FOR TEACHERS & DANCERS
RESOURCE HUB
Dive in deeper to the world of dance and disability with our free resources and blog posts curated for dance educators
POSTS & RESOURCES
INCLUSION IS NOT A CHECKLIST
Inclusion is NOT A CHECKLIST, but rather a COMMITMENT, a PRACTICE and an ENERGY.
YOU CAN TALK DISABILITY WITH US
As non-disabled people, it’s crucial to have a space where we can ask questions, express concerns, and learn without fear of being “cancelled”.
3 REASONS THE BAMD CLASSROOM IS A PARENT FREE ZONE
Did you know that BAMD is a “parent / guardian free zone”?
HOW DO YOU DEFINE INCLUSION?
This is not the first time we’ve asked this question to our community but it’s important to keep coming back to it.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DANCE CLASS MORE INCLUSIVE
5 TIPS FOR TEACHING DANCE TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
SUPPORTING “HIGH NEEDS” STUDENTS
At BAMD, we define “high needs students” as students who attend BAMD classes via parents / caregivers and require additional support in the way of an individual support worker, parent or agreed upon BAMD volunteer.
HOW TO FACILITATE HYBRID DANCE CLASSES
At BAMDance we offer a live stream option for all our classes in order to increase accessibility and inclusion for everyone.
HOW WE CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU
READY TO TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO EVEN GREATER LEVELS?
We know our blog posts can only provide you with so much, which is why we've created more personalised and tailored teacher training offerings.
If you're looking for an individualized space to ask specific questions about your studio, receive feedback on your teaching or build your own inclusive program, check out what we offer below.
INTRO TO DANCE & DISABILITY WORKSHOP
Do you already teach a few students with disabilities but are seeking extra knowledge to provide them with greater support? Do you want your staff to feel confident to include ALL students in their classes?
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This 3 hour Introduction to Dance & Disability workshop will provide you with a deeper level of information equipping you with the tools to engage, challenge and include all dancers, including those with disabilities.
Explore your relationship to disability, understand how this impacts your teaching and receive tangible, practical tools to use right away!
Virtual / online or in person (Toronto)
BECOME A CERTIFIED BAMD LICENSEE
Are you ready to run BAMD classes in your own city/studio? We could NOT be more excited to share the magic of BAMDance with the WORLD and have passionate, intentional and CONSCIOUS teachers.
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At BAMDance we do things differently and are committed to creating a model that is flexible and works for everyone. Our value of inclusion does not just pertain to our classes but how we run our trainings as well!
Next certification training is scheduled for January 2025. Applications open November 1st!
RECEIVE 1:1 COACHING WITH ALI PHILLIPS
None of our teaching training options quite hitting the spot? Are you simply looking for a space to ask personalised questions and receive individualized coaching?
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Book Ali for a 1:1 consultation/coaching call and receive expert guidance for any teaching/business or entrepreneurial challenge you're facing.
12-PART WEBINAR SERIES: ON DEMAND
Learn how to make your classes inclusive for everyone with our 12 part webinar series. Interested in what it could look like to welcome kids/teens or adults with disabilities in to your dance space?
Check out our 12 webinars on dance and disability today!