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.
Cre8Dance, Pittsburgh, PA
Cre8Dance is a choreographic competition offering a live performance, professional filming, national industry judges, and cash awards up to $10,000, supporting emerging and established choreographers.
Cre8Dance seeks choreographers ready to present bold, original work on a professional stage and connect with a national community of artists and industry leaders. Selected finalists compete for $19,000 in total awards, including a $10,000 First Prize, plus professional filming, live adjudication, and national exposure.
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Applications are submitted through the DanceApply platform.
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To Apply, Please Prepare:
• YouTube or Vimeo link of the work to be performed (5–15 minutes recommended)
• Title of the work and short description
• List of dancers (names and ages)
• Choreographer résumé/CV
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Eligibility & Participation
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a valid U.S. work visa.
• Finalists must be available for rehearsals and technical run-throughs on May 8, 2026, and the performance on May 9, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
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Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Full guidelines, eligibility details, and the application portal are available on the Cre8Dance website www.cre8dance.org
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$19,000 Total prizes
National Dance Institute
New York, NY (Zoom)
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.
March 12, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm ET (Zoom)
This workshop is FREE, but registration is required to secure your spot. Complete this form to reserve your place: https://form.jotform.com/252745636115155
Deadline:Â 3/12/2026
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
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:Â 7/12/2026
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