Dance & Disability

More than just a teacher training webinar. A safe space to explore disability. LIVE coaching. Ask questions. Become a leader. Position yourself as an inclusive educator. Expand your business to offer classes for people with disabilities and their families. An immersive and explorative journey into deepening your relationship with inclusion. Get ready to gather with your international teaching community, step into the unknown, step up as a leader and step into clarity and empowerment.

SEPTEMBER THEME - Dance & Disability: Cultivating strong connections and boundaries with parents and families.

This webinar will include the following:


💙How to feel confident setting boundaries with parents and families! 

💙How to trust the decisions you make as the leader of the space and prioritize your opinion.

💙How to embody being the EXPERT in Dance & Disability.

💙How to manage and support “helicopter” parents. 

💙Getting clear on when to communicate with the student vs parent/s.

💙When to involve parents in decision making and when to not.

Lead by Ali Phillips, owner & founder of BAMDance - an international dance company for children, teens and adults with disabilities, this workshop is the perfect balance of experiential and kinaesthetic training paired with mindful reflection and useful tips.

How to make dance more inclusive.

  • Each month will focus on a new theme surrounding disability giving you the confidence and competence to facilitate inclusive and accessible dance classes.

    Monthly themes:

    January 30th - 101 Foundations - basics of welcoming kids/teens/adults with disabilities

    February 27th - Supporting dancers with physical disabilities

    March 27th - Supporting dancers with cognitive disabilities (including non-verbal)

    April 24th - How to utilities support workers and volunteers

    May 29th - Difference between integrated classes and exclusive classes

    June 26th - How to foster collaboration between students with and without disabilities

    July 31st - How to create safe & inclusive lesson plans and structure

    August 28th - Creating strong connections with parents & families

    September 25th - Tips for teaching choreography and teaching different genres & styles

    October 30th - How to include dancers with disabilities in performances & showcases

    November 27th - Building an inclusive arm of your dance business

    December 18th - Creating a team of inclusive, conscious teachers & leaders

    *Dates subject to change

  • Unless you have been running regular, inclusive dance classes for kids, teens and adults with disabilities for over 5 years- we would say EVERYONE!

    Whether you are an experienced teacher, studio owner or new teacher this webinar will have something for everyone.

    For the new teachers - this will be like an information explosion, kick starting your career.

    For Studio owners this is going to be an amazing opportunity to gain new language and concepts to step into deeper levels of leadership as you train your staff.

    For independent contractors, this is going to be something to add to your resume. Studio owners, directors, partners are always looking for teachers who can adapt and include ALL dancers so this will set you apart from the rest.

  • This is perfect for Dance Studio Owners & Teachers who:

    -Desire to create safe and inclusive dance spaces

    -Have the passion for welcoming disabled dancers but lack the specific tools & techniques

    -Are self reflective and committed to professional development

    -Are curious about disability and how it intersects with the dance industry

    -Want to feel confident teaching ANY student

    -Desire to step into deeper levels of leadership