In our previous blog posts (part 1 and part 2), we introduced you to new ways in which local dance studios can step up their game through YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) certification. This final post in the series summarizes the steps you can take to bring your dance studio to the next level.
We believe that the best way to reach the next level with your students is to consider embarking on YPAD certification and making your studio a Happy, Healthy, and Safe dance teaching environment. Liberty Dance Studio has been YPAD certified for three years. We are proud to tell our community that our teachers are background checked, CPR certified, and often have opportunities provided to them to participate in courses to make sure they provide the learning environment your child deserves.
WHAT IS YOUTH PROTECTION ADVOCATES IN DANCE® EDUCATION?
YPAD courses are the foremost, research based, educational courses for dance professionals and the dance industry as a whole. The intention of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance® is to provide dance professionals with the skills and resources to protect and develop healthy, happy dancers. Through the use of online courses, YPAD courses educate dance studios and communities worldwide on the core elements in constructing an environment focused on the well-being of kids and a sustainable, safe future for dance.
Key characteristics of a YPAD certified studio are:
- Background checks on studio staff
- CPR certification of studio staff
- Completion of YPAD courses
- Age-appropriateness of Music, Movement and costumes
To learn more about Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and to take your studio to the next level, go to the YPAD website.
