Dance Teacher & Facilitator Training
Learn to Lead Through Rhythm.
Ballroom • Salsa/Latin • Wedding Dance • danceTONE cardio • danceFLOW qigong/taichi • Community Movement
Empowering people to lead, teach and inspire through dance, movement and connection.
You don’t have to be a champion to help someone discover the joy of dance.
At danceScape, we believe great teachers and facilitators do more than demonstrate steps. They create experiences that build confidence, connection and community.
Our Dance Teacher & Facilitator Foundations programs in Burlington, Ontario combine practical dance instruction, personal mentorship, guided feedback and real-world learning opportunities.
Whether you’re a social dancer, aspiring dance instructor, wellness professional, educator or creative entrepreneur, we’ll help you explore how your passion for movement can become an opportunity to lead.
Why Train with danceScape?
Founded in 2000 by Robert Tang and Beverley Cayton-Tang, danceScape brings more than 26 years of dance education, championship experience, community engagement and entrepreneurship into its training programs.
Robert and Beverley are three-time Canadian and two-time North American Ballroom Champions who represented Canada at five World Championships.
Their approach is grounded in a simple belief:
Rhythm before complexity. Connection before perfection. People before performance.
Program Highlights
- Mentorship by Champions — Learn from experienced dance educators and entrepreneurs.
- Practical Foundations Training — Develop movement, communication and beginner-friendly teaching skills.
- Guided Learning & Feedback — Combine focused instruction with group class participation and personalized coaching.
- Observation & Apprenticeship — Explore opportunities to assist and eventually lead classes as your skills develop.
- Flexible Learning — Selected online feedback and in-person learning opportunities, depending on the program.
- Community & Professional Pathways — Develop capabilities relevant to independent teaching, community programs, wellness experiences and future danceScape opportunities.
Explore Our Teacher & Facilitator Foundations Programs
Ballroom Facilitator Foundations
Learn to introduce beginners to Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing/Jive.
Develop confidence in rhythm, lead-and-follow, partner communication, movement demonstration and beginner-friendly class facilitation.
Salsa/Latin Facilitator Foundations
Explore Salsa, Merengue and Bachata through rhythm-first learning, social connection and practical teaching techniques.
Develop the ability to create welcoming experiences for people discovering Latin dance.
Wedding Dance Facilitator Foundations
Help couples prepare for meaningful first-dance experiences through music interpretation, lead-and-follow, adaptable choreography and personalized instruction.
danceTONE Cardio Facilitator Foundations
Explore how Ballroom, Latin and other dance rhythms can become accessible, energizing group movement experiences.
danceFLOW Qigong/Tai Chi Facilitator Foundations
Develop approaches to facilitating gentle coordinated movement, balance, awareness and mindful flow in welcoming group settings.
Chair-Based Dance & Community Movement
Explore adaptations of dance and rhythm for seniors, community programs and participants with varying mobility needs.
Programs are introduced in stages. Availability, prerequisites, schedules and formats vary. Contact danceScape to explore current and upcoming training opportunities.
How Our Foundations Training Works
Our approach combines learning, practice, observation and personal feedback.
1. Foundations Intensive
Begin with focused training in the essential rhythms, movement patterns, communication and facilitation skills of your chosen program.
2. Eight-Week Group Learning Experience
Participate in an appropriate danceScape group course, experiencing how beginners learn while developing your own technical and observational skills.
3. Personalized Coaching & Feedback
Our developing Foundations model includes up to eight scheduled one-hour feedback sessions, depending on the program, to review progress, refine demonstrations and build confidence.
4. Observation & Apprenticeship
Where offered, participants may progress into observation, assisting and supervised facilitation opportunities.
5. Continuing Development
Explore advanced training, private lesson structuring, wedding dance instruction, business development and other specialty opportunities as programs become available.
Learn → Communicate → Create → Lead → Facilitate → Mentor
The goal isn’t simply to know more. It’s to become more capable of helping others learn.
Foundations Certificates & Professional Development
Participants who successfully complete the requirements of an eligible program may receive a danceScape Foundations Certificate of Completion.
This recognizes completion of the specified training and is distinct from external professional accreditation or employment authorization.
The designation Certified danceScape Facilitator is reserved for individuals who subsequently meet danceScape’s requirements and are authorized to instruct or facilitate programs on its behalf.
Foundations training does not guarantee employment, independent business success or future affiliation with danceScape.
Who Should Join?
Our Teacher & Facilitator Foundations programs may be suitable for:
- Social dancers who want to share their love of Ballroom or Salsa/Latin.
- Aspiring dance teachers seeking structured, supportive training.
- Yoga, Pilates, fitness and wellness professionals exploring additional movement offerings.
- Educators, youth leaders and community program facilitators.
- Retired or transitioning professionals interested in meaningful part-time opportunities.
- Wedding professionals exploring first-dance instruction.
