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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The National Center for Choreography & MoBBallet
Akron, OH
Writers submit an application to attend the Dancing Lab: Oasis Dance Journal from July 13-17, 2026. Participants will workshop and explore the role, responsibilities and relevance of dance writing.
The short application will consist of 5 questions, including uploading 2 work samples, and a 500-word response to a prompt. Visit https://www.nccakron.org/oasisdancejournal for more information on eligibility, requirements, and deadlines.
Those selected for this communal professional development activity will receive $1,036 to cover airfare, ground transportation and per diem. The selected applicant is responsible for making their own travel arrangements. This stipend will be split in two installments with the first installment issued at signing of a letter of agreement, and the second at the conclusion of Dancing Lab activities. NCCAkron will arrange and pay for accommodations in Akron.
Application Deadline: 4/9/2026
National Dance Institute
New York, NY (Zoom)
In this experiential workshop, explore the NDI Method as it applies to teaching early elementary children - with storytelling, movement games, and creativity.
April 21, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm ET (Zoom)
Interested teachers must complete the registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252760943779169
Deadline: 4/21/2026
Jacob's Pillow
Becket, MA
Applications are open for Dance as Social Transformation: Kinetic Visioning, a two-week summer program exploring embodied practice and process-driven creation rooted in club, street, and social dance.
Visit our website for application details: https://www.jacobspillow.org/school/dance-as-social-transformation/
Deadline: 4/30/2026
Jacob's Pillow
Becket, MA & Online
Applications are open for the Curriculum in Motion™ Institute, a 10-month professional development program where artists learn to apply dance in community settings, K-12 schools, and beyond.
Visit our website for application details: jacobspillow.org/cim-institute
Deadline: 5/18/2026
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