STEPHANIE PAQUET
THE DANCE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Teaching advanced dancers to become excellent dance educators for the next generation of dancers in your studio
This professional dance teacher training program bridges the gap between performing and teaching by guiding advanced dancers through a structured, pedagogy-based approach to instruction. Focused on jazz and technique, it equips teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to develop technically strong, expressive dancers and create meaningful progress in the studio.
*Available in English and French
Book a call with Stephanie today to learn how the dance teacher training can benefit your teachers and your studio
The Hiring Challenge for Dance Studios
Over the past few years, I have noticed a growing challenge for studios to find qualified dance teachers and many studios rely on their own advanced dancers to step into teaching roles — a natural solution, but one that requires proper guidance and structure.
Without pedagogical training, this can lead to:
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Limited technical progression in students
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Inconsistent or unclear corrections
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Poorly structured classes
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Lack of confidence in new teachers
The challenge is not talent, but rather ensuring that the educators in your studio are qualified to make your dancers and studio progress.
Transforming Dancers Into Exceptional Teachers
My Jazz and Technique Educator Program is designed to develop the teaching skills, structure, and confidence of your instructors.
It equips teachers with the tools they need to teach with clarity, precision, and purpose — creating a stronger learning environment for your students.
Results for Your Studio
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More confident and structured teachers
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Stronger technical progression in students
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More efficient and consistent classes
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Improved competition results
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Increased student retention
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Enhanced studio reputation
Dance teachers are at the heart of dance studio success
THE JAZZ & TECHNIQUE EDUCATOR PROGRAM
A structured approach based on:
Technique and biomechanics
Structured pedagogy and progressions
Effective correction methods
Artistic development
Program Overview
I have designed a comprehensive educator program which covers the following topics of Jazz and Technique:
Jazz positions
Jazz grooves
Jazz travel steps
Leg holds and tilts
Battements
Pirouettes en dehors
Pirouettes en dedans
Leg hold pirouettes
Turns in second
Side leaps
Squared hips forward leaps
Each of the above categories include 5 to 10 skills that are analyzed with the following discussions:
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The prerequisite before attempting
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The theories and foundations behind the biomechanics
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The correct execution from start to finish
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Exercises and progressions at the barre
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Exercises and progressions in the center
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Exercises and progressions across the room
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Strength, conditioning and flexibility exercises to benefit execution (including exercises with accessories such as Therabands and yoga blocks)
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Variations for different levels
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Presentation and artistry cues
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...& more.
The program is typically completed in 6 hours over a period of 1 or 2 sessions. A workbook is provided and serves as reference for your dance teachers after the course.
Who is the Program for?
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Dance studios
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Emerging teachers
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Advanced dancers transitioning into teaching
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Teachers looking to elevate their standards and find structure in their classes
Based on Concrete Professional Experience
Hello! I am Stephanie Paquet. I created the Jazz & Technique Educator Program after noticing a growing need for qualified Jazz and Technique dance teachers in the competitive dance industry through my work as a travelling dance teacher, choreographer and adjudicator.
Based on over 16 years of dance teaching experience, combined with my expertise in training methods and my career as a professional dancer and aerialist, I have built a program for your teachers to feel confident delivering their Jazz & Technique classes for students of all levels.
The goal is simple: to equip your team with the tools they need to build strong technical foundations and support dancers in reaching their full potential.
Give your teachers the tools to elevate your dance studio
