BECOME A CERTIFIED LICENSEE
BUILD THE DANCE BUSINESS OF YOUR DREAMS
Facilitating safe, inclusive and accessible dance classes for people with disabilities
NEXT COHORT: JANUARY 2025
IMAGINE IF EVERY DANCE STUDIO IN THE WORLD OFFERED PROGRAMS FOR DANCERS WITH DISABILITIES?
We truly believe the greatest barrier to more inclusive dance classes for people with disabilities are confident teachers. It's not for a lack of interest or that studios are exclusive.
It's that there's a lack of training and teachers are scared to get it wrong.
We've solved this problem.
THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY. THERE’S ONLY YOUR WAY...
And our Bust A Move Dance Teacher Training Certification is not a “one size fits all model”. It’s a “you do you” with the knowledge, expertise, experience, passion and VISION you have for YOUR business.
WE JUST GIVE YOU THE BLUEPRINT
...and you decide the rest. We bring the expert in disability, you bring the expert in your teaching and community - it’s that simple!
BAMD’S TEACHER LICENSE CERTIFICATION
READY TO BECOME BAMD CERTIFIED?!
BECOME A LEADER IN INCLUSIVE DANCE
TEACH THE AGE, GENRE OR DANCE STYLE YOU LOVE MOST
TEACH THE STUDENTS YOU HAVE CAPACITY TO SUPPORT
TEACH IN SPACES YOU FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE
BECOME A CERTIFIED BAMD TEACHER WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO SUPPORT ANY STUDENT
OUR 4 SESSION CERTIFICATION COVERS:
1.
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
TO DISABILITY
2.
ENVISIONING YOUR BAMD BUSINESS
3.
BUILDING YOUR
BAMD CLASS &
STRUCTURE
4.
HOW TO RUN
YOUR BAMD
PROGRAM
READY TO APPLY?
HOW DOES IT WORK TO BECOME BAMD CERTIFIED?
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
OUR 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
OUR UNIQUELY CRAFTED LESSON PLANS & ACTIVITIES
CURATED MUSIC PLAYLISTS FOR KIDS & ADULTS
MARKETING ASSETS WITH OUR LATEST BRANDING
SPECIALIZED COACHING & CURATED ADVICE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
We’ll not only provide you with our unique lesson plans, universally designed dance activities and evidence based teaching techniques BUT we’ll also work individually with you to create, grow or expand your BUSINESS.
Next cohort starts January 2025. Applications NOW open.
BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE!!!
A TEACHER FIRST APPROACH
We are dedicated to empowering teachers with the expertise to create safe and inclusive dance spaces for students with disabilities, fostering growth and expansion for all to reach their true potential.
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Q&A sessions to teach you how to optimise your class so all students are engaged and retention is high!
Focused marketing efforts so that your community is engaged with the BAMD brand
Webinars to inspire continuous learning and growth
Professional development opportunities including journal questions, reflection activities and live monthly coaching
International community of like minded educators all committed to inclusive teaching
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Original lesson plans/curriculum
Recorded meditations
Dance activities and games
Choreography breakdowns
“Done for you” playlists including over 500 songs *differentiated for different ages
Digital marketing assets and social media content to promote your classes
”Done for you” canva marketing templates that are updated regularly
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Studio/teaching values & vision
Studio/teaching boundaries & rules
Community identity needs
Teaching experience & knowledge
Staff needs
Business structures
Geographical requirements
Passion for this work
Current capacity and what feels both exciting yet comfortable for YOU
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15 years of experience specializing in creating safe dance spaces for kids/teens and adults with disabilities
Business growth knowledge
Unique and specialized expertise in enrolment & retention techniques
Support for parent challenges
Dance activities and lesson plans
Leadership coaching and mentorship
Business scaling advice
Adaptation and modification of individual studio structures to be safer, more inclusive, and accessible
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
LEARN ABOUT ALI
Did you know that our Founder, Ali didn’t grow up around Disability?
Did you know that it wasn’t her initial passion to run classes for people with disabilities?
Would it surprise you to know that she held negative, harmful and even discriminating thoughts towards people with disabilities?
From the outside it’s easy to assume Ali was just naturally drawn to creating safe, inclusive and accessible dance spaces but actually it was something that she learned to love.
With directing BAMDance at an international level, Ali is deeply passionate about personal and professional development and brings her 15 years of knowledge and experience to as many international dance communities as possible.
TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE THE DANCE BUSINESS OF YOUR DREAMS
HEAR FROM OUR CERTIFIED LICENSEE’S
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
THIS IS PERFECT FOR DANCE STUDIO OWNERS & TEACHERS WHO:
✓ Desire to create safe & inclusive dance spaces
✓ Have the passion for welcoming disabled dancers but lack the specific tools & techniques
✓ Are self reflective & committed to professional development
✓ Want to feel confident teaching ANY student
✓ Are curious about disability & how it intersects with the dance industry
✓ Desire to step into deeper levels of leadership
✓ Are ready to expand their business
✓ Have a YES attitude
✓ Are ready to make huge IMPACT
EARLY BIRD STARTS NOVEMBER 1ST, 2024
THE INVESTMENT
THIS COSTING IS FOR THE TRAINING IN JANUARY 2025.
INDEPENDENT DANCE TEACHERS
$1,111
Early bird pricing. Price goes up
to $1,333 CAD after Dec 1st, 2024
Payment plans available
DANCE STUDIOS STARTING AT
$555
Price is per teacher for studios with 8+ teachers.
For 2-4 teachers cost is $999 per teacher
& for 5-7 teachers cost is $777 per teacher.
INDEPENDENT & DANCE STUDIOS
ONGOING LICENSING FEE
All applicants must be available to attend the LIVE online training sessions in order to become fully certified.
Once completed, there will be monthly cost of $99 CAD OR a one time yearly payment of $990 CAD, starting February 2025. *License is valid for 1 year with option to renew.
DON’T FORGET, YOU WON’T BE STARTING FROM SCRATCH
ARE YOU READY TO
ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS?
Here’s the thing… You already bring the expertise in your teaching, your community and your studio values; we need that! You don’t have to throw out all your hard work and previous knowledge; in fact we’d be mad if you did.
Instead, BAMD are here to help you build on what you've already created and enhance your current methods and structures with our specialized “accessibility and inclusion lens”. You won't be starting from scratch. Instead, we tailor everything to fit your unique vision. No "one size fits all" or "copy/paste" models here!
NOT QUITE READY TO MAKE THIS MOVE?
We understand! Becoming a certified BAMD licensee is a big move and you may want more education and knowledge before signing up. Luckily for you we have a bunch of accessible, affordable and engaging teacher training offerings for you.
SO IF YOU ARE NOT QUITE READY TO MAKE THE JUMP TO BECOME A BAMD LICENSEE CHECK OUT WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU BELOW
3HR INTRO TO DANCE & DISABILITY WORKSHOP
This 3 hour intro to Dance & Disability workshop will have you feeling confident including, supporting and challenging students with disabilities.
WEBINARS
ON DEMAND
Want to dip your toes in? Learn how to make your classes inclusive for everyone with our 12 part webinar series.