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We are so excited you're interested in partnering with us to provide your team with a custom educational experience! Let us know a bit more about you and we can't wait to set up a time to chat!
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Your Friends at YPAD
A Bit About Us
Youth Protection Advocates In Dance® was originally founded in Los Angeles (2012) and was fueled by the passion and commitment of doctors, therapist, specialists, and educators for youth in athletic and artistic activities. Youth Protection Advocates In