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Our Favorite Dance Resources

Motivating young people to be the best they can be!

There’s so many great dance resources out there, here’s a few of our favorites!

Teacher Training/Certification

Acrobatic Arts

This is a great teacher resource! Check out their Youtube channel for great tutorials like this one. They offer:

  • Acro teacher training for multiple skill levels
  • Hoop training
  • Aerial silks training

Their training course list is here.

Ballet Blog

This is a great resource for teachers and students alike! Check out their Pompeii Challenge, or take the plunge and check out Front Splits Fast for a great introduction to their work! They offer:

  • Research-Based Technique Tips
  • Flexibility Hacks
  • Core Training

Their upcoming workshops list is here.

DancetoLearn

This is a great teacher resource! Check out their Instagram for class tips, or check out their library for affordable and fun lesson plans for young students! They offer:

  • Mind-body connection exercises
  • Valuable imaginative play prompts and plans
  • Lesson plans with color sheets and prop ideas

Their lesson plan library is here.

IADMS

This is a great teacher resource! Check out their extensive resource library, or check out their free issues of the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science. They offer:

  • Peer-reviewed research, offered for free after it’s been published for a year
  • A free bulletin to help dance teachers integrate the latest research
  • A growing list of dance-specific resources, filtered by location

They don’t have a specific course to take, but they have a treasure trove of information if you become a member here.

Strength4Dance

This is a great resource for teachers and students alike! Sign up for their Free Home Training Program via email, or check out their Youtube channel for their fantastic deep dives and exercise guides. They offer:

  • Physio-led Pilates classes
  • Easy-to-follow anatomy lessons
  • A full resistance band program (Band-Its) for all ages and skill levels

You can find their teachers courses here.

United Taps

This is a great resource for teachers and students alike! Try out their Free Material link to get a feel for it, or check out their Youtube channel full of workouts and choreography! They offer:

  • Fun, challenging tap dance workouts
  • Breakdowns of tap steps
  • A great tap dance dictionary

They don’t have a specific course to take, but you can check out their library here.