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Dance Teacher Assistant Training Program (virtual)
”DanceTeacherAssistantTrainingProgram” Endorsed by CDTA DevelopedandPresentedby CDTAmemberIreneWiddup,B.EdRADRTS
AnOnlineCertificationCourseforAspiringStudentAssistants
This 6-hour online program is designed to help dance students become confident, capable, and valuable assistants in the classroom. Over the course of the year, students will attend four online sessions, where they willgainessentialknowledgeandpracticalskillstosupportteachersand younger dancers effectively.
Betweensessions,studentswillcompleteshortindependentassignments connected to the classes they assist in. These assignments encourage reflection, build confidence, and prepare students for meaningful discussions during the next online session.
Theprogramconcludeswithagraduationceremony,andeachparticipant will receive a Certificate of Completion to recognize their achievement.
Help your student assistants step into their roles with purpose and professionalism—andsetthemupforsuccessinandoutofthestudio!
TeacherMentorswillreceiveanemailoutliningwhatstudentshavelearned in each session and what is expected of them in the classroom. This updatewillalsoincludesuggestedwaystosupportandguidetheirstudent assistants, helping ensure a successful and enriching experience for the teacher, assistant and the class.
? CourseContent Overview:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Dance Assistant
- Building Relationships & Trust in the Classroom
- Ways to Assist Effectively During Class
4.BreakingDownStepsforPeers
- Observation & Correction: How to Offer Constructive Feedback
- Supporting Your Teacher: Keeping a Class Engaged
- Basic Anatomy
- Warm-Up and Stretching Techniques
- Time Management, Burnout & Self-Care
Modules7,8,and9willbeactivity-basedwithindependentstudycomponents between sessions.
AdditionalMaterials:
-
- Journals and self-reflection assignments
- Workbooks (provided to each participant)
ScheduledSessions(AlltimesABTime):
-
- September7,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- October19,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- November23,2025–10:00AM(1 hr)
- February22,2026–10:00AM(1 hr)
- June7,2026–GraduationSession(1 hr)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Irene Widdup – Owner & Artistic Director, Footworks Dance Academy
With over 35 years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Irene is a highly respected leader in the dance community. She holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and a Bachelor of Education with Honours, and is a proud Member of the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. She also currently serves as President of the Alberta Dance Educators Association.
Miss Irene’s extensive training includes 48 years of dance, and she is certified in:
- Acrobatic Arts
- Progressive Ballet Training (PBT)
- Spectacle Blue Aerial Arts (Hoop, Trapeze, and Silks)
- Al Gilbert Tap Technique
- ADAPT Jazz and Tap Syllabi
She teaches a full range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Her commitment to excellence keeps her attending master classes and dance conventions in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Phoenix, and across Alberta to stay current with industry trends.
Miss Irene is also the author of the Student Teaching Education Program (S.T.E.P.), a comprehensive training curriculum for aspiring dance teachers. She has presented this program internationally and specializes in preschool dance education, classroom lesson development, and teacher training. Her innovative methods have been featured at various teacher conventions throughout Canada, and she has served as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a studio owner, Miss Irene also shares her knowledge of business operations, marketing, and customer service at industry events. Her passion for dance education and mentorship is evident in everything she does.
Miss Irene believes that sharing knowledge is the key to becoming an exceptional teacher and business owner, and she is deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of dance educators.
”DanceTeacherAssistantTrainingProgram” Endorsed by CDTA DevelopedandPresentedby CDTAmemberIreneWiddup,B.EdRADRTS
AnOnlineCertificationCourseforAspiringStudentAssistants
This 6-hour online program is designed to help dance students become confident, capable, and valuable assistants in the classroom. Over the course of the year, students will attend four online sessions, where they willgainessentialknowledgeandpracticalskillstosupportteachersand younger dancers effectively.
Betweensessions,studentswillcompleteshortindependentassignments connected to the classes they assist in. These assignments encourage reflection, build confidence, and prepare students for meaningful discussions during the next online session.
Theprogramconcludeswithagraduationceremony,andeachparticipant will receive a Certificate of Completion to recognize their achievement.
Help your student assistants step into their roles with purpose and professionalism—andsetthemupforsuccessinandoutofthestudio!
