Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship Program
12-Month Studio Owner Certification
Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship: Monthly Modules
Note: Studio Owners may begin any month and then continue for the 12-Month Certification.
12-Month Studio Owner Certification
Get certified in Dance Entrepreneurship with this innovative Studio Owner Program! Enhance core competencies, align your business with your goals, and master studio ownership through monthly modules. CDE is the most comprehensive Studio Owner program available with the added benefits of accountability and small group coaching, ensuring that you stay on track and receive personalized support throughout your journey. Craft and execute business and professional action plans with confidence, knowing that you have ongoing support and engaging learning activities. Start or refresh your entrepreneurial journey today and thrive as a successful studio owner!
This certification is ideal for the seasoned or new studio owner seeking to bring together their business operations and professional goals while utilizing the support and accountability of mentors within a small-group setting.
Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship: Qualifications & Investment
Must be an I.D.E.A. Member**
Must be a studio owner
Ability to commit to attending all live sessions, and the time to create action plans
**New IDEA Member
$398 per month | Includes Annual I.D.E.A. Membership
** see information above
IDEA Members
$299 per month
Gold Alliance Leaders
$1000 (per year)
Commitment
Approximately 6 hours per month
- Virtual training/meetings (via Zoom), approx. 90 minutes for each module. Sessions are always the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 A.M. EST
- Individually create and implement action plans (2-4 hours)
- Monthly SMART meetings (via Zoom) to explore action plans and the to hold each other accountable (30-45 minute). Sessions are always the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 A.M. EST (Note: July's SMART meeting will take place on July 11 and August's SMART meeting will take place on August 8)
Participants will utilize Trello to track progress, review assignments, communicate and as an accountability resource.
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Certification Requirements
- Must be a member of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association (**see below)
- Complete all 12 modules
- Implement all 12 action plans
- Complete certification interview with CDE Mentor (Final Reflection)
- Graduates receive a certificate and the opportunity to include the CDE Certification Logo in marketing, websites, etc., and a pin presentation at an IDEA regional or national event.
Open Enrollment
Participants may join at anytime during the year. Each participant will begin the 12-month certification program with the current month's module on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, and complete all 12 modules over a year-long period.
Application Process
Complete application and, once approved, you will receive your program agreement and a self-assessment to determine your individual goals.
**ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION (I.D.E.A.)
Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship: Qualifications & Investment
Must be an I.D.E.A. Member**
Must be a studio owner
Ability to commit to attending all live sessions, and the time to create action plans
**New IDEA Member
$398 per month | Includes Annual I.D.E.A. Membership
** see information above
IDEA Members
$299 per month
Gold Alliance Leaders
$1000 (per year)
Lifetime Access
Upon completion of the program, a Certified Dance Entrepreneur will receive complimentary lifetime access to attend monthly modules as ongoing professional development or to implement new action plans as desired.
Ginger Haithcox, CDE Facilitator
Ginger Haithcox is a born leader. She graduated with high honors from Douglass College, Rutgers University with a BA in Religion, and a minor in Cultural Anthropology and completed an array of dance, performance, and production courses at Raritan Valley Community College.
For more than 20-years, Ginger served in a variety of nonprofit leadership and management roles. While employed by Girl Scouts of Central and Southern, NJ, she honed her marketing, relationship-building, and technology skills as a Camp Director, increasing camper enrollment by 130%. As a Product Sales Manager, she was responsible for generating approximately 90% of the corporation's annual revenue of $9 million dollars while training and supporting more than 1200 adult volunteers.
In 2005, Ginger capitalized on her love of dance and business savvy and successfully founded Modern Motion, a dance and arts nonprofit that “boosts confidence and nurtures creativity." Modern Motion is more than a dance school, it’s a village of diverse dancers, families, teachers, and friends that embraces the journey of each child dancer as they grow in skill, flexibility, and artistry.
Ginger is a consummate professional, collaborative team player, and creative colleague that consistently delivers programs and products of excellence. In addition to the above, she’s the principal owner of Haithcox Business Solutions, which offers mentoring and support services for aspiring entrepreneurs. With the support of Rhee Gold, internationally recognized speaker, mentor and expert in the field of dance, she created the Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship for International Dance Entrepreneurs Association (IDEA), to be launched in the fall of 2022.
