Welcome! We are so excited to have you join us for Forward Movement.
By participating in our seminars you will qualify to receive our inclusionary certificate insignia created to signal that you
Support Dance For All Students at your dance institution.
Our inclusionary certificate is a graphic from Liberate Artists INC. that you can place on your website or social media.
In order to complete this training participants must:
• Complete 4 Seminars (Scroll below to view Seminar Breakdowns).
• Submit The Inclusion Action Worksheet (This will be emailed to you at the conclusion of Forward Movement).
Once participants submit their worksheets, they will receive their Inclusionary Insignia Certificate
and will be listed on our website as a studio and/or educator who support dance education for all.
We have special scholarships available for studios and educators.
They are being updated daily. View our scholarships here and meet our sponsors here.
• Please sign in 10 minutes before class starts to ensure easy entry!
• Only participants that sign in with their REGISTERED NAME will be admitted.
• The classes below are just suggested classes, to view all class click here.
ZOOM links will be sent, via email, prior to the start of classes.
* Join us when you can! This is for you!!! All classes will be taped, (except "A Guided Conversation, In Dance, From Heroes Then To Action Now" and "All The Feelings: From BLM - Covid19 w/ Mental Health Professional")
so you may participate on your own schedule.
Learn how to create language to reach all of your students no matter their ability level or skill set. Unite in understanding
of children of different background, genders, orientations, and economic barriers to access.
Join Comfort Fedoke
(So You Think You Can Dance, Missy Elliott)
in conversation with dance choreographers and creators who broke barriers and set the course for dance today. From implementing hip hop culture into the classroom to understanding why all of this matters we'll join in authentic conversation with some of the most influential dance impactors around today.
This year has been a whirlwind for studio owners. From Covid-19 to BLM learning how to be your best studio self can be difficult. Studio Owner Brooke Hardebeck and Dance Director Cristin Coons-Miller (of Studio b in Lafayette, Indiana) are sharing with you how they are embracing the pivot, to move forward, through these unpredictable times. We will also open the doors to conversation with you, as a group, so come prepared with questions and/or complete our Educator Survey here.
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Creating spaces accessible for dancers are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and with Special Needs is something we all want but where does the work begin? Join Jari & Julia as the break down integrated accessibility and share with you their momentous floor that allows students to feel the beat!
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Visibility matters. Educating though colorful lenses not only expands perspectives but connects through our differences. Tune in with Maureen and Maggie for a glimpse into their popular course at Loyola Marymount University. This is a two part class. They'll teach how to incorporate these stories and then will show you live during Maureen's House Dance class on July 30th at 12PM(EST).
Join Erica, with support from her collaborators Mauro & Kenny, as she hosts a guided conversation exploring the Black heroes who transformed dance. Then connect to establish actionable steps, utilizing history, to create anti racist, equitable dance communities.
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2020 has been pivotal. From the ramifications of Covid19 to the reemphasized fight for racial equity and equality, this year's focus has been on seizing change. But what about your mental health? Where does that come in? Collaborate with mental health professional, Stacey Dodge, as she opens the door for supportive conversation. Together, as a group, you'll provide each other with the beginning line of support to move forward.
What's Liberate Artists? How did Forward Movement come to be? Link with Liberate Artists CEO, Geri, as she opens the door to transforming dance organizations and public school districts to ensure that education is equitable and inclusion for all.
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The doctor is in. Now is your time to ask all the questions and get the most up to date information (as possible), from one doctor's perspective, about managing life + dance during this global pandemic.
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7/29/20: Intentional Movement w/ Hope (Contemporary Stylings)
Travis Cooper
7/29/20: Contemporary Choreography
Kayla Igo w/ Eva Igo (Eva will be there during live class)
