Get ready for an even bigger and better experience at THE National Conference in New Orleans July 12-13, with pre-conference offerings on July 11. Take your pick from over 100 conference sessions tailored to your interests. We have distinctive tracks designed for YOU: coaches, club owners/directors AND for your dancers! Check out below the Masters's Day & Combine for your dancers and YOU and then explore the various conference classes including movement-based, panel and discussion-style sessions at THE National Conference.
MASTER'S DAY FOR DANCERS
PRE-CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITY
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR DANCERS! The Dance Master Class and Combine Day on July 11 is an opportunity for dancers to take from some of the most celebrated instructors in the industry. As part of their experience, they will have the chance to meet with representatives from various colleges and pro teams AND the potential to be selected as a Dance Worlds Ambassador for 2025!
JAZZ with Melissa McGhee - The Ohio State Dance Team and TEAM USA Jazz/Pom, head coach
HIP HOP with Oscar “Big O” Hernandez - NBA & NFL Choreographer, America’s Got Talent Contestant
GAME DAY & POM with Jackie Consiglio - University of Nevada Las Vegas, head coach and renowned choreographer
DANCE COACH MASTER'S DAY
Join us on July 11 for the Master's Day for Coaches/Directors. Your Master's Day offers an experience that will help new and veteran coaches navigate All Star dance with topics covering the following:
Life After All Star- From Studio to College and Beyond
Cultivating the Perfect Environment - Building Coachable Dancers
National Conference Spotlight Sessions for Dance Owners and Coaches
Take a sneak peek of the dance track offered on July 12-13:
Hip Hop choreo and Audition Prep for Dancers: Setting Your Dancers Up for Success at the Pro and Collegiate Level with Nicole Trigiani
Diving Into the Rules and Going Beyond the Scoresheet
Jazz Technique and Stage Presence with Carter Williams
Mental Performance and Mindset Coach Julie Jones
Coaching with Empathy with PCA
Exploring the All Star Dance Tiers
Injury & Prevention with Dr. Lindsay Stephens, DO
SpiritHQ: The Expo
Vintage Rock Network Bash
Conference Sessions for Dancers
THE National Conference has an ATHLETE TRACK, designed for dancers who want to explore their leadership potential and discover the pathway to becoming a more skilled dancer and teammate.
Technique Class with Carter Williams, So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Finalist
Exclusive Opportunity: Town Hall with USASF Board of Directors
Injury Prevention & Recovery and Strength & Stretch sessions
Hip Hop choreo with Nicole Trigani, pro-dance team and collegiate choreographer
Making the Team: Journey to College/Pro Teams
Classes facilitated by Positive Coaching Alliance and RISEGames
Giveaways and Scavenger Hunts
PaJAMa Jam! Athlete Mixer
Are your dancers interested in becoming a junior coach? The JUNIOR COACH TRACK is exclusively for 14-17-year-olds and provides movement-based and educational classes. PLUS, participants of the Jr. Coach track who pass the written test and attend all required classes on July 12-13, will become a USASF CERTIFIED JUNIOR COACH!