TeacherMentorswillreceiveanemailoutliningwhatstudentshavelearned in each session and what is expected of them in the classroom. This updatewillalsoincludesuggestedwaystosupportandguidetheirstudent assistants, helping ensure a successful and enriching experience for the teacher, assistant and the class.
? CourseContent Overview:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Dance Assistant
- Building Relationships & Trust in the Classroom
- Ways to Assist Effectively During Class
4.BreakingDownStepsforPeers
- Observation & Correction: How to Offer Constructive Feedback
- Supporting Your Teacher: Keeping a Class Engaged
- Basic Anatomy
- Warm-Up and Stretching Techniques
- Time Management, Burnout & Self-Care
Modules7,8,and9willbeactivity-basedwithindependentstudycomponents between sessions.
AdditionalMaterials:
-
- Journals and self-reflection assignments
- Workbooks (provided to each participant)
ScheduledSessions(AlltimesABTime):
-
- September7,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- October19,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- November23,2025–10:00AM(1 hr)
- February22,2026–10:00AM(1 hr)
- June7,2026–GraduationSession(1 hr)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Irene Widdup – Owner & Artistic Director, Footworks Dance Academy
With over 35 years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Irene is a highly respected leader in the dance community. She holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and a Bachelor of Education with Honours, and is a proud Member of the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. She also currently serves as President of the Alberta Dance Educators Association.
Miss Irene’s extensive training includes 48 years of dance, and she is certified in:
- Acrobatic Arts
- Progressive Ballet Training (PBT)
- Spectacle Blue Aerial Arts (Hoop, Trapeze, and Silks)
- Al Gilbert Tap Technique
- ADAPT Jazz and Tap Syllabi
She teaches a full range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Her commitment to excellence keeps her attending master classes and dance conventions in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Phoenix, and across Alberta to stay current with industry trends.
Miss Irene is also the author of the Student Teaching Education Program (S.T.E.P.), a comprehensive training curriculum for aspiring dance teachers. She has presented this program internationally and specializes in preschool dance education, classroom lesson development, and teacher training. Her innovative methods have been featured at various teacher conventions throughout Canada, and she has served as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a studio owner, Miss Irene also shares her knowledge of business operations, marketing, and customer service at industry events. Her passion for dance education and mentorship is evident in everything she does.
Miss Irene believes that sharing knowledge is the key to becoming an exceptional teacher and business owner, and she is deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of dance educators.
”DanceTeacherAssistantTrainingProgram” Endorsed by CDTA DevelopedandPresentedby CDTAmemberIreneWiddup,B.EdRADRTS
AnOnlineCertificationCourseforAspiringStudentAssistants
This 6-hour online program is designed to help dance students become confident, capable, and valuable assistants in the classroom. Over the course of the year, students will attend four online sessions, where they willgainessentialknowledgeandpracticalskillstosupportteachersand younger dancers effectively.
Betweensessions,studentswillcompleteshortindependentassignments connected to the classes they assist in. These assignments encourage reflection, build confidence, and prepare students for meaningful discussions during the next online session.
Theprogramconcludeswithagraduationceremony,andeachparticipant will receive a Certificate of Completion to recognize their achievement.
Help your student assistants step into their roles with purpose and professionalism—andsetthemupforsuccessinandoutofthestudio!
TeacherMentorswillreceiveanemailoutliningwhatstudentshavelearned in each session and what is expected of them in the classroom. This updatewillalsoincludesuggestedwaystosupportandguidetheirstudent assistants, helping ensure a successful and enriching experience for the teacher, assistant and the class.
? CourseContent Overview:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Dance Assistant
- Building Relationships & Trust in the Classroom
- Ways to Assist Effectively During Class
4.BreakingDownStepsforPeers
- Observation & Correction: How to Offer Constructive Feedback
- Supporting Your Teacher: Keeping a Class Engaged
- Basic Anatomy
- Warm-Up and Stretching Techniques
- Time Management, Burnout & Self-Care
Modules7,8,and9willbeactivity-basedwithindependentstudycomponents between sessions.
