aims to equip students with the musical vocabulary required to communicate effectively with musicians and expand their unique embodied musical potential. We will use process-oriented problem-solving activities to explore concepts such as rhythmic displacement, polyrhythm, and syncopation. The class asks us to consider how heightened musical awareness impacts our dance, improvisation, and choreography.
Rhythm/Musicality/History
Jeremy
Arnold

Tap
Enhancing Your Brand
Maud
Arnold

Commercial Hip Hop (M)
Combining the feel and foundational grooves of street styles with the technique and precision of other classical genres.
Nick Bass

Hip Hop
Focuses on Inclusivity by equipping teachers with the tools to welcome individuals with special abilities and learning challenges, encouraging a supportive environment where it is essential that these students have the same experience as others, while showcasing effective strategies to implement in their own classes.
Kassidy Bright

The Balance Blueprint: From Surviving to THRIVING
Discover how to align your passion for dance education with practical tools to create balance in your business. Through reflection, value-setting, and actionable strategies, this session will help you design a thriving, sustainable career or business in dance education—without the overwhelm.
Collab w/Chonique
Lisette Bustamante

Ballet FUNdamentals (M)
Developing creative ways to make ballet class relative and interesting to the dance community without losing the importance of it as a foundational technique as it pertains to all styles of dance and all dance levels.
Professional Paths for the Ballet Dancer
Explores the multitude of different professional paths for your concert dancer and how to navigate that transition from studio to stage!
Duncan Cooper

THOUGHTS ON GUIDING AN INSPIRED IMPROV EXPERIENCE (M)
In this class, we will discuss language and prompts that can be useful in guiding inclusive and playful improvisational experiences, we will also put some of these tools into practice.
THOUGHTS ON CROSS-TRAINING AND INJURY/PAIN MANAGEMENT IN DANCERS (M/L)
In this class, we will discuss ideas about creating a baseline of fitness for dancing athletes that will promote longevity in the art form. We will also discuss how to navigate pain and injury in young artists.
Jenn Freeman

Hip Hop
Hannah Gossett

Hip Hop
Robert Green

Commercial Choreography “Andye J's class is a fusion of fluidity, precision, and raw expression, blending commercial choreography with musicality and storytelling.”
TFT (Teaching Future Teachers) is an innovative 5-step online program dedicated to equipping aspiring and experienced dance instructors with the techniques, and knowledge to elevate their teaching skills.
Andye J

GYROKINESIS (M)
This gentle and joyful movement method addresses the entire body, enhancing deeper body awareness, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
LYRICAL (M)
It is a class for all, focusing on body awareness, clarity, spirited movement, and expression.
Chris Jacobsen

NUTRITION FOR DANCERS (L)
The 5 Essential Tips to optimize optimal performance for protection and longevity on and off the stage.
JAZZ PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE (M)
Bringing back the basics of weight exchange, traveling, body language and sequencing through progressions and short combo.
Caroline Lewis Jones

COMMERCIAL STYLE JAZZ (M)
A stylized jazz class and a list of progressions across the floor.
Marcea Lane

Conditioning for Dancers (M)
Focus on building strength, flexibility, endurance, and injury prevention through targeted exercises that enhance a dancer’s performance and overall athleticism!
Jazz Funk (M)
Come to move and groove with Sienna Lyons for a high-energy, confidence-boosting Jazz Funk class!
Sienna Lyons

BUILDING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
AGES 3-12 (L)
Approaches to effective classroom management.
STAGES OF CHILD DEVELOP (L)
Assessing and addressing age-appropriate curriculum Kindergarten - 5th.
Lindsey Morgan

NERVOUS SYSTEM SECRETS (L)
Minute to Win it exercises that allow the mind/body to feel calm and centered quickly.
ARTISTS AND ATHLETES INITIATIVE (AAI)
Functional and practical tools to fuel the total well-being of you and your dancers.
Gina Pero

Contemporary
Floorwork & Transitions
Sabrina Phillip

Ballet For Beginners (M)
Movement class includes exercises, music selection, and interactive learning for an unconventional ballet class that will inspire babies to beginners with their love for ballet from the start!
Preparation for Prospective
College Dance Majors
Gain knowledge and information that helps prepare your trained and technical dancers to understand the landscape of their next big move: College Dance!
Judy Rice

Unconventional Jazz (M)
A movement class incorporating familiar foundation's of classic jazz with layers of uncommon patterns, shapes, and timing.
The Choreographer's Toolbox
A seminar class aiming to create new tools and modalities for choreography as well as aid in breaking through choreography blocks.
Derrick Schrader

Jazz Progressions Tip and Tricks (M)
Learn about Jackie Sleight's iconic jazz progressions and how to implement them into your own studios' jazz program.
The Legacy of Jazz (L)
Teachers will learn the importance of passing on the legacy of jazz dance by exploring its evolving industry, connecting past and future generations, and empowering the next wave of jazz dancers!
Jackie Sleight

Jazz / Across The Floor
How To Improve Your Technical Judging Score
DJ Smart

The Balance Blueprint: From Surviving to THRIVING
Discover how to align your passion for dance education with practical tools to create balance in your business. Through reflection, value-setting, and actionable strategies, this session will help you design a thriving, sustainable career or business in dance education—without the overwhelm.
Collab w/Lisette
Chonique Sneed

Building a Strong Recreational Foundation Program in Your Studio (L)
Equip dance instructors with strategies to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging recreational dance program that attracts new students, fosters long-term retention, and builds a strong, progressive curriculum tailored to various age groups and skill levels.
Creating a New Teaching Vibe that Attracts Dancers and Prevents Burnout for You as the Teacher (L)
Explore how to create a unique teaching vibe by blending energy, empathy, and professionalism, while also providing strategies for managing your energy, setting healthy boundaries, and avoiding burnout to maintain passion and sustainability in your dance career.
Julie Kay Stallcup

Building Execution from the Ground Up (M)
Experience a structure based hip hop dance class that will motivate you to design your class process for building dancers with strong execution technique.
Cultivating Community (GG Process)
Learn how to cultivate a thriving community that builds trust and support from your clients and future clients to come. You’ll gain tools and ideas to make your community feel seen, heard, and valued to strengthen your relationships and maintain long term connections.
Gigi Torres

THE HUMAN BEHIND THE DANCER (L/M)
Human Movement for the Youth Artist/Athlete.
ARTISTS AND ATHLETES INITIATIVE (AAI Caroline, Gina & Robert) (L)
A workshop Providing Functional and practical quick and easy wellness tools for dancers to be able to:
1. Increase energy through awareness of food and hydration
2. Optimize body awareness and flexibility to reduce injury
3. Increase attention span and positive thinking to handle nerves and stress better
Robert Tsai

Preparing Dancers for College and Beyond (L) This class offers key guidance for teachers who are preparing their students for college auditions, program selection, and a career in the dance industry!
Staying Current and Rooted in Jazz History (L) This class blends the rich history of jazz dance with its modern evolution, focusing on foundational techniques, cultural context, and creative expression to help students stay rooted in tradition.
Christian Vincent
FACULTY

Dave Carter
LA DANCE MAGIC

Christian Clark
REVEL

Braham Logan Crane
ASH

Andy Funk
MONSTERS
SPEAKERS
We’ll soon be announcing some outstanding guest speakers from the dance industry. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering invaluable insights to help elevate your dance journey. Stay tuned for more details—you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

Becky Funk
MONSTERS

Drew Funk
MONSTERS

Jeremy Keeton
ADRENALINE/REVIVE

Frank Musso
REVEL

Jackie Sleight
LA DANCE MAGIC

Linda Plaster
REVEL