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.
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NDI New Mexico
Santa Fe, and Albuquerque, NM
NDINM’s Allegra Lillard presents her Dance for Joy curriculum, providing solid concepts, activities, & classroom management tools for teaching children (ages 3-6) Creative Dance & Pre-Ballet classes.
Pay: $400
Application Instructions: In Santa Fe | May 18-22, 2026 (deadline to register 5/10/26)
In Albuquerque | July 13-17, 2026 (deadline to register July 1, 2026)
GO TO WEBSITE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://ndi-nm.org/what-ndi-new-mexico-offers/teaching-excellence-to-young-children/
Application Deadline: 7/1/2026
National Dance Institute
New York, NY (Zoom)
Delve into the fundamentals of teaching through the NDI lens. Whether you’re a new dance educator or refining your skills, this training will empower your teaching.
July 13 – July 16, 2026
5:00-7:30pm
Interested teachers must complete this registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252736314904154
Deadline: 7/12/2026
EMERGE125
Marymount Manhattan College
EMERGE125 SUMMER WORKSHOP 2026.
July 20–31, 2026 | NYC, Marymount Manhattan College.
Train with EMERGE125 this summer in a two-week intensive designed for dancers ready to deepen their artistry, versatility, and professional development.
Daily classes include: Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Horton, Limon, Jazz, Salsa Infused Ballet, West African, Afro-Caribbean, HIIT, Pilates, EMERGE125 Repertoire.
Beyond the studio, dancers will participate in seminars and conversations focused on career growth, wellness, and navigating the professional dance field. Plus optional NYC cultural outings and experiences throughout the program!
Single Drop-in classes are available.
Visit emerge125.org for more information and to apply!
Deadline: 7/20/2026 10:00 am
Cost: $575 1 Week; $1,100 2 Weeks
Learn more and apply at https://form.jotform.com/260674733592162
NDI New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
This two-week Teaching Excellence® Workshop trains dance artists to acquire the skills to conduct fast-paced, dynamic,& engaging dance classes for children with NDINM’s unique & inclusive methodology.
Dates: Aug 10-21, 2026
Pay: $800/ 2 weeks
Application Instructions: https://ndi-nm.org/what-ndi-new-mexico-offers/teaching-excellence/
Application Deadline: 7/31/2026