iDDP (International Dance Development Program)
Welcome to iDDP (International Dance Development Program) where the aim is to offer a structured program, guiding students and coaches alike through the minefield of the Ballroom and Latin American dance industry. (Scroll down further to find dates and locations for training camps in 2024).
Covering topics from techniques to choreography, musicality to artistry, fitness to well-being as well as guidance on pathways to success as a competitor, teacher or even an adjudicator. There really is a wealth of essential knowledge needed to be shared to help up and coming talented dancers and coaches of the future. To find out more or if you have any questions please email: [email protected]
iDDP Development Courses
iDDP is NOT a dance studio. iDDP offers development courses to help support and grow the success of studios and competitors alike both in person and online. Whether you are a coach wanting more for your students or an aspiring competitor wanting more with your personal development, there are courses available throughout the year keeping you connected with the world.
In-Person Training Camps
iDDP’s Training Camps have currently run throughout New Zealand at the 3 major cities of Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland and new for 2024 by kind invitation, iDDP will launch in Melbourne, Australia this spring following a huge success in Sydney in 2023.
Each year a course of focused knowledge is created to cover essential competitive dance topics including; artistry, skills, choreography, musicality and more to keep you up to date with the trending competitive dance industry around the world. Read further down to find out more about the courses and their location or click the link here to register for Melbourne, Australia: www.tinyurl.com/iddpmelbourne2024
Online Development Series
With the busy demands of both teachers and students in the dance industry, and our world leading experts in their field constantly travelling the globe, our online lecture series of ‘live’ one hour knowledge pods with the stars, have become hugely successful.
Keeping connected with the essential wisdom and personal experiences, from world leading professionals is key to ensuring continued competitive dance development. Sharing technical details and personal wisdom which has lead them to their successful achievements in their careers, is key to development today.
iDDP Training Camp Tour Dates & Venue – For Your Diary
Auckland
Auckland iDDP Training Camp: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July 2024 – COMPLETED
IDDP Workshop: Sunday 28th July 2024
Venue: Churchill Park School
Kinsale Avenue,
Glendowie, Auckland, 1071
(NB: Turn into Kinsale Avenue, drive to the end, through one carpark then up a hill into the top car park. School hall is first on left behind the front building.)
Time: 10am- 6pm
Total Cost: NZ$155/person
To Register Simply Click the Following Link:
http://www.tinyurl.com/iddp2024
***Registration and waiver forms MUST be completed before any participation can be allowed for students enrolling on the dance training program. The waiver form is included in the registration link on signing up***.
Private Lessons:
Friday 26th & 27th July 2024
To Book Lessons please email [email protected]
Lesson Venue: TBC
**PLEASE BE ADVISED VENUES & EVENTS MAYBE SUBJECT TO CHANGE or CANCELLATION DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT CHANGES AND ANY COVID19 UPDATES or OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY DELAY, PREVENT OR RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE TRAINING CAMPS ONLINE OR IN PERSON, GOING AHEAD. **
Melbourne, Australia…New For 2024
Melbourne, Australia – Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September 2024
iDDP Workshop: Saturday 31st August 2024
Venue: The Space Dance & Arts Centre
(Upstairs) 318 Chapel St (enter via Carlton St), Prahran, 3181
Melbourne, Victoria.
T (03) 9529 3949
Time: 10am – 6pm
Total Cost: AU$220 (That’s nearly 7hours of inspiring knowledge)
To Register Simply Click the Following Link:
www.tinyurl.com/iddpmelbourne2024
***Registration and waiver forms MUST be completed before any participation can be allowed for students enrolling on the dance training program. The waiver form is included in the registration link on signing up***.
FAQ: What to Bring on the day?
“The training camps are full on for the entire day! So what will you need to get you through? Yes of course plenty of refreshments, water and foods. But please also bring; yoga mat, stretch band, training shoes, towel and warm clothes to wrap up in at the end. And of course your practice wear, dance shoes, scrapers and an alert mind ready to hit the floor for a full day of facts, fundamentals and fun… and all for our ‘love of dance’“.
**PLEASE BE ADVISED VENUES & EVENTS MAYBE SUBJECT TO CHANGE or CANCELLATION DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT CHANGES AND ANY COVID19 UPDATES or OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY DELAY, PREVENT OR RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE TRAINING CAMPS ONLINE OR IN PERSON, GOING AHEAD. **
Private Lessons:
Friday 30th August & Sunday 1st September 2024
To Book Lessons please email [email protected]
Lesson Venue:
Friday 30th August 2024:
The Space Dance & Arts Centre
(Upstairs) 318 Chapel St (enter via Carlton St), Prahran, 3181
Melbourne, Victoria.