AdditionalMaterials:
-
- Journals and self-reflection assignments
- Workbooks (provided to each participant)
ScheduledSessions(AlltimesABTime):
-
- September7,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- October19,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- November23,2025–10:00AM(1 hr)
- February22,2026–10:00AM(1 hr)
- June7,2026–GraduationSession(1 hr)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Irene Widdup – Owner & Artistic Director, Footworks Dance Academy
With over 35 years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Irene is a highly respected leader in the dance community. She holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and a Bachelor of Education with Honours, and is a proud Member of the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. She also currently serves as President of the Alberta Dance Educators Association.
Miss Irene’s extensive training includes 48 years of dance, and she is certified in:
- Acrobatic Arts
- Progressive Ballet Training (PBT)
- Spectacle Blue Aerial Arts (Hoop, Trapeze, and Silks)
- Al Gilbert Tap Technique
- ADAPT Jazz and Tap Syllabi
She teaches a full range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Her commitment to excellence keeps her attending master classes and dance conventions in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Phoenix, and across Alberta to stay current with industry trends.
Miss Irene is also the author of the Student Teaching Education Program (S.T.E.P.), a comprehensive training curriculum for aspiring dance teachers. She has presented this program internationally and specializes in preschool dance education, classroom lesson development, and teacher training. Her innovative methods have been featured at various teacher conventions throughout Canada, and she has served as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a studio owner, Miss Irene also shares her knowledge of business operations, marketing, and customer service at industry events. Her passion for dance education and mentorship is evident in everything she does.
Miss Irene believes that sharing knowledge is the key to becoming an exceptional teacher and business owner, and she is deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of dance educators.
”DanceTeacherAssistantTrainingProgram” Endorsed by CDTA DevelopedandPresentedby CDTAmemberIreneWiddup,B.EdRADRTS
AnOnlineCertificationCourseforAspiringStudentAssistants
This 6-hour online program is designed to help dance students become confident, capable, and valuable assistants in the classroom. Over the course of the year, students will attend four online sessions, where they willgainessentialknowledgeandpracticalskillstosupportteachersand younger dancers effectively.
Betweensessions,studentswillcompleteshortindependentassignments connected to the classes they assist in. These assignments encourage reflection, build confidence, and prepare students for meaningful discussions during the next online session.
Theprogramconcludeswithagraduationceremony,andeachparticipant will receive a Certificate of Completion to recognize their achievement.
Help your student assistants step into their roles with purpose and professionalism—andsetthemupforsuccessinandoutofthestudio!
TeacherMentorswillreceiveanemailoutliningwhatstudentshavelearned in each session and what is expected of them in the classroom. This updatewillalsoincludesuggestedwaystosupportandguidetheirstudent assistants, helping ensure a successful and enriching experience for the teacher, assistant and the class.
? CourseContent Overview:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Dance Assistant
- Building Relationships & Trust in the Classroom
- Ways to Assist Effectively During Class
4.BreakingDownStepsforPeers
- Observation & Correction: How to Offer Constructive Feedback
- Supporting Your Teacher: Keeping a Class Engaged
- Basic Anatomy
- Warm-Up and Stretching Techniques
- Time Management, Burnout & Self-Care
Modules7,8,and9willbeactivity-basedwithindependentstudycomponents between sessions.
AdditionalMaterials:
-
- Journals and self-reflection assignments
- Workbooks (provided to each participant)
ScheduledSessions(AlltimesABTime):
-
- September7,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- October19,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- November23,2025–10:00AM(1 hr)
- February22,2026–10:00AM(1 hr)
- June7,2026–GraduationSession(1 hr)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Irene Widdup – Owner & Artistic Director, Footworks Dance Academy
With over 35 years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Irene is a highly respected leader in the dance community. She holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and a Bachelor of Education with Honours, and is a proud Member of the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. She also currently serves as President of the Alberta Dance Educators Association.
Miss Irene’s extensive training includes 48 years of dance, and she is certified in:
- Acrobatic Arts
- Progressive Ballet Training (PBT)
- Spectacle Blue Aerial Arts (Hoop, Trapeze, and Silks)
- Al Gilbert Tap Technique
- ADAPT Jazz and Tap Syllabi
She teaches a full range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Her commitment to excellence keeps her attending master classes and dance conventions in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Phoenix, and across Alberta to stay current with industry trends.
