Find out more about the classes on offer at the CYD? Teachers Convention 2026.
View your 2026 CYD? Teachers Convention Event Guide, here.
Developing Grand Allegro:
This class explores the biomechanics and coordinative principles that underpin effective Grand Allegro. Teachers will examine how elevation, dynamic clarity, and safe landing are achieved through efficient use of plié, alignment, muscular engagement and timing.
Through progressive enchaînements, participants will analyse the phases of jumping – from preparation and propulsion to suspension and landing – gaining insight into how these components affect height, control and injury prevention. Particular focus will be given to the integration of port de bras with the legs and torso, highlighting how coordinated upper-body use contributes to lift, balance and momentum.
Elements of plyometric training will be incorporated to demonstrate how power, reactive strength and neuromuscular efficiency can be developed and transferred into allegro work. Participants should bring trainers. Rhythmic variation and non-standard time signatures will also be used to enhance speed, musicality, and precision of the gesturing leg.
Performance and Pedagogy:
This class focuses on ballet as a performance practice, emphasising artistic intention, musicality and expressive movement alongside technical clarity. Teachers will explore how phrasing, dynamics, épaulement and port de bras contribute to projection and stage presence.
The session will also address pedagogical strategies, including the cycle of feedback and the use of cueing to support learning. Participants will consider how effective verbal, visual and kinaesthetic cues can improve focus, motor learning and student independence, enabling more efficient and meaningful technical and artistic development.
Tap Technique:
Technique based, working on drills and how to vary the level of difficulty.
Tap Choreography:
Learn some of my rhythm based routines.
Join Matt for this stylised theatre combo. As well as getting to move across the floor, participants will learn about creating for stage and screen in open discussion and learning.
My class will consist of the content that I currently teach the the MT/Dance colleges and academies throughout the UK, based on my training (Martha Graham technique) and pioneering classes with up-to-date techniques blending current music and 60’s/70’s music throughout the class where appropriate.
Dollie’s open jazz dance class offers an inclusive and supportive space for all teachers and dancers no matter your level or ability. Learn a fun and energised jazz dance routine that offers everyone an enriching, engaging and enlightening creative dance experience – inspired through the art form of the Jazz Dance idiom.
Be part of the Dollie’s dance community and share in the spirit of the jazz idiom, whilst connecting to your own individual expression and having fun doing it! Explore and find your individual dancing feet, get your groove on and boost your day. All this and more within the highly energised and nurturing environment, created by Dollie.
As Dollie says... Jazz is an expression of individuality and community! You do not have to be a perfect to do my class, you just need to be yourself and let the music and dance guide you!
With four decades of industry experience and 25 years of teaching expertise under his belt, join Mark for an energetic and educational class designed to challenge and inspire. Focusing on musicality, tempo and timing, Mark will be exploring how to adapt choreography by adjusting speed and dynamics, while learning when to mark and when to perform full out in a professional setting.
A class designed to raise standards, build industry readiness and support young performers in growing with confidence, both as artists and as individuals.
This class delivers dynamic jazz technical training designed to fully engage today’s dancers. Through targeted exercises, teachers will explore how core jazz technique and its key elements can be taught in an energetic, accessible and motivating way. Musicality is woven throughout the class, encouraging dancers to respond to rhythm allowing the jazz body to echo the music with confidence and commercial appeal.
This class focuses on jazz repertoire and performance skills essential for the commercial and professional stage. Teachers will explore how intention, feeling, style and musicality elevate choreography and transform movement into performance. Emphasis will be placed on developing presence, confidence and authenticity, enabling dancers to fully connect with the material and draw an audience in with impact and style.
This high-energy class fuses the raw power and precision of Hip Hop with the flair and style of Commercial dance. You’ll explore dynamic choreography that combines street-style movements with commercial performance.
A semi practical workshop to understand and feel the wonderful world of fascia and its important role in flexibility.
Do you want higher kicks? Then join me to see how to ditch the stretch and harness some quick and effective release techniques that you can use safely on yourself and for your students.
Integration of Acro in to your choreography - Acro in motion:
Explore the fusion of acrobatics and dance as you learn to seamlessly blend acro skills in to choreography with fluidity, creativity and artistry.
Turn Views into Enrolments: The Social Media Formula for Dance Schools
In this seminar, Emily will break down how dance schools can use social media strategically, not just consistently, to attract the right families and turn followers into paying customers.
You’ll learn what content actually performs well for dance schools, what doesn’t, and why simply “posting more” isn’t the answer. Emily will cover how to create content that builds trust, drives enquiries and supports parents in making the decision to book, enrol and stay.
Expect to walk away knowing the real tricks of the trade, with practical strategies you can implement immediately and social media hacks you didn’t even know existed. You’ll leave feeling clear on what to post, why it works and how to use social media as a powerful growth tool for your dance school.
Smarter Teaching. Stronger Dancers.
You’re the expert in dance, but navigating injuries and pain with your dancers can feel out of your comfort zone. This seminar is designed for busy dance teachers who want clarity and confidence in their role in injury prevention. We’ll explore three easy-to-use (and often overlooked) teaching strategies that you can apply in your next class to reduce injury risks by building stronger dancers, sharpening your teaching skillset and upgrading your class content... all without compromising technique.
Success without Sacrifice:
• Redefine what success looks like so growth stops feeling exhausting and overwhelming
• Understand why burnout is not a requirement for building a successful dance business
• Leave with a clearer, more sustainable way to grow without sacrificing yourself
The cost of staying the same:
• Identify where staying comfortable is quietly holding your business back
• Gain clarity on the decisions you may be avoiding and what they are costing you
• Leave knowing that one honest shift could unlock momentum and confidence
What it takes to grow your dance business in 2026:
• Learn what’s actually helping schools grow and fill classes in today’s landscape
• Understand what to focus on if you want more students without doing more
• Leave with practical clarity on the small shifts that create real progress this year
Acro: Differentiating with mixed level classes:
Learn effective strategies to differentiate within mixed ability acro classes, ensuring all students are supported, challenged and progress safely.
BOA
AcroPAD
Harlequin
Royal Academy of Dance
Acrobatic Arts
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
British Theatre Dance Association
Associated Board of Dance
Showtime Circus
Move It
Gibraltar National Dance Organisation
Dance Informa
BGU
CAPA College
The Worx
Shockout
Dance Inc Studio Centre
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