- Creative entrepreneurs interested in building dance, wellness or community experiences.
You don’t need to arrive as an expert. We’ll help determine an appropriate starting point based on your experience, interests and goals.
From Dance Facilitator to Creative Leader
Teaching someone to dance is one form of leadership.
Creating a new class, developing a community program, organizing an event or building a sustainable teaching practice requires additional skills: initiative, communication, creativity, collaboration, judgment and adaptability.
That’s where our broader vision connects with the danceScape Creative Leadership Lab.
The Lab explores how people develop leadership capabilities through real ideas, real projects and real responsibility.
Participants may investigate creative entrepreneurship, technology, community initiatives, business models and emerging opportunities through practical experimentation and mentorship.
Our Teacher & Facilitator Training provides a focused pathway for developing dance and movement leadership skills. The Creative Leadership Lab offers a separate, broader environment for exploring ideas and collaborative ventures.
Participation in one does not automatically provide admission to the other.
Discover the danceScape Creative Leadership Lab:
https://www.dancescape.com/creative-leadership-lab
Meet Your Mentors
Robert Tang & Beverley Cayton-Tang
Co-founders, danceScape | Canadian & North American Ballroom Champions
Robert and Beverley have spent more than 26 years helping people discover confidence, connection and enjoyment through dance.
Their experience combines championship-level Ballroom Dance, beginner-friendly teaching, wedding dance, fitness, community programs and entrepreneurship.
As Seen On
- CBC’s Dragons’ Den
- CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show
- Healthy Gourmet — Oprah Winfrey Network
- CHCH Morning Live
- ParticipACTION’s national Get Inspired. Get Moving campaign
Their recognition includes Ontario DanceSport’s Award of Distinction and the City of Burlington Accessibility Award in Education.
Beyond the dance floor, they bring experience in business development, technology, communications and mentoring emerging leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need professional dance experience?
Not necessarily. Entry requirements vary by program. Some Foundations streams are suitable for experienced social dancers who want to develop teaching and facilitation skills.
Can I specialize in Ballroom, Salsa/Latin or Wedding Dance?
Yes. Foundations training is organized by specialty, with additional pathways being developed.
How long does training take?
Training may combine focused intensives, an eight-week group learning experience and scheduled feedback sessions. Further observation or apprenticeship opportunities may extend beyond the initial Foundations program.
Can I participate online?
Selected feedback and learning components may be offered online. In-person participation and practical training requirements vary by program.
Will I become a certified instructor?
Eligible participants may receive a Foundations Certificate of Completion. The separate designation Certified danceScape Facilitator requires additional authorization from danceScape.
Can I earn income teaching dance?
The skills developed may support independent teaching, community programming or other professional opportunities. We also plan additional business development training. Income and employment are not guaranteed.
Can I take danceScape’s Teacher & Facilitator Training if I already teach or work at another dance studio?
Absolutely. We welcome dancers, instructors and professionals from different studios, disciplines and backgrounds.
We believe the dance community is more like a garden than a territory to defend. When we help people grow, develop their own strengths and share their talents, the entire garden becomes richer.
Our goal isn’t to cultivate people who can only flourish at danceScape. It’s to help develop capable, confident facilitators who can contribute wherever their journey takes them.
We simply ask participants to respect existing professional commitments, confidentiality and intellectual property, including danceScape’s training materials and program brands. Authorization to teach under the danceScape name is a separate process.
When more people grow, the whole garden flourishes.
Will I be expected to teach for danceScape after completing my training?
Not necessarily. Some participants may wish to develop their own classes, collaborate with existing studios or introduce dance and movement into their communities. Others may be interested in future opportunities with danceScape.
We see these as complementary pathways rather than competing destinations.
Just as different gardens can flourish side by side, we believe independent teachers, studios and community organizations can grow through mutual respect, referrals and collaboration.
Where opportunities arise to assist, facilitate or develop programs with danceScape, we explore them individually, with clear expectations and mutually agreed arrangements.
Our measure of success is not how many people remain within danceScape, but how many become capable of creating meaningful experiences for others.
What are the fees?
Fees depend on the program and training format. Contact us for current Foundations offerings and introductory opportunities.
Is the Creative Leadership Lab included?
No. The Creative Leadership Lab is a related but separate initiative. Opportunities for collaboration or participation are considered individually.
How do I get started?
Contact us for a discovery conversation. We’ll learn about your experience, interests and goals, and explore an appropriate training pathway.
Ready to Learn to Lead?
Your experience. Your rhythm. Your opportunity to inspire.
Whether you’re considering dance instruction, community facilitation or a new creative direction, we’d love to hear your story.
Contact Robert & Beverley at danceScape
Phone: 905-633-8808
Email: support@dancescape.com
Studio: 2077 Pine Street, Downtown Burlington, Ontario
Learn to Lead Through Rhythm.