If you are just starting out, are an experienced teacher, a recent graduate, or a professional dancer looking to create a life in dance education,

I can help.

Working privately or in groups, online or in person,  I specialize in training and preparing teachers for the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre higher teaching qualifications: Associate, Associate Diploma, Licentiate, and Fellowship.

Gratefulness Circle Practice created by Ms Shea.

Photo used with permission of Crossings Dance

ELEVATING DANCE EDUCATION

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Although the training for Professional ISTD Teaching exams can be tailored to your individual needs if done privately, we typically meet weekly if there is a group, progressing through the modules and syllabi over a six to twleve month period, depending on the availability, dedication, and goals of the learner. 

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I Love finding ways to support teachers

while increasing their knowledge and expanding their approach to set and unset classwork.

Together we develop your pedagogical methodologies and syllabus content knowledge including the aims, purpose, and development of movements for varying physiques.

Modules cover lesson planning, class structure, guidance on classroom management and strategies for correcting technique; developing effective artistic and musical quality skills; gaining a deeper understanding of how to link concepts, creating bonding, and keeping students’ attention while encouraging autonomous learning in a positive environment; and enhancing choreographic abilities for varying ages.

Collaborating with Ms. Lorel Leal, The Barre Pianist, to develop skills working with a pianist in class, supporting your musical and unset classwork confidence.

Use the coupon code: DANCE to receive 25% off all training.

  • JADE GOURLIE

    “I’ve had the honour of having Ms Shea train me through my intermediate and advanced dancing years and then onward into my associate and teaching journey. Ms Shea not only is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of ballet including the technique, performance and, strength, but she also teaches with the most kindness, compassion, and grace. She makes every student she teaches feel seen and appreciated, she never tears you down to get her corrections or tips across, but instead does it in a way that proves she truly cares about your growth as a dancer. I feel extremely lucky to have had Ms Shea as a teacher and hope through my training with her as a teacher I can become as positive, professional, and knowledgeable as Ms Shea is.”

  • AMBROSE UNIVERSITY STUDENT

    “Ms. Shea is a fantastic teacher. She is always fun to be around and truly cares for our health and well-being – physically, mentally, and spiritually. This course has been a favorite of mine since the start and I cannot wait to go into the next semester and the next movement course. ”

  • K.W.

    “Ms. Shea is a wonderful teacher who has many strong qualities. Whenever I’ve faced a challenge, whether an injury or struggling to learn a step, she has a creative solution to try out and help. Ms. Shea’s compassion and love for her students stands out, as she always greets them with a warm smile at the door. She is very understanding and can empathize with their struggles, which encourages them and in turn helps them to shine in their dancing.”

  • AMBROSE UNIVERSITY STUDENT

    “Shea is amazing and really cares about her students. She takes the time to meet you where you’re at and help you to perform to your best ability.”

  • AMBROSE UNIVERSITY STUDENT

    “Movement has helped me significantly with my health, movement abilities – by learning about nutrition, proper alignment, how to stretch and release effectively to avoid injury and keep in top shape, performance techniques/excellence, and how to take care of my body inside and outside of class all while experimenting with the ways of movement. This course has given me multiple opportunities to learn new choreography as–well–as create my own movement/dance sequences. Movement is a course that ties into all my other performance classes and has helped me with experimentation and creativity in movement that builds character and excellence in choreography. Movement has prepared me for the next steps in my career both mentally and physically and has been an enjoyable way to learn about technique and performance in an energetic and exercise–based fashion.”