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DanceLife Teacher Conference
2008
August 1-4, Phoenician Resort,
Scottsdale, AZ
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
DanceLife Teacher
Conference Faculty
The Brightest Minds
in the Field!
Ofer Ben,
RoseMarie Boyden, Tony
Corso, Margarita deSaa',
Ellen Ferreira, Brian
Foley,
Rennie Gold, Rhee Gold,
Diane Gudat, Melissa
Hoffman, Finis Jhung,
Alice Korsick, Joe Lanteri,
Shevon McBride, Avi
Miller, Nancy O'Meara,
Hedy Perna, Jo Rowan,
Gregg Russell,
Gil Stroming, Art Stone,
Joe Tremaine, Nancy
Wozny |
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Please note: this schedule
should be regarded as a
"sample," simply to offer a
snapshot of what the schedule
will be. A definite schedule of
events will be available May 1.
(Activities denoted with * are
explained in further detail to
the right of the schedule) |
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August 1
(sample) |
| 8-9 |
Registration Continental
Breakfast |
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9-9:55 |
Opening Session/Rhee
Gold--Intro of Faculty |
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10-10:55 |
Jazz Technique Inter.
Tremaine |
Preschool Level I
Boyden |
*Marketing Bonanza
Rhee |
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11-11:55 |
Tap technique
Recreational
Gudat |
Pre-Ballet 5-7
Boyden |
*What's On Your Mind
Rhee |
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12-12:55 |
Ballet Technique
Int./Adv.
Rowan |
Choreography for the
Male Dancer
Tremaine |
*Build It & They Will
Come
Hoffman |
| 1-2 |
Lunch Break |
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2-2:55 |
Jazz Technique Int./Adv.
O'Meara |
Choreography with Props
Perna |
TBA |
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3-3:55 |
Tap Progressions &
Across the Floor
Gudat |
Pointe Class Beginnings
Korsick |
*Peace of Mind
Rhee |
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4-4:55 |
Tap Ages 5-7
Boyden |
Everything Music
Russell |
*It's My Office
Rhee and Corso |
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5-6:30 |
Dinner Break |
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6:30-7:30 |
*Husband Hip Hop
Russell |
Class Plans & Syllabus
101
Foley |
Pointe Work Int./Adv.
Rowan |
| 7:30 |
Special Event |
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August 2
(sample) |
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8-9 |
Continental
Breakfast |
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9-9:45 |
Mentor, Leader and Dance
Teacher, Too/Rhee Gold
Followed by Intro of
Vendors |
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9:45-10:25 |
Visit the Vendors |
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10:30-11:25 |
Fill the Stage with
Action
Jhung |
Jazz Combinations
Int./Adv.
Tremaine |
I Am
What I Am/Check Your Ego
at the Door
Rhee |
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11:30-12:25 |
Tap Rhythm & Technique
Miller and Ben |
Ballet Technique for
Adult Students
de Saa' |
TBA-Business |
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12:30-1:25 |
Vendor Round Table Q&A |
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1:30-3 |
Gala Luncheon |
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3:30-4:30 |
*Family Hip Hop
Russell |
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4:30-6:00 |
Dinner Break |
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6-7 |
Optional Brainstorming
Sessions |
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7-8 |
Tappin' with Gil |
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8:00 |
Special Event |
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August 3
(sample) |
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8-9 |
Continental
Breakfast |
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9-9:55 |
Strength: Support &
Sabotage/Ellen Ferreira |
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10-10:55 |
Visit The Vendors |
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11-11:55 |
Choreographed Center
Floor Combinations
Jhung |
*Ballroom Blitz-Part 1
Stone |
*Studio Security
Korsick |
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12-12:55 |
Hip Hop/Urban Tap
Russell |
Ballet Technique
Recreational
Rowan |
*Showtime
Rhee and Guests |
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1-2 |
Lunch Break |
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2-2:55 |
Jazz Jumps and Turns
Lanteri |
Preschool Level II
Boyden |
*Showbiz!
Rhee and Guests |
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3-3:55 |
Musical Theatre Jazz
Tremaine |
Partnering Class
Foley |
*Smart Business
McBride |
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4-4:55 |
Traditional Tap
Choreography of the Tap
Legends
Miller and Ben
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Competition Choreography
Gudat |
*Branding and Marketing
that Matches
Wozny |
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5-6:30 |
Dinner Break |
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6:30-7:30 |
Tap Basics 10 & Under
Boyden |
Brainstorming-Assistant
Teachers
McBride |
*The
3rd Annual Canadian
Gathering
Foley |
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7:30 |
*Up Close & Personal
Rhee and O"Meara
Moderators |
*My
Wife's a Dance Teacher
Corso |
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August 4
(sample) |
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8-9 |
Continental
Breakfast |
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9-9:55 |
*Competition Reality/Competition Convention
Directors and Faculty
Rhee Gold Moderator |
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10-10:55 |
Turns and Jumps
|(Dancing Skills)
Jhung |
Ballroom Blitz Part II
Stone |
Motivated Teacher,
Motivated Student
O'Meara |
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11-11:55 |
Lyrical Technique
Int./Adv.
