PAEC is proud to present theTeacher Training Certification Program
The first training session of the dance Teacher Training Program (TTP) is an Affiliate program, whereby upon completion, one will become an Affiliate member of PAEC, entitled to the majority of benefits of a PAEC member. The Affiliate training program is a 2-day course designed for junior teachers, new to the dance teaching industry, as well as the seasoned teacher who is looking to refresh their skills. This course is for everyone.
The topics covered in this course will include basic anatomy, teaching posture and alignment technique, working with a class accompanist, musicality, and classroom management. and most importantly, tackling the common problems that arise when teaching the various dance disciplines for the growing dancer.
We invite you to enjoy this 2-day educational event! Our responses to both our sessions held in 2022 were extremely positive and participants felt newly inspired with a toolbox full of tools to bring into their studio classrooms.Bring your questions and your motivation!
We are excited to be bringing our NEW Membership Tutorial Courses to the PAEC Teacher Training Program. These courses are specifically designed to tackle the common problems that we see as examiners within the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. This 3 day course will offer a basic overview of alignment (for more of an in depth analysis, see the Affiliate course), then will move on to breakdown the various common problems within these disciplines. During this course, participants will be able to choose which discipline they wish to specialize in to learn how to teach the particular elements, and the complexities that come with teaching skill levels from Pre-Primary to Advanced levels. Participants will be assessed on their practicum by the end of the sessions. A successful candidate will obtain, certification and a PAEC membership within the discipline that they have completed at either the Associate or Full membership level. Sessions are currently offered in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz and other disciplines are in currently in their developmental stages to be course ready in the near future.
Date / Location
Affiliate Training Course: August 12th/13th, 2023
Location: Somerville Dance Academy
141 King Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L7
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 Program:
Membership Training Program: July 16th – July 21st, 2023
Location: THE DANCE SPACE
2570 Haines Rd. Unit #2, Mississauga ON L4Y 4A3
TTP Membership Tutorial Registration Form
Day 1 Schedule
10:00am – 11:30am. Mandatory Introduction and Postural Alignment Review for ALL participants
11:30am – 12:30pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
12:30pm – 1:00pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm. – 2:00pm. Grades 1 and 2 Ballet
2:00pm – 4:00pm. Elementary 1 and 2 Ballet
Day 2: Schedule
9:30am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 and 2 Ballet
12:30pm – 1:00pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm – 3:00pm Advanced and Pre-Professional Ballet
3:00 pm. – 4:00pm. Pointe and Boys work Ballet
Day 3: Schedule
9:30am – 10:30am. Pre-Primary and Primary Jazz
10:30am – 12:30pm. Grade 1 and 2 Jazz
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm. – 3:00pm. Elementary 1 and 2 Jazz
3:00pm – 4:00pm. Intermediate 1 Jazz
Day 4: Schedule
9:30am – 10:30am. Intermediate 2 Jazz
10:30am – 12:30pm. Advanced and Pre-Professional Jazz
12:30pm – 1:00pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm. – 2:00pm. Pre-Primary and Primary Tap
2:00pm – 3:00pm. Grade 1 and 2 Tap
3:00pm – 4:00pm. Elementary 1 Tap
Day 5: Schedule
9:30am – 10:30am. Elementary 2 Tap
11:30am – 12:30pm. Intermediate 1 Tap
12:30pm – 1:00pm. Lunch – Please bring your own
1:00pm – 2:00pm. Intermediate 2 Tap
2:00pm – 4:00pm. Advanced and Pre-Professional Tap
Day 6: Schedule
10:00am – 12:30pm. Morning Sessions of Demonstrations – half hour increments
12:30pm – 1:00pm. Lunch
1:00pm. – 3:00pm. Afternoon Sessions of Demonstrations – half hour increments
**Participants only need to attend the half hour of their scheduled demonstration on Day 6**
TTP Jazz Membership Training in CALGARY
This summer we are so very excited to be bringing the PAEC Teacher Training Membership Course (Jazz Division) to Calgary, Alberta. We look forward to an informative and eventful 3 day course and invite anyone in the surrounding area to join in. See below for registration information.
Membership Training Program (Jazz Only): July 31 – Aug 2nd, 2023
Location: En L’Air Academy of Dance and Aerial
10672 46 St. SE #12
Calgary, AB T2C 1G1
TTP Membership Tutorial Registration Form – Calgary
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**
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