Miss Irene is also the author of the Student Teaching Education Program (S.T.E.P.), a comprehensive training curriculum for aspiring dance teachers. She has presented this program internationally and specializes in preschool dance education, classroom lesson development, and teacher training. Her innovative methods have been featured at various teacher conventions throughout Canada, and she has served as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a studio owner, Miss Irene also shares her knowledge of business operations, marketing, and customer service at industry events. Her passion for dance education and mentorship is evident in everything she does.
Miss Irene believes that sharing knowledge is the key to becoming an exceptional teacher and business owner, and she is deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of dance educators.
”DanceTeacherAssistantTrainingProgram” Endorsed by CDTA DevelopedandPresentedby CDTAmemberIreneWiddup,B.EdRADRTS
AnOnlineCertificationCourseforAspiringStudentAssistants
This 6-hour online program is designed to help dance students become confident, capable, and valuable assistants in the classroom. Over the course of the year, students will attend four online sessions, where they willgainessentialknowledgeandpracticalskillstosupportteachersand younger dancers effectively.
Betweensessions,studentswillcompleteshortindependentassignments connected to the classes they assist in. These assignments encourage reflection, build confidence, and prepare students for meaningful discussions during the next online session.
Theprogramconcludeswithagraduationceremony,andeachparticipant will receive a Certificate of Completion to recognize their achievement.
Help your student assistants step into their roles with purpose and professionalism—andsetthemupforsuccessinandoutofthestudio!
TeacherMentorswillreceiveanemailoutliningwhatstudentshavelearned in each session and what is expected of them in the classroom. This updatewillalsoincludesuggestedwaystosupportandguidetheirstudent assistants, helping ensure a successful and enriching experience for the teacher, assistant and the class.
? CourseContent Overview:
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Dance Assistant
- Building Relationships & Trust in the Classroom
- Ways to Assist Effectively During Class
4.BreakingDownStepsforPeers
- Observation & Correction: How to Offer Constructive Feedback
- Supporting Your Teacher: Keeping a Class Engaged
- Basic Anatomy
- Warm-Up and Stretching Techniques
- Time Management, Burnout & Self-Care
Modules7,8,and9willbeactivity-basedwithindependentstudycomponents between sessions.
AdditionalMaterials:
-
- Journals and self-reflection assignments
- Workbooks (provided to each participant)
ScheduledSessions(AlltimesABTime):
-
- September7,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- October19,2025–10:00AM(1.5 hrs)
- November23,2025–10:00AM(1 hr)
- February22,2026–10:00AM(1 hr)
- June7,2026–GraduationSession(1 hr)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Irene Widdup – Owner & Artistic Director, Footworks Dance Academy
With over 35 years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Irene is a highly respected leader in the dance community. She holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and a Bachelor of Education with Honours, and is a proud Member of the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. She also currently serves as President of the Alberta Dance Educators Association.
Miss Irene’s extensive training includes 48 years of dance, and she is certified in:
- Acrobatic Arts
- Progressive Ballet Training (PBT)
- Spectacle Blue Aerial Arts (Hoop, Trapeze, and Silks)
- Al Gilbert Tap Technique
- ADAPT Jazz and Tap Syllabi
She teaches a full range of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Her commitment to excellence keeps her attending master classes and dance conventions in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Phoenix, and across Alberta to stay current with industry trends.
Miss Irene is also the author of the Student Teaching Education Program (S.T.E.P.), a comprehensive training curriculum for aspiring dance teachers. She has presented this program internationally and specializes in preschool dance education, classroom lesson development, and teacher training. Her innovative methods have been featured at various teacher conventions throughout Canada, and she has served as a teaching mentor for the RAD’s Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a studio owner, Miss Irene also shares her knowledge of business operations, marketing, and customer service at industry events. Her passion for dance education and mentorship is evident in everything she does.
Miss Irene believes that sharing knowledge is the key to becoming an exceptional teacher and business owner, and she is deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of dance educators.
IMPORTANT: The times for all events are listed as Pacific Time (Vancouver) If you subscribe to the calendar it will adjust the time to your time zone.