The Inclusive Dance Studio

Creating a space where EVERYBODY can thrive.

What Is The Inclusive Dance Studio?

AUGUST 6-8, 2024

Our summer learning series for Dance Educators, Administrators, and Business Owners will guide you towards SMALL CHANGES that have BIG IMPACT.

3 days | 8uniquely qualified presenters

3 days |$299 + GST

Single day option |$149 + GST

Registration Deadline: July 5th, 2024

What You’ll Walk Away With

👉 New perspective and understanding

👉 Actionable steps to foster inclusion

👉 Answers to your questions from people with lived experience

👉 Tools and resources for making an impact

AUGUST 6

9:45
ZOOM Room Opens

10:00 - 11:20
Perspective: A Panel of Diverse Voices in Dance

11:25 - 12:40
Creating Space for the Whole Dancer - Rhonda Roberts-Smid

12:45 - 2:00
Appreciation or Appropriation: Approaching Dance Education with Intention - Jay Musodi

SCHEDULE

AUGUST 7

10:00- 11:15
Inclusive Strategies for Boys in Dance Education - Lindsay Sterk

11:20 - 12:35
Gender Inclusivity in Dance: How to create a safe and welcoming environment for all dancers, parents and faculty - Rishell O’Brien

12:45 - 2:00
Teach like you have 2SLGBTQIA+ dancers, because you do! - Kelli Stewart

AUGUST 8

10:00-11:15
Safe and Accessible Dance Spaces for Students with Disabilities - Ali Phillips

11:20-12:35
Creating a Body Positive Studio Culture: Principles, Strategies & Best Practices - Lindsay Daniels

12:40-2:00
From On Paper to In Practice: How to Create Policies that Actually Support Your Studio - Olivia Robertson

2:00-2:30
Wrap-Up

Meet Your Presenters

  • Rhonda Roberts-Smid | Creating Space for The Whole Dancer

  • Lindsay Daniels | Creating a Body Positive Studio Culture: Principles, Strategies & Best Practices

  • Jay Musodi | Appreciation or Appropriation: Approaching Dance Education with Intention

  • Kelli Stewart | Teach like you have 2SLGBTQIA+ dancers, because you do!

  • Lindsay Sterk | Inclusive Strategies for Boys in Dance Education

  • Rishell O'Brien | Gender Inclusivity in Dance: How to Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment for all Dancers, Parents and Faculty

  • Ali Phillips | Safe and Accessible Dance Spaces for Students with Disabilities

  • Olivia Robertson, PhD, GPHR, CPHR, SHRM-SCP | From On Paper to In Practice: How to Create Policies that Actually Support Your Studio

  • Tamara Thompson Levi | Event Facilitator

Questions?