The Growing Dance Educator™
Professional Learning That Moves With You
Inquire About Professional LearningThe Growing Dance Educator™ is a professional learning model designed to support dance educators at every stage from classroom instruction to curriculum development to community impact.
Built from years of teaching, leadership, and consulting, this model offers intentional, movement-based professional development that helps schools, districts, and organizations strengthen their dance programs and empower their educators.
Through reflection, collaboration, and creative practice, The Growing Dance Educator bridges artistry and pedagogy to create sustainable, thriving dance education environments.
Inquire About Customized Professional Learning Experiences
What It Is?
The Growing Dance Educator™ is not a one-size-fits-all training. It’s a curated framework that integrates dance, education theory, and reflective practice to help teachers and leaders grow programs that last.
Each session is designed to meet participants where they are, addressing the real challenges and opportunities that dance educators face every day.
This model helps districts and organizations strengthen dance education through:
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Curriculum alignment and lesson design
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Educator wellness and sustainability practices
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Student engagement and creative leadership
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Advocacy and community connection
Professional learning experiences can be delivered as:
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On-site workshops
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Virtual sessions
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Multi-day or multi-session series
Five Pillars of Growth
Each session blends movement, dialogue, and application, leaving educators with actionable tools they can use immediately in their classrooms or studios.
Logistics
Classroom systems, curriculum planning, and time management strategies.
Engagement
Building student voice, collaboration, and curiosity through dance.
Advocacy
Equipping educators to communicate the value of dance and arts programs.
Performance
Connecting choreography and performance to real-world, student-centered learning.
Sustainability
Fostering teacher wellness, balance, and long-term program leadership
Curated for Your School, District, or Organization
No two dance programs are alike. The Growing Dance Educator is designed to adapt to the size, scope, and goals of your team.
Offerings can be customized in format and focus to align with your district initiatives, school culture, or arts department goals.
- Single-Session Workshop: Topic-based professional learning aligned with district goals.
- Three-Part Series: Ongoing PD with time for reflection, practice, and implementation.
- District-Wide Collaboration: Multi-school or department-wide professional learning days focused on growth, creativity, and alignment.
What It Looks Like in Motion
Professional learning through The Growing Dance Educator emphasizes connection, creativity, and implementation.
Beyond the Workshop
The Growing Dance Educator™ model extends beyond a single session — it’s an evolving ecosystem of growth and support.
Educators who participate in PD sessions can continue their journey through:
The Growing Dance Educator CourseThe Growing Dance Educator Course:
A self-paced virtual program exploring foundational teaching models in dance education.
The Growing Dance Educator MembershipThe Growing Dance Educator Membership:
A subscription-based learning space with monthly content, coaching, and community.
These extensions ensure that learning continues year-round, with access to tools, reflection prompts, and support for sustainable teaching.
Work With Tamara
Tamara Irving, founder of TMI Design & Consulting, developed The Growing Dance Educator as a response to the need for professional learning specifically designed for dance educators.
With over a decade of experience in the classroom, on stage, and as a consultant for arts programs, Tamara brings both expertise and empathy to every professional learning experience.
To learn more or to bring this model to your district or organization, complete the form below.
To learn more or to bring this model to your district or organization, complete the form below.
Professional development isn’t about perfection, it’s about reflection, connection, and growth. When dance educators are supported, entire programs thrive.
