PAEC is proud to present theTeacher Training Certification Program
Elevate Your Dance Teaching with PAEC!
Affiliate Training Course (2 Days):
Designed for both junior and experienced teachers, this course covers basic anatomy, posture and alignment, working with accompanists, musicality, classroom management, and strategies for overcoming common teaching challenges. Upon completion, you’ll become an Affiliate member of PAEC, gaining access to extensive member benefits. Our 2022 sessions left participants inspired and well-equipped—bring your questions and enthusiasm!
Membership Tutorial Courses (3 Days):
Focused on Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, this course starts with a basic overview of alignment before addressing discipline-specific challenges across all skill levels. Choose your specialization, complete a practicum assessment, and earn certification along with PAEC membership at the Associate or Full level. Additional disciplines are in development.
Enhance your teaching toolbox and join a community dedicated to excellence in dance education!
EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATION – SEE AND FEEL THE RESULTS!
Date / Location
Affiliate Training Course:
July 19th and 20th, 2025
Location: Somerville Dance Academy
141 King Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L7
This teacher training course imparts essential expertise in key elements of dance instruction, including posture and alignment, basic anatomy, musicality techniques, and effective classroom management. Whether you’re seeking solutions to common postural challenges—such as correcting a sickled foot, improving a dancer’s spotting, or enhancing jump verticality—or aiming to establish a solid teaching foundation, this course offers invaluable insights. Perfect for both aspiring educators and seasoned professionals looking to refine their methodologies, our two-day certification program promises to elevate your instructional practice through enhanced alignment, precision, and confidence. Course material includes a manual with this course.
Age Requirement: 17 years or older
Successful completion of this course qualifies you for Affiliate Level membership with PAEC.
Registration for Affiliate Training Course
Non – PAEC Member – $500
PAEC Member – $300
**This price includes a 2 day course (5 hours a day) + TTP Affiliate Teaching Manual
Affiliate Registration Form
Registration for Membership Training Programs:
Our PAEC TTP Teacher Membership Training Programs offer a comprehensive exploration of effective strategies to address common challenges in teaching dance—from Pre-Primary to Pre-Professional levels. This program delves into frequent technical issues and presents proven methodologies developed over years of teaching and examining in these disciplines. Our expert instructors, who also serve as examiners, share invaluable insights designed to nurture both teachers and dancers in a positive, growth-oriented environment.
Each three-day course culminates with a demonstration session on the final day, during which participants are required to bring their students to showcase the practical application of their newly acquired skills. Successful certification will earn you PAEC membership in your chosen discipline. Course material will include a manual for this course.
Note: To enroll, please complete the registration form and click the submit button. Payment will be submitted separately from the form.
Membership Requirements:
- Associate Membership: Minimum age 18 with at least 1 year of teaching experience.
- Full Membership: Minimum age 21 with at least 2 years of teaching experience.
**NEW! Modern/Contemporary Membership Teacher Training Program:
June 2nd – 4th, 2025 – Calgary
Location: EN L’AIR ACADEMY OF DANCE AND AERIAL
10672 46 St SE #12, Calgary, AB T2C 1G1 
Schedule:
Day 1: Schedule
10:45am – 12:30pm Review of Basic Modern Dance Fundamentals
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm – 4:00pm Grades 1 – Elementary 2
Day 2: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm Intermediate 1 and 2
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm – 4:00pm Advanced and Pre-Professional
Day 3: Schedule: Demonstration Day
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Demonstration sessions in 30 – 45 minute increments
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
**Note: Participants will only be needed to show up in their half hour time slot on Day 3**
**Please have approximately 2 – 3 students available for your demonstration **
TTP Modern/Contemporary Registration Form:
Ballet Membership Teacher Training Program:
July 24th – 27th, 2025
Location: HYBRID OPTION
Schedule:
Day 1: Schedule
4:00pm – 5:00pm. Introduction and Postural Review
5:00pm – 6:00pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
6:00pm – 8:00pm. Grade 1 and 2 Ballet
Day 2: Schedule
4:00pm – 5:30pm. Elementary 1 Ballet
5:30pm – 8:00pm. Elementary 2 Ballet
Day 3: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 and 2 Ballet
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 3:30pm Advanced and Pre-Professional Level Ballet
Day 4: Schedule: Demonstration Day
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Demonstration sessions in 30 – 45 minute increments
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
**Note: Participants will only be needed to show up in their half hour time slot on Day 4**
**Please have approximately 2 – 3 students available for your demonstration **
TTP Ballet Membership Training Registration Form
**NEW** ACRO TTP Membership Training Program:
August 8 – 10, 2025
Location: SOMERVILLE DANCE ACADEMY
141 KING RD. RICHMOND HILL, ON
TTP Registration Form – Acro Membership 2025
Take Your Acro Teaching to the Next Level!
Whether you’re new to teaching Acro or looking to refine your skills, the PAEC TTP Acro Training Program is designed to meet your needs. This 3-day certification course equips teachers with the tools and strategies to confidently spot both simple and advanced tricks while improving student success in the studio.
Key highlights include:
- Breaking down common problem areas in Acro technique.
- Learning effective solutions to achieve desired results.
- Gaining insights and expertise from experienced PAEC examiners.
Participants will receive a course manual, hands-on training, and their PAEC Acro Membership upon successful completion. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as an Acro educator and inspire your students!
