Join my session at the National Dance Education Organization 2026 Virtual Conference!

Are You Really More than Dance?

“More than dance” has become a comfortable slogan in private studios, but for many, it’s just that: a slogan. This session confronts a critical question: are you actually producing confident, capable, self-aware humans, or simply marketing that idea? If your systems, curriculum, and culture don’t reflect it, your messaging isn’t the truth. It’s performative branding. Participants will examine the gap between what studios claim and what they actually build, and learn how to intentionally design training that develops executive functioning, leadership, authenticity, and wellness without lowering standards.  When we align our practices with our intent, dance, and the humans it shapes, becomes stronger.