Mentorship
3 Hours
5 Modules
Certificate
$149 + GST
What is Our Mentorship Program?
Welcome to our Leadership in Dance program, designed for individuals and teams who are dedicated to the well-being of young performing artists both within and beyond the studio. Whether you're a novice teacher, a devoted studio administrator, a seasoned business owner, or a highly accredited educator, this course serves as an essential foundation for leading your dance community effectively. Enrich your toolkit and amplify your confidence through engaging exercises, insightful discussions, and comprehensive frameworks that enhance your understanding of leadership, current safety standards, and effective communication strategies on your path to becoming a dance leader.
What You Will Learn:
Clearly define your values and sense of purpose.
Set your vision and create actionable steps towards fulfilling it.
Understand and develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Learn practices for preventing burnout, optimizing motivation, and finding inspiration.
What You Will Get:
✅ Course Workbook.
✅ 3 hours of interactive learning.
✅ Strategies for conflict management, difficult conversations, and how & when to say "no".
✅ Certificate of completion.
✅ A Safe Space to discuss challenges and solutions.
Upcoming Courses
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LEADERSHIP IN DANCE
ONLINE
Wednesday, June 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST -
LEADERSHIP IN DANCE
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST -
LEADERSHIP IN DANCE
ONLINE
Friday, August 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Studio Pricing
Let The Dance Leadership Institute help you ensure safety and wellness standards across your entire faculty with training for your team. Hold an annual studio certification for staff, or make our program a part of your onboarding process. Contact us for pricing and to book a custom program that highlights YOUR unique studio values and policies.
Meet Your Instructor
Tamara Thompson Levi
A passionate and engaging educator and presenter, Tamara is the Founder, Director and CEO of Shine Dance Festival (est. 2005), The Leadership in Dance series, Co-Producer of the Dance Teacher reTREAT, and partner in Canadian Dance Leadership. Tamara’s professional performing career started straight out of high school as she danced her way around the world for Alberta Ballet, Calvin Klein, MAC Cosmetics, New Balance, and Festival Cruise Line.
Tamara has since appeared on screen in an assortment of TV movies, commercials, music videos and the award winning dance film Black Angels. A love of learning led to teaching in dance in studios, schools and at events across Canada where Tamara has prepared students for exams and competitions and taught at the post-secondary level on faculty at Capilano University and TDI Professional Dance Training Program.
Tamara is an active mentor with The Women’s Enterprise Centre in BC as well as the Mentorly online platform and is a YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) Certified Dance Educator committed to promoting a more conscientious and wellness-centered approach to dance culture. Since starting Shine Dance Festival in 2005, Tamara has expanded her events across BC and into the virtual realm, bridging communities across the province and internationally through educational programs that nurture and elevate dancers, educators, and business owners.