Professional development is essential to building a resilient dance field. Dance/USA strives to ensure that dance professionals have equitable access to the latest information and innovations on which to build our collective future. Through convenings, collaborative partnerships, and presentations, we connect our members to a wide range of ideas, leaders, and opportunities.
Information on Dance/USA’s exclusive professional development opportunities, which include convenings, webinars, trainings, and office hours, may be found by exploring both our Conference and Leadership and Learning pages.
Below, we also host a user-generated listing of opportunities from members and affiliates. For more information on getting your upcoming professional development opportunity listed and applicable fees (listings are FREE for Dance/USA members), please contact our Membership Team.
Join us for a FREE introduction to the NDI Method! Explore NDI’s approach to dance education and unlock your teaching potential in this dynamic workshop.
Workshop is free but registration is required to secure your spot.
https://nationaldance.org/ndi-collaborative/teaching-artist-trainings/free-introductory-workshops/
Register by 4/23/2025
Jacob's Pillow
Becket, MA & Online
The Curriculum in Motion™ Institute is a 10-month career development opportunity for choreographers and teaching artists to investigate how dance can honor a community partner’s questions and needs.
Application form, written statement, and choreographic sample are required.
Priority deadline: April 14; Regular deadline: May 12. Apply at: jacobspillow.org/cim-institute
Jacob's Pillow
Becket, MA
Led by LaTasha Barnes, Creating in Jazz is a one-week program for musicians, dancers, and/or choreographers dedicated to the practice of one or more Black American social dance and music forms.
Audition video, written statement, resume, and headshot are required. Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis. Please visit https://www.jacobspillow.org/school/creating-in-jazz/ for more information.
Deadline 6/1/2025
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