Lanteri |
Ballet Choreography &
Variations
de Saa' |
*Income: What a Good
Idea
Rhee |
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12-12:55 |
Visit the Vendors |
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1-2 |
Lunch Break |
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2-2:55 |
Tap with
Miller and Ben |
Int./Adv. Jazz Technique
Lanteri |
*Let's Share |
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3-3:55 |
Tap Combos Int.
Russell |
Hip Hop
O'Meara |
*Dancing Holidays
Perna |
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4-4:55 |
And One More thing . . .
Rhee |
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Free Sessions for
the Husbands
My Wife’s A Dance
Teacher
Led by dance teacher husband
and studio business manager
Tony Corso, this completely
unique seminar is open to
all men who’ve chosen a
dance teacher as their life
partner. Get it ALL off your
chest in this lively
discussion! Discover ways to
offer a better support
system for your significant
other, whether you’re
involved in the school or
not.
Talk to other men who
live the same life you do!
Husband Hip Hop
No one but husbands allowed
. . . the chance for the men
to let that inner dancer out
(behind
closed doors)!
An Up Close and
Personal . . .
A Special
Evening with the Big Guns
Moderators: Rhee Gold and
Nancy O’Meara
We’ve all taken their
classes, attended their
events and seen their
choreography, but how did
they become so successful
and what are their secrets?
Who were their mentors? What
are their thoughts on
“living the life” and what
words of wisdom can they
offer today’s teachers and
school owners? Wonder no
more. We’ll talk about it
all with Rosemarie Boyden,
Brian Foley, Rennie Gold,
Finus Jhung, Joe Lanteri, Jo
Rowan, Gregg Russell, Gil
Stroming, Joe Tremiane,
Art Stone (to name a
few) at this unprecedented
gathering of the leaders
in our field! It will be
like nothing you’ve ever
attended before
Competition Reality
We will gather the
competition directors,
judges, and other
competition experts for this
“first of its kind”
discussion on how to make
the competition experience
better for everyone
involved. The pros, the
cons, age appropriate
movement, scoring systems,
organization, philosophy and
more will be on the table at
what promises to be a lively
discussion
Family Hip Hop
A fun class for our
attendees and their
families. All registered
attendees may bring their
children and significant
others to this fun event
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FAQ’s
Q: Who can attend?
A: One of the things that make
the conference unique is that it
is open to all who have a hand
in the success of a dance
school. Attendees are owners,
teachers, studio managers or
office staff and significant
others. They range from those
who have been in the business
fifty years to those who are
just beginning the dance
education journey! Minimum age
18.
Q: Can you tell me a
little bit more about the two
tracks?
A: The business track is for
those who own and/or manage the
school. The classroom track is
for those who work within the
classroom. With the exception of
a few sessions for
“studio-owners only,” attendees
may move from one track to the
other.
Q: Can My Husband
Attend?
The conference is husband
friendly with special FREE
events just for them. Husbands
or significant others who want
to participate in the entire
conference are welcome; however
they must be a registered and
paid attendee.
Q: For the class track,
will there be dance classes, or
is it just talks and panel
discussions?
A: The event will be loaded with
actual dance classes in all
styles of dance with a focus on
what and how to teach. There
will also be good ole technique
classes, some routines and
choreography, and some ingenious
tips that you’ll use for the
rest of your teaching career. In
addition to all that, there will
also be some discussion-format
sessions pertaining to classroom
issues and teaching strategies.
Q: How will Project
Motivate be incorporated?
A: Throughout the 4-day event,
Rhee Gold will present his
Project Motivate seminars;
sometimes for both tracks
combined, as well as sessions
for each individual track. The
Project Motivate message is a
big part of what this conference
is all about.
Q: What does my fee
include?
A: The registration fee includes
conference admission, the highly
acclaimed conference manual,
four continental breakfasts, a
ticket to the gala luncheon,
special evening events, and
exclusive vendor coupons and
discounts. Additional tickets to
the luncheon may be purchased
separately.
Q: What is the Gala
Luncheon?
A: Each registered attendee
receives one FREE luncheon
ticket. This special event is
scheduled for August 2 and will
feature a sit down lunch, live
entertainment, special guests
and the DanceLife Teacher
Conference Lifetime Achievement
Awards.
Q: Can I purchase
additional luncheon tickets?
A: Yes, additional luncheon
tickets are available for $50.00
each. They can be purchased by
contacting Jill Egan at
888-i-dance-9 (local:
508-285-6650). Deadline to
purchase tickets is May 1.
Q: How do I make room
reservations at the Phoenician
and what are the specifics?
A: All hotel reservations must
be made through the DanceLife
Teacher Conference office
888-i-dance-9 (local
508-285-6650) or they can be
made at www.thedanceteacherstore
.com. Please note: We have
negotiated a tremendous discount
for hotel rooms, reservations
made through the hotel will be
in the $315.00-$400.00 range. To
receive the $169.00 (+ 12.07%
tax) room rate, you must reserve
through the options listed
above. Room rate is available
through July 1, based on
availability . . . book today.
