Zone D is a zone at Danspunt where you can find all our training and courses for dance teachers.
2023-2024
Dance workshop festival Out of the Toolbox
Out of the Toolbox is Danspunt’s annual dance workshop festival for makers, teachers and dancers with a sense of creation. Immerse yourself in movement, choreography, styles and methods. Get inspired, learn all about new techniques and afterwards stand on the floor or in front of the class full of self-confidence and renewed energy.
When?
Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 August 2024
2024-2025
Below you will find a first look at next year’s program. More info will follow soon, but mark the dates in your calendar already!
Anne-Lore Baeckeland on tour – teaching dance to children (4-8 years old)
Educational staff member Anne-Lore Baeckeland will be giving a 4-hour workshop on ‘Teaching dance to young children (4-8 years old)’ at various locations across Flanders. How can you keep the attention of young children? How can you let them play and still work on the basic competencies they need for your dance style? With a nod to working with younger children and a link to older children.
When?
Check the overview below and find a workshop near you (the final schedule will be online at the end of June)!
Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Jabbeke
Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Kortrijk
Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Vilvoorde
Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Schoten
Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Ghent
Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Oudenaarde
Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Lommel
More information on our Dutch website.
Evelien Maes on tour – teaching style-specific dance to children (8-12 years old)
Whether you teach classical ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, or folklore, the basic principles to get a group of children dancing are similar. Evelien Maes will outline what is handy to know when you start working with children between 8 and 12 years old.
When?
The program is not yet complete; registration opens in September.
Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Herent
Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Zwijndrecht
Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Eeklo
Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Kontich
More information on our Dutch website.
Three-day choreography workshop
For three days, immerse yourself in the world of a choreographer of your choice. For three days, you will learn the tricks of the trade and work on building your own choreography. You can choose from three choreographers, each sharing their personal professional experiences and tips: Isabelle Beernaert, Laura Vanhulle, and Peter Kong.
When?
Saturday, November 9, Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11, 2024 (Ghent)
Dancing through life – Stephan Marchant
A three-day workshop for group leaders and teachers working with improvisation.
When?
Saturday, January 18, Saturday, January 25, and Saturday, February 1, 2025
Open up to dance – annual workshop festival
The theme for 2025: performances with children. With workshops from Justine Reeve, Zoë Demoustier, and others…
When?
Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025 (Ghent)
What a dancer should know about theater lighting
Date to be determined.
First aid (cancelled)
You never know when you will need to render aid, but you can choose to be prepared for an unprepared situation. For a full day, we’ll take you through the first aid story.
When?
Sunday October 13 (Mortsel)
Teaching 60+
When? Saturday 27 April 2025 (Ghent)
More information available in 2025.
