Shades Dancewear is thrilled to announce their attendance at the exciting IDS Dance Teacher Convention 2024! Â
This year, the convention will be held at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham from Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th July 2024. It is a remarkable opportunity for dance teachers and colleagues to connect with like-minded creatives from all over the UK who share our passion for dance, thirst for knowledge and drive for change. We all share a commitment to continue improving our dance practice, expanding our teaching skills and knowledge of diversity and inclusivity in dance. The Shades Dancewear mission is aligned with IDS values to continue expanding our diverse dance knowledge for the benefit of the future generations of dancers, performers, teachers and creatives.Â
Come and meet Shades Dancewear co-founder Laura Grant and TIRED Advisory Board Members Yolanda Offodile and Anna Morgan at the Shades Dancewear stand on Wednesday 24th July!
You will also have the opportunity to easily purchase from the Shades Dancewear diverse product range including skin tone Convertible Ballet Tights and Ballet Dance Support Belts across our diverse collection – shades Bojangles, Raven, Uday and Pearl.Â
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The TIRED Movement – Shades Dancewear’s non-profit sister organisation – will also be attending the IDS Dance Teachers Convention and delivering a powerful one-hour long talk on Wednesday 24th July, 9-10AM.
Led by the determined and inspirational TIRED Advisory Board Member Yolanda Offodile, Yolanda will deliver and explain the importance of appropriate teaching methods and language for all dance and performing arts teachers. Both the TIRED Movement, Shades Dancewear and IDS are understanding of what it means to not only be diverse, but inclusive.
This talk will take place on Wednesday 24th July at 9-10am. It will be recorded but not live-streamed so make sure you attend on the day, we’d love to see you and catch up afterwards!Â
For further information about the diverse nature of classes and faculty available at the 2024 IDS Dance Teachers Convention, please visit www.idsdanceteacher.com.
Shades Dancewear fully support the mission, values and aims of the TIRED Movement and hope to see as many dance teachers, assistants and teachers in training in attendance of not only this exciting dance event, but the extremely important TIRED session more relevant now than ever for all current dance and performing arts teachers.
Join Shades Dancewear at the IDS Dance Teacher Convention!
We invite all dance teachers to join us at the IDS Dance Teachers Convention at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham. Whether you’re looking to discover new teaching techniques, explore inclusive dancewear options, or simply connect with fellow dance teachers and professionals, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all and Shades Dancewear are incredibly proud to be involved.Â
Let’s celebrate the incredible work that dance teachers do every day, together!Â
For more information about the convention, including the schedule of classes and faculty sessions, visit www.idsdanceteacher.com.
Make sure to follow @shadesdancewear on all social media for updates too. We can’t wait to see you there!Â
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