INSPIRE
A FREE event to honour, champion and support studio owners & teachers
Featuring guest speakers, inspirational stories, discounts and a competition. Its 1 day packed full of opportunities, advice and support. Almost a year in to the most difficult time of the performing arts history, The Dance Den has brought together some of the top industry leaders, suppliers and influencers for a day that is just for you.
MEET YOUR HOST
The Dance Den founder, author and business coach for dance & theatre school owners. Creator of ‘The Performance Business Planner & 'The Den' Studio Owners Business Membership Programme, where you come first.
Guest Speakers
Sharing and imparting their vast knowledge.
WOW Stories
How 1 lady built a multi million pound business and how another made history cool and got an Olivier Award nomination in the process.
Save some pennies.
Lots of companies are offering their support and help to all of you amazing teachers with money off vouchers and 2 competitions.
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
Rosina Andrews
Influenced by her time living in NYC, Rosina's work is fresh, current and unique. She has an infectious personality which drives and inspires all dancers and creatives that she works with. Rosina's work exudes originality and is internationally in demand; coaching some of the best dancers in the world.
The #RosinaAndrewsMethod is helping dancers, dance teachers and professionals worldwide advance their technique, clarify mindsets and excel within the industry.
Rosina has two technique publications, Pirouette Surgery® and Leap Surgery® her online subscription service and her team offer masterclasses, private coaching, teachers intensives, summer schools and mentoring and aim to help all dancers; dance smarter
Samuel Downing
As an ex-professional dancer, Samuel knows the demands that dance has on bodies and strives to educate and improve a dancers body awareness. Samuel is a Level 3 qualified personal trainer with additional knowledge and certification with Core Arts Pilates and Sugarfoot Therapy. Samuel trains some of the UK and Europes best young dancers promoting the #dancesmarter approach.
Samuel's main goal is to enhance dancers training in a safe and encouraging way. Education first, followed by working on weaknesses or imbalances and then building up to their personal goals. Helping young dancers continue to grow and perform in a more optimum way whilst combining safe structured conditioning and stretch with biomechanical instruction of movement patterns.
Anne Walker MBE
Anne started her first business aged 17 and subsequently owned 2 successful dance schools before founding International Dance Supplies Ltd in 1978. She turned IDS into a multi-million-pound company a huge growth from her humble beginnings with a borrowed sewing machine.
Anne now helps studio owners with their businesses. She has led numerous webinars, spoken on large stages and events and is passionate about passing on her knowledge to the next generation. She has written 2 Amazon best selling books and is founder of Dance School of The Year Awards.
Anne is the first of our inspirational stories and Sarah will be digging down deep into those humble beginnings, what was the driving force behind this incredible woman with the motto - Dream it. Do it. Make it happen!
Rory Fraser
A versatile and experienced performer in musical theatre with a passion for creating both in person and behind the camera.
A storyteller. An Individual. An authentic artist.
Rory is a talented and unique videographer with an eye for excellence. His performance experience makes him uniquely qualified to teach what looks good on camera.
If you wanted to improve your video skills for marketing his advice for what looks good on film is crucial.
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
Sam Nicholson
Kelly Doe
YOUR COMPETITION PRIZES
Morning Competition
Kindly donated from Elite Dance Supplies and worth over £30. The winner of the morning competition will receive these fantastic gifts with your school logo printed on them.
Elite Dance Supplies is a trade only website, UK based and providing not only the brands but also in house merchandise and printing.
Afternoon Competition
Anne and Sarah team up again! Last year it was webinars, this year its books. Not only do you get Anne's 2 books from her shop. But you also get my book and a printed copy of my latest E-book. ADDED BONUS - Amanda B Cosgrove edition of So, Your Child wants to go to Drama School.
But what if I have them I hear you cry.... then we want you to gift them! Pass on the gift of knowledge!
WIN A PERSONALISED TEDDY BEAR
For all who register for INSPIRE you will be entered into a prize draw. There are 2 personalised teddy bears up for grabs kindly supplied by Dancers World. 2 lucky schools will have your logo or picture printed on the t-shirt and you can use the teddy as a fundraiser, prize or mascot for your school.
WIN SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
For all who register for INSPIRE you will be entered into a prize draw. One lucky participant will receive free training worth £40 kindly donated by Dance Safeguarding Services
Dance Life Reflection Cards
Dance Life Reflection Cards have been created by Jenni Nolan-Owens, a Dance Industry Specialist, Life Coach and Law of Attraction Practitioner. This is a pack of 44 individual cards with beautiful artwork by the talented Anna Śledź. The accompanying guidebook introduces you to a self-reflection practice. Jenni is kindly giving away 5 packs!! yes 5....each worth £29.99 each to 5 lucky teachers. Find out more info about these stunning cards here.
YOUR DISCOUNTS/OFFERS
Discount codes for these fab companies are emailed out during the event
The Den Membership
Sarah will have an awesome offer to join The Dance Den Business Membership.
Featuring group coaching, over 200 business teachings, social media specialists, accountability plus the approved status.
The Handmade Dance Company
Kate at this fantastic company has a wonderful voucher for you.
As the title says all of Kate's creations are handmade and perfect gifts for your teachers, assistants and students.
MD Dancewear
MD Dancewear is a new dance brand based in Scotland, creating fresh new kit for dancers perfect from studio to street. Our designs are timeless and serve as perfect warm ups, stylish studio outfits and high quality, comfortable fitness apparel for teachers, dancers and fitness goers alike.
Team 625 Fitness
8 Fitness classes in total Monday, Wed, Thursday at 6.25am and Sat at 7.45am plus an invite to our private Team625 fb group which has recordings and nutrition advance as well as a big support group for each other mentally and physically
Dancers World Wholesale
Dancewear manufacturers & wholesalers offering UK made garments to dance schools & retailers for 36 years with stock & bespoke options to create a collection or uniform to compliment your brand.
House of Royale
We try to be as inclusive as possible with a range of skin tones and abilities. Right now we have ballet stickers available but in the future we will be offering many other dance styles.
Dance Safeguarding Services
Course and CPD training on safeguarding with the very knowledgeable Vicky Race.
Can Do Hub
Ability not disability is a blended learning CPD Course open to anyone with a Level 2 Fitness/ group exercise qualification or qualified dance teacher / gymnastics coach with a passion for inclusion. The course covers various theory and practical elements with plenty of time for discussion and development.
Dance Life Reflection Cards
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