OUR 12 PART WEBINAR SERIES

WEBINARS
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A complete introduction to making your dance classes more inclusive for people with disabilities

INCLUSIVE DANCE EDUCATION

TRANSFORM YOUR TEACHING

...with our Dance & Disability Webinar Series. Learn to create dance spaces that welcome and support all abilities.

FOUNDATIONS 101:
How to make dance more inclusive
Start with the basics. Explore your relationship with disability, challenge language biases, understand who you are as a teacher and expand your perception of inclusion!

DANCE & PHYSICAL DISABILITY:
How to support students with physical disabilities
In this webinar we are creating a safe space for dance educators to reflect on how they view dancers with physical disabilities. Hear from experts in the field as they share their challenges and hopes for more accessibility in dance spaces and allow yourself to reflect on your own personal biases in a safe space.

DANCE & COGNITIVE DISABILITY:
How to support students with cognitive disabilities
In this webinar we are creating a safe space for dance educators to reflect on how they view dancers with cognitive disabilities. We want all teachers to embody a sense of grounded confidence and the ability to adapt, hold the energy and create a safe space for all. Learn how to get to know students on a personal level, notice differences in somatic gestures and create flexibility to support a fun, calm and peaceful classroom!

DANCE & DISABILITY:
How to utilize support workers, volunteers and teaching assistants
In this webinar we dive into how to create clear expectations for support workers, volunteers and assistant teachers. We provide guidance in setting strong boundaries between workers and dancers including how to empower assistants to step up as leaders - less micromanaging and more collaboration!

Dance & Disability:
Facilitating Inclusive vs exclusive classes- pros/cons and differences
Want to create deeper levels of inclusion between students with and without disabilities in an integrated setting? Not sure how to navigate parent concerns and complaints? Ready to create lesson plans that both challenge certain students and set others up for success? This webinar will prepare you for welcoming all students into the same classroom.

Dance & Disability - Fostering collaboration between students with and without disabilities
In this webinar you'll learn how to feel confident supporting students with and without disabilities in the same space as well as how to facilitate conversations around disability and diversity in the classroom. Step up as leader and understand how to hold uncomfortable feelings of students without disabilities whilst keeping DANCE always at the centre.

Dance & Disability- How to create safe & inclusive lesson plans
Are you ready to create lesson plans from a place of passion and personal interest? Do you want to know how to embody a flexible and adaptable approach to class structures? In this webinar we go deep into differentiating lesson plans for different ages, environments and students with keeping DANCE at the core.

Facilitating different genres/styles of dance plus tips for teaching choreography
In this webinar you'll learn to create choreography for students with disabilities that feels fun for YOU as the teacher! You'll also learn how to feel confident breaking down and teaching choreography to students of all learning styles with support on how to move through challenges and concerns when experiencing student challenges.

Dance & Disability - Cultivating strong connections & boundaries with families/guardians
We know you want to feel confident setting boundaries with families & parents including how to trust the decisions you make as the leader of the space. In this webinar you'll walk away knowing how to embody being the EXPERT in Dance & Disability, how to work with "helicopter parents" and knowing when to involve families in decision making and when not.

Dance & Disability -Facilitating hybrid classes & preparing for showcases/ performances
In this webinar you'll understand how to keep your students with disabilities engaged ONLINE, including differentiating activities for all students to stay on task. In addition we'll dive into how to prepare students with disabilities for showcases/performances with "on the day" tips to make sure the event goes smoothly!

Dance & Disability - How to create a business running inclusive classes
Interested in engaging your community and obtaining student registrations? Not sure how to navigate prices, offerings and create structure in your business? This webinar will provide you and your staff tips on creating sustainability in your dance business as well as the confidence to start!

Dance & Disability -Cultivating a strong team of inclusive teachers
Are you ready to have a team of teachers all on the same page? Feeling confident and competent teaching all students, including those with disabilities? In this webinar we'll dive deep into how to create connection and culture that leads to deeper levels of inclusion.

READY TO TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO EVEN GREATER LEVELS?

We know our webinars can only provide you with so much, which is why we've created more personalised and tailored teacher training offerings.

If you're looking for an individualized space to ask specific questions about your studio, receive feedback on your teaching or build your own inclusive program, check out what we offer below.

3HR INTRO TO DANCE & DISABILITY WORKSHOP

Do you already teach a few students with disabilities but are seeking extra knowledge in order to provide them with greater support? Do you want your staff to feel confident including ALL students in their classes?

This 3 hour Introduction to Dance & Disability workshop will provide you with a deeper level of information equipping you with the tools to engage, challenge and include all dancers, including those with disabilities.

Explore your relationship to disability, understand how this impacts your teaching and receive tangible, practical tools to use right away!

Virtual / online or in person (Toronto)

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BECOME A CERTIFIED BAMD LICENSEE

Are you ready to run BAMD classes in your own city/studio? We could NOT be more excited to share the magic of BAMDance with the WORLD and have passionate, intentional and CONSCIOUS teachers.

At BAMDance we do things differently and are committed to creating a model that is flexible and works for everyone. Our value of inclusion does not just pertain to our classes but how we run our trainings as well!

Next certification training is scheduled for January 2025. Applications open November 1st!

RECEIVE 1:1 COACHING WITH ALI PHILLIPS

None of our teaching training options quite hitting the spot? Are you simply looking for a space to ask personalised questions and receive individualized coaching?