Classes & Worskhops

Cleveland – Dancing Wheels 2026 Summer Dance Workshop August 3–7, 2026
Dancing Wheels’ Summer Dance Workshop—a one-week program for dancers and movers ages 13 through adult—returns. Led by Dancing Wheels Director of Education Sara Lawrence-Sucato, participants of all abilities come together for physically integrated dance technique classes in ballet and modern, improvisation/composition classes, and non-traditional partnering. A new work will be developed and performed for the culminating in-studio performance on August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Dancers can participate in-person or online.
Location
The Dancing Wheels Company & School Studios | Midtown Cleveland
3030 Euclid Ave, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44115
Tuition
$300 per participant
$275 if paid in full before July 1, 2026
$50.00 non-refundable deposit holds place in DW SDW if received by July 13, 2026
$15.00 Drop-in class
Scholarships Available
Schedule
10:00 Technique Class
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Improvisation/Composition
1:30 New Work Development
CULMINATING PERFORMANCE
Friday, August 7, 2:00–3:00 PM
FREE and open to all!

Dancing Wheels Professional Training

Dancing Wheels Summer Dance Workshop Registration

Cleveland – Dancing Wheels Teacher Certification Program July 6–11, 2026
Inclusive dance meets accessible instruction with the Dancing Wheels Teacher Certification program. Learn how to physically integrate your dance class, no matter what style or level you teach. Join the teacher certification program at our studios in Cleveland, Ohio, happening July 6–10, 2026! Tuition is $1,250. Scholarships are available.
In this program, participants will learn how to apply the fundamental principles of Dancing Wheels’ innovative methodologies to incorporate physically integrated techniques into their dance practices. Level 1 participants are assessed on established learning outcomes. Certification is for three years and requires recertification at three-year intervals.
For more information or to register, visit: https://dancingwheels.org/professional-training/teacher-certification/level-1-certification/

Columbus – Dunham Teacher Certification Workshop
Held at Ohio State Department of Dance, 1813 N. High St. Columbus OH
In-Person: July 12 – 18

The Dunham Teacher Certification Workshop is designed for dance teachers/educators who wish to become certified Dunham Technique teachers. The curriculum covers technique, pedagogy, history and theory. This artist/scholar program is an exciting and rigorous process. Dancers engage in a yearly hybrid process which includes 5 months of online classes and a week-long in-person workshop in the summer, followed by our one week Dunham Technique Intensive. For those on the certification path, the Intensive is a crucial opportunity toward embodiment of the technique. For this reason, we encourage those attending the Certification Workshop to also attend the Intensive. The program usually requires 3 to 4 years to complete all course work and an additional 1-2 years to fully develop the culminating portfolio and the teaching practicum.

Congratulations to those of you who are part of this year’s cohorts!
For more information on how to embark on this lifelong adventure, check out our website.
2026 Dunham Technique Conference — Institute for Dunham Technique Certification
Dunham Foundations
Held at Ohio State Department of Dance, 1813 N. High St. Columbus OH
In-Person: July 13 – July 18

This year, for the second time, we will offer a new program called Dunham Foundations, to be held the week prior to the Intensive, July 13-18, 2026. This programming is intended for dancers who are interested in certification, including those who are applying for 2027 and those who wish to apply in the future. Places are limited, so early registration is advised.
This week of Dunham Technique classes, along with a few folkloric classes and some lectures, will help those applying for certification ready themselves for the Intensive and the audition. We recognize that it is hard to find Dunham training and we offer Dunham Foundations to address this. Dunham Foundations is optional but highly recommended for applicants
2026 Dunham Technique Conference — Institute for Dunham Technique Certification
Dunham Technique Intensive
Early Bird Registration Through April 17, 2026
Held at Ohio State Department of Dance, 1813 N. High St. Columbus OH
In-Person: July 20 – July 24
Open to the Public

The Dunham Technique Intensive is a 5-day Dunham Technique immersion experience. Dunham based classes will be offered each day – including 3 levels of Dunham Technique and 2 levels of Dunham based Haitian, West African, Jazz, Modern and more! It is open to the public and does not require previous Dunham training. It is ideal for seasoned Dunham dancers, experienced dancers who want an introduction to Dunham Technique, and beginner dancers. All classes will be taught by certified Dunham teachers.

2026 Dunham Technique Conference — Institute for Dunham Technique Certification