Last year, Vitality Dance Teacher Conference at Victorian Dance Festival (VDF) introduced free online professional development sessions for dance educators to keep them feeling ‘refreshed’ between conferences. This year, Dance Teacher Refresh returns with a duo of sessions focussed specifically on you as dance educators. Following a recent survey conducted with educators in partnership with […]

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Most Australian dance studios offer at least one, so what is it that makes dance syllabi valuable in the studio landscape and for dancers in training? In April, Vitality Dance Teacher Conference at VDF24 sat down with some of the biggest names in international dance syllabus organisations to find out what they offer, what makes […]

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This year’s Vitality Dance Teacher Conference from Energetiks VDF is really homing in on the important subjects for dance educators and studio owners. We take a dive into their schedule for the event this coming Friday 12 April in Melbourne to find out what’s on offer to educate, illuminate and inspire… How do I make […]

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Natalie Weir is perhaps one of Australia’s most lauded choreographers. In demand with companies both domestically and internationally, this Queenslander has created works of great intricacy and complexity that entrance the audience and enrich the artistry of the dancers she works with.   Weir has remained consistent throughout a 30-year career which, unlike other choreographers, did not naturally follow on from a […]

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As dance educators you’ve no doubt spent countless hours learning your art, improving your skills and perfecting your teaching craft, but how much time do you spend as a business owner learning how to develop and grow your business? Many of us dream of growing into multiple locations and increasing income streams. But how many […]

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