The International Partner Dance Intensive (TIPDI)

TIPDI (The International Partner Dance Intensive) is a series of one-day to one-week friendly, rigorous, non-competitive dance workshops for adults in both classical and partner dance.
 
At TIPDI, we create better all-around dancers, by exposing them to a variety of dance styles in a conservatory-like environment, in a space where adult dancers thrive. Most adult dance students take "open" classes, which do not allow for the focused, coherent curriculum that makes conservatory training so effective. We have designed TIPDI to replicate a conservatory experience, but in a short amount of time, for a reasonable fee. This allows adult movers, who may have limited time and funds, to plunge in and participate fully.
 
Depending on the intensive, we offer leveled classes from top instructors from around the world in: Salsa; Ballet; Argentine Tango; Modern/Contemporary; West Coast Swing; and Afro-Haitian 
 
TIPDI is designed for partner dancers who want classical dance training, classical dancers who want partner dance training, and former dancers who want to resume their training. For our larger, multi-dance weekends, such as our flagship "Boot Camp" weekend, TIPDI - our entire staff works as a unified teaching team, ensuring that all participants finish the weekend with a broader range of movement knowledge. For our single style programs, such as our new intensive, Contempo-Collab - we work with two top instructors to produce a focused, effective, highly personalized training program for a small group of adult movers.
 
All TIPDI programs are limited enrollment with reasonably-priced tuition. To date, we have welcomed hundreds of dancers - hailing from 12 states and 14 countries. Many have said that TIPDI has had a profound impact on their understanding of themselves as dancers. In order to  continue to offer excellent, affordable training for adults - we need your support.
 
 "All of the instructors were so warm and friendly and encouraging. It really made you feel like you were dancing and you felt good about it."
 - Tania, USA
 
 "A wonderfully organized event full of great instructors."
 - Lukas, Germany
 
 "I loved the "back-in-school" atmosphere. I felt as if we made real connections with each other."
 - Cherise, USA
 
 "Paula and Ken are my heroes for organizing such an event! It was powerful!.. I'm still recovering from it.. ha ha! Hugs and Kisses! I'm missing everybody!"
 - Fernando, Brasil
 
 Please help us give adult movement enthusiasts the chance to dance and grow.