VDF's Artistic Director, Maxwell Trengove and Director Deborah Searle are working hard to curate an amazing program of professional development, inspiration and fun for your Vitality Dance Teacher Conference at VDF26.
meet the 2026
VITALITY PRESENTERS
SPEAKER & WORKSHOP
Theatre Jazz
WORKSHOP
Cirque du Soleil Repertoire
WORKSHOP
Musical Theatre
WORKSHOP
Progressions to Aerials
SEMINAR
Time, Training & Talent
SEMINAR
The Dance Studio Growth Code
SEMINAR
Hormone Health Matters for Dancers
SEMINAR
Why Dance Teacher Training Matters
international guest - daniel keating
acropad - direct FROM the uk
SEMINAR
Rethinking Dancer Training with Support
SEMINAR
Exclusive Access: International Insights
Gain rare access to leading dance industry professionals in a unique round-table mentoring session. Exclusive Access: International Insights offers the chance to ask questions, gain valuable perspectives and practical advice in an intimate, interactive setting.
Our first two mentors are:
international guest - marqui kumavat
cirque du soleil
ROUND TABLE
Exclusive Access: International Insights
ROUND TABLE
Exclusive Access: International Insights
ROUND TABLE
Exclusive Access: International Insights
ROUND TABLE
Exclusive Access: International Insights
LEARN AND GROW: CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
FOR DANCE EDUCATORS
At VDF, we challenge dance educators to evolve their training, stay current, and keep growing - while also guiding the next generation of teachers. Our Certification Options panel explores pathways across styles, syllabi, and approaches, with expert guidance.
Our panelists are:
PANEL DISCUSSION
PANEL DISCUSSION