Check-in at the resort is 4:00
PM and check-out is 12:00 Noon.
Q: What is the best
Airport to fly into?
A: Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is
just 6 miles from the resort.
Q: What should we bring?
A: Comfortable clothing for the
business seminars and/or
discussions, as well as
appropriate dance attire for
classes. Bring a notebook or a
laptop to take notes; audio
recorders are allowed. We will
offer a special “literature
exchange” in our business
sessions, please bring your
studio brochures and other
literature that you feel would
be good for the literature
exchange.
Q: Are video cameras
allowed?
A: Attendees will receive a list
of the movement classes that can
be video-taped. It will be based
on the preference of the
instructor to allow or not. No
video cameras will be allowed in
any of the panel discussions,
business, brainstorming or
motivational sessions. |
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Groundbreaking Curriculum and Special
Events
Note: All classes, sessions and
presentations are not included below.
Please refer to the schedule (left) for
dance classes and other events
Marketing Bonanza
Ideas and samples for school brochures,
ads, postcards, coupons, ezines and
other marketing materials to help make
the best impression and to improve
enrollment
Income: What a Good Idea
Unique income generating programs that
will bring new faces dancing through
your classroom
Build It and They Will Come
Building your own space and concepts to
improve the space you already have with
fresh ideas for cubbies, lobby space,
barres, flooring and more
Peace of Mind
Sample policies, procedures, handbooks,
faculty contracts, medical releases, and
other important paperwork will be
presented and discussed
Smart Business
Explore payroll, accounts receivable and
payable, smart budgeting, future
planning and more
Showbiz!
The business-side of our performances
will be discussed, including recital
fees, ticket sales, costume pricing and
presentation, using the show as a
marketing tool and more
What's On Your Mind
Special rap session with Rhee Gold;
attendees can bring up topics or
questions. Anything goes!
Showtime!
Novel concepts for your year-end
performances and/or recitals are
presented, including themes, music,
costuming, backdrops, scenery, running a
smooth dress-rehearsal and more
It’s My Office
Brainstorming session for business
managers and office staff with Rhee Gold
Branding and Marketing That
Matches
How well are you matching your marketing
to your own style? Learn how to put your
individual stamp on everything the
public sees, from your website to your
lobby. Adapt ideas that worked for
others into something workable for you?
Learn effective ways of working with the
press to maximize exposure
Studio Security
This forum offers common-sense practices
to protect your property, employees, and
students
Ballroom Blitz
This two-part class will cover a
six-week introductory level program
featuring Foxtrot, Rhumba, Cha-Cha,
Swing and more
Brainstorming “Assistant
Teachers”
Have you ever wondered how other school
owners handle their assistant teacher
programs? This is a forum to do just
that
The 3rd Annual Canadian
Gathering
Our Canadian attendees get to know each
other and explore the issues that are
specific to their businesses and
classrooms
Mentor, Leader and Teacher – A
Keynote Presentation by Rhee Gold
The role of a dance teacher extends far
beyond the steps that we teach . . . be
inspired to be the best role model you
can be
Strength: Support & Sabotage - A
Keynote Presentation by Ellen Ferreira
What do we do to support ourselves, and
how do we sabotage our own good
intentions? Enjoy a lighthearted but
meaningful discussion on how you can be
the kind of person you’ve always wanted
to be
Dancing Holidays
This session offers fresh, new ideas for
fun holiday activities and performances
for your students
Let’s Share
A chance for attendees to view each
other’s marketing literature, including
brochures, newsletters, recital
programs, schedules and more
The
Class Track
The choreography and
technique classes were riveting!
— Nancy Lihan,
Showbiz Kidz Dance Center,
Phillipsburg, NJ
Real teachers classes,
designed to offer attendees
curriculum and inspiration for
years to come. The class
curriculum includes recreational
to advanced material, exploring
technique, choreography,
philosophy and innovative new
learning concepts.
Classes include
preschool/creative movement,
ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop,
modern, across-the-floor work,
routines, choreography,
improving feet, pirouettes,
balance and so much more. Added
this year will be classroom
brainstorming sessions, where
attendees can share their
classroom concerns or issues
with other attendees who live
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The
Business Track
The things we
learned not only refueled us for
another year of running our
studio, but [they] are now
putting money into our pockets.
— Josh Porter, Ovations Studio,
Sapulpa, OK
Improve your enrollment,
generate more income, market
your
business like a pro, and become
a smarter businessperson.
Whether you are looking for
innovative promotion concepts,
ways
to improve student retention,
employee policies that work, a
more
organized office and staff, or
simply analyzing what classes
and
programs actually do make a
profit, we have a session for
you.
These sessions are open to
school owners, studio managers,
significant others and anyone
associated with the business end
of
the school.
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IMPORTANT
We do expect that the
hotel will sell out, please be
sure to make your room
reservation today! To receive
the group rate $169.00 + tax,
you must book through the
DanceLife Teacher Conference
office.
888-i-dance-9
(508-285-6650) |
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Questions?
888-i-dance-9
508-285-6650
jill@rheegold.com
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