About the Summit

Calling all dance educators and studio owners who work with K-12 dancers! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to connect, grow professionally, and be inspired. Join us for networking, professional development, and a wealth of inspiration!

Where: Bel Air, MD

When: July 15, 2025

Check out our lineup of presenters!
  • Technique classes with Joe Nickel, Jayme Klinger-Host, Da'Shown Rawl, and Erica Rae Smith 
  • Fitness Classes, Dance Science, and Injury Prevention Lectures with Leslie Ann King and Kendall Baab
  • Nutrition for Dancers with Monika Saigal 
  • Various Topics Relating to Ballet Dance Pedagogy with Deborah Engerman, Karen Eriksson-Lee, and Heather Wilson
  • Dance Educator Tips on a Variety of Topics with Casey Royer, Lorianne Margolis, Elizabeth Irvine, and Maia Mahosky
  • Musicality for the Dance Educator with Justin Rustle 
  • Business tips and strategies from area entrepreneurs
  • ... and more !

Roundtables

Open Networking

Moderator: Karen Eriksson Lee

RAD Teachers Roundtable

About: Coming Soon

Facilitator: Brook Johnson

K-12 Public Dance Educators Roundtable

About: Coming Soon

Facilitator: Fleur Colimore

Open Networking

Moderator: Karen Eriksson Lee

Vaganova Teachers Roundtable

About: Coming Soon

Facilitator: Pamela Lauer

Studio Owners Roundtable

About: Coming Soon

Facilitator: Joe Nickel

Private School Dance Educator Roundtable

About: Coming Soon

Open Networking

Moderator: Karen Eriksson Lee