LEAD

Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Dance

LEAD—Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Dance—is a free workshop led by professional artists and community mentors that engages participants aged 16-25, who identify as women, two-spirit and/or genderqueer, to take on leadership roles in their community.

With dance as a foundation, LEAD invites participants to explore leadership theory and practice through active workshops, dance classes, facilitated discussions, and peer networking. The program fosters confidence and competence, empowering young women to make a difference through dance, and supporting them in taking on leadership roles – now and into the future.

“I learned how dance connects people…This program took different parts of my life that I value, intertwined them and showed me how I can make a difference.” 
- NBS LEAD Participant

Knowing that meaningful leadership opportunities and positive role models help young dancers and future leaders unlock their confidence and potential, LEAD is about:

• Participating in dance workshops led by professional and emerging dance artists who represent diverse styles and practices.

• Increasing awareness of the important benefits of regular physical activity.

• Collaborating and communicating with peers from across Canada.

• Learning how community arts initiatives can be a catalyst for positive change.

• Empowering participants to recognize their potential as leaders and creators.

Past Workshops:

LEAD SUMMIT

• When: August 4-7, 2022

• Where: Canada's National Ballet School. 400 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON.

LEAD TORONTO

• When: April 9 and 10, 2022

• Where: Canada's National Ballet School. 400 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON.

LEAD HALIFAX

• When: April 28 and 29, 2022

• Where: Halifax Dance LEAD

WINNIPEG

• When: February 20 and 21, 2022

• Where: Royal Winnipeg Ballet School