Day 1: Schedule
10:00am – 11:30am. Introduction and Postural Review
11:30am – 12:30pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Acro
12:30pm – 1:15pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:15pm – 2:30pm Grade 1 and 2 Acro
2:30pm – 4:00pm Elementary 1 and 2 Acro
Day 2: Schedule
10:00am – 10:30am. Warm up and Q and A
10:30am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 and 2 Acro
12:30pm – 1:15pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:15pm – 3:00pm. Advanced Acro
3:00pm – 4:00pm. Pre-Professional Acro
Day 3: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
**Note: Participants will only be needed to show up in their half hour time slot on Day 3**
**Please have approximately 2 – 3 students available for your demonstration **
Jazz Membership Teacher Training Program
August 15th – 17th, 2025
Location: Somerville Dance Academy
141 King Rd. Richmond Hill, ON
TTP Jazz Membership Training Registration Form 2025
Day 1: Schedule
10:00am – 11:30am. Introduction and Postural Review
11:30am – 12:30pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Jazz
12:30pm – 1:15pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:15pm – 2:30pm Grade 1 and 2 Jazz
2:30pm – 4:00pm Elementary 1 and 2 Jazz
Day 2: Schedule
10:00am – 10:30am. Warm up and Q and A
10:30am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 and 2 Jazz
12:30pm – 1:15pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:15pm – 3:00pm. Advanced Jazz
3:00pm – 4:00pm. Pre-Professional Jazz
Day 3: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
**Note: Participants will only be needed to show up in their half hour time slot on Day 3**
**Please have approximately 2 – 3 students available for your demonstration **
Tap Membership Teacher Training Program :
August 22nd – 24th, 2025
Location: Hybrid Option
TTP Tap Membership Training Registration Form 2025
Day 1: Schedule
4:30pm – 5:30pm. Introduction and Postural Review
5:30pm – 6:30pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Tap
6:30pm – 7:15pm. Dinner – Please bring your own
7:15pm – 8:30pm Grade 1 and 2 Tap
8:30pm – 9:30pm Elementary 1 and 2 Tap
Day 2: Schedule
10:00am – 10:30am. Warm up and Q and A
10:30am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 and 2 Tap
12:30pm – 1:15pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:15pm – 3:00pm. Advanced Tap
3:00pm – 4:00pm. Pre-Professional Tap
Day 3: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Demonstration sessions in half hour increments
**Note: Participants will only be needed to show up in their half hour time slot on Day 3**
**Please have approximately 2 – 3 students available for your demonstration **
Distinguished Dance Instructors
CHRISTINE BRKICH
A graduate from Ryerson University’s B.F.A. Dance Performance Program, Christine Brkich co-founded InMotion Dance Company and School. Later, Christine went on to develop Two Sisters Dance Projects, a co-artistic partnership with her sister, Lisa Brkich. Christine has enjoyed over 25 years of teaching dance to all age levels of varying disciplines. As a contemporary choreographer, Christine has created various works for Two Sisters Dance Projects, as well as their signature children’s program known as “The Legwarmers,” teaching life lessons through dance. Christine has also choreographed various musical theatre productions including “Grease!“, “Cabaret“, “Fiddler on the Roof” and many more receiving the Encore Award and the Drama Series Award for Best Choreography.
After recently completing her M.F.A. in Choreography at York University, Christine enjoys giving master technique classes in various dance disciplines as well as Choreographic Workshop classes to a variety of ages. Christine has instructed the York University additional qualification (AQ) courses for school teachers’ professional development. She is an Associate Member of The Russian Ballet Society, and an examiner for the Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC) in both the Ballet and Modern dance divisions, while holding the position of Chair of the Modern Dance division. A full time wife and mother of two beautiful young and vibrant children, Christine Brkich is thrilled to share her world of dance with students, teachers, and other artistic collaborators to help bring dance to this corner of the world.
THERESA DOMINGUES
Theresa Domingues started her dance career at the age of 4 and studied and competed in all genres of dance; ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, musical theatre and tap. She started her teaching career in 1987, and was an integral part of creating the PAEC Tap Syllabus since its inception. Ms. Domingues is currently a Tap and Jazz examiner for PAEC and an imperative part of developing the Teacher Training Program for PAEC.
Theresa has adjudicated throughout southern Ontario and most recently has acquired her license in Tap with the INTERNATIONAL DANCE ORGANIZATION (IDO). A highlight of her dance career was the privilege of choreographing the children’s team for the CANADIAN NATIONAL TAP TEAM in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2022.
Theresa also specializes in working with children with special needs including physical and learning disabilities. As a mother and a grandmother, Theresa brings an enriched perspective of child development and learning.
DENISE QUINN
Denise Quinn founded Somerville Dance Academy in 1993. She completed her Honours BA in Dance at University of Waterloo, and holds Full Membership certifications in Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary & Tap with Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC), Module Two certification with Acrobatic Arts. Denise is a founding member and examiner in Classical Ballet, Modern/Contemporary and Acrobatics with Performing Arts Educators of Canada and helped to create the syllabi for student examinations.
She is also an executive member and Past President of PAEC. She has choreographed productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , “Life Goes On – A Beatles Journey”, produced by D Major Productions. Her former students have furthered their dance education at the colleges and universities, and many have gone on to professional performing careers (the Rockettes, Disney Cruiseline, Stratford and Charlottetown festival).
Her creative approach to choreography has earned her a unique and well-respected reputation for integrating comedy with Musical Theatre competitive routines. She has given master classes in this particular discipline at multiple studios in Ontario. Denise is proud of the legacy that Somerville Dance Academy has created, donating proceeds from the annual recital to Sick Kids Hospital for over 20 years.
Registration and Payment:
Please fill out the online registration form with payment.
Payment by E-Transfer can be made to: paecdanceoffice@gmail.com
Payment by cheque may be sent to:
P.O. Box 85033 Sherway Gardens
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N4