T (03) 9529 3949
Lesson Venue
Sunday 1st September 2024:
(The Space Dance & Arts Centre – Address as above)
Christchurch
***Christchurch iDDP Training Camp: ***POSTPONED***
iDDP Workshop & Lesson:
We regret to inform you that the iDDP Christchurch training camp has been postponed to a later date, which will be confirmed as soon as a new date is available. We kindly ask that you notify anyone who may not have received this update but was planning to attend. iDDP sincerely apologises for this postponement, and we hope to see you at the rescheduled event or at one of our other locations.
**PLEASE BE ADVISED VENUES & EVENTS MAYBE SUBJECT TO CHANGE or CANCELLATION DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT CHANGES AND ANY COVID19 UPDATES or OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY DELAY, PREVENT OR RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE TRAINING CAMPS ONLINE OR IN PERSON, GOING AHEAD. **
Wellington
Wellington iDDP Training Camp:
***CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
**PLEASE BE ADVISED VENUES & EVENTS MAYBE SUBJECT TO CHANGE or CANCELLATION DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT CHANGES AND ANY COVID19 UPDATES or OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY DELAY, PREVENT OR RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE TRAINING CAMPS ONLINE OR IN PERSON, GOING AHEAD. **
New Training Camps & Seminars…
All Ages, All Levels…All are welcome.
Teacher Training Series – Online
With Ballroom and Latin American Dancesport growing year on year and an array of opportunities and avenues to pursue globally, a need for good mentoring and tried and tested guidelines to help ensure successful pathways long into the future are now very much needed.
Karen realised that her journey in dance and the priceless guidance she acquired over some 45 years, was nurtured quite organically by the best in the business. With decades upon decades of world champions all co-existing in Great Britain as well as the three most prestigious events in the world run from there for over 75 years or more, it was no wonder a strong and successful pathway would be available to her.
Today however, we are over run by social media ‘do’s and don’ts’ which now presents a new case of – who ever has the strongest marketing are now the leaders of our industry! No…What we know it should be is ongoing leadership and guidance from those that have stood the test of time, have experienced and worked through the rights and wrongs and who have an unsurmountable passion for their chosen dance form.
Therefore, a mini 5 week (one hour) Teacher Training Series is being launched to see if any guidance, help and support can be offered to further grow, strengthen and continue to develop dance with sound fundamentals, wisdom and experience that will continue on long into the future.
To FIND OUT MORE…please email: [email protected]
Karen Hardy – Founder of iDDP
And with Karen Hardy, a world leading dance expert and award winner for her services to dance at the helm, she strives to bring the latest knowledge and knowhow to those driven and dedicated to achieve success in their chosen field of dance.
Karen shares with us “Creating pathways for teachers, students and adjudicators alike for development and success is what I love best. There is a wealth of great knowledge and information out there but it’s knowing the right knowledge and being connected with the right information that is key to success and is what inspires me on.”
Quite simply you will have heaps to take away no matter your age, experience or level.
Testimonials
“I hope that the studios and dancers realise what an amazing opportunity this is and grab it with both hands”
Dance Enthusiasts
“If you have another up here I will definitely be there. I think judges and teachers can learn a lot from these sessions.”
Doug Pouwhare, NZFDT Fellow & Examiner
“The iDDPNZ in Christchurch in 2020 was a great success. As Studio Principals we found the opportunity to work with Karen over two days to be educational, motivational, and a platform to enhance our coaching. The focus on the essential fundamentals of Latin American dance provided a framework for anyone to take their Latin Dancing to the next level. The weekend was simply a master class for all those that attended. We cannot wait to attend the next edition of this world class programme.“
Sharan & Michael Phillips
Former NZ Professional Latin American Champions
Principals – Ballare Dance Studios – Christchurch, NZExecutive Member of NZFDT & NZFDT Competition Organiser
“Any dancer that has not been fortunate enough yet to experience Karen’s teaching is missing out on something amazing! Karen has the remarkable ability to be able to communicate to all dancers regardless of their skill level. When teaching she is entirely focused and puts all her energy into delivering her best every time.”
Phillip Porter & Keri Porter – Wellington Secretary, NZFATD
Keeping You Connected
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