Time

Zoom Room 1

Zoom Room 2

9:00-9:30

Meet and Greet

All

Let’s start the day together by touching base, saying hi, meeting new people and learning about the day.

Meet and Greet in Zoom Room 1

9:30-10:45

Developing Spatial Intent

Cat Kamrath

This class will move through experiences in Breath Connectivity and LBMA’s Space Category as approaches to students’ development and discovery in spatial intent. All experiences can be adapted to the space you are in.

Integrating 3-Dimensional Movement in Digital and Physical Spaces

Mike Esperanza

This is a seminar to help us identify the overlap between pop culture and academic rigor.  The camera is here to stay, so how do we as educators use it as a tool not just for documentation but for dynamic engagement during technique and observation.

A question to ponder before the seminar:  How is the current trend of content creation for social media transforming technical studies in dance and diluting the cinematic space?

11:00-12:15

5 Minute Fascia Dance

Kenneth Balint

Discover how healthy fascia can transform your movement in this workshop blending education, practical techniques, and a guided full-body dance. Learn what fascia is, why it matters, and how to keep it resilient for lasting performance. Whatever your dance style, you’ll leave with greater body awareness and practical tools to enrich your practice.

Michio Ito’s Living Legacy

Aaron Wood and Sarah Donohue

This workshop will explore the legacy of dance pioneer Michio Ito. With permission from Michio Ito Foundation, participants will learn both sets of Ito’s signature arm gestures. A brief historical lecture will look at the historical context surrounding Ito’s life. The workshop will end with a facilitated discussion on the historical parallels between Ito’s experience and current day events.

12:15-1:30

Lunch And…

All…

Let’s eat together and have a Decompression Session about current Higher Ed Challenges including but not limited to DOE, DEI, Funding, Enrollment Decline

Lunch And… in Zoom Room 1

1:30-2:45

Using Neurology to Improve Strength and Flexibility

Lisa Thorngren

Dancers require both strength and flexibility in order to create the variety of movement required.  But these qualities can vary from day-to-day – some days you and your students may feel tighter or weaker than expected, and that often has nothing to do with actual muscle strength or length.  Learn how the brain ultimately controls these qualities, and how you can use movement and sensory input to help improve your strength and flexibility, and that of your students, on those more challenging days.

Ethics of Choreography Credits in a Digital World

Nancy Dobbs Owen

Working with the Choreographers Guild to protect choreographers’ rights.

3:00-4:15

Restorative Yoga for Dance Professionals

Maureen Mayo

This session is designed for dance professionals seeking recovery, renewal, and balance.

You will be guided through gentle, supported poses that promote nervous system regulation, release muscular tension, and foster inner calm. With a focus on breath awareness, and skeletal alignment, this practice offers a vital counterpoint to the high-intensity demands of dance professionals.

No prior yoga experience is needed. This is your space to restore, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

Web Design for Dance Educators

Beth Twiggs

This seminar explores how dance educators and artists can create compelling, functional websites that communicate artistry, professionalism, and accessibility. Participants will learn strategies for designing sites that showcase portfolios, support student recruitment, and foster community engagement, while considering aesthetic choices that align with their artistic voice.

4:15

End of Day Wrap Up

All

Let’s take a moment and focus on the things we are all grateful for, looking forward to and what we are proud of.

End of Day Wrap Up in Zoom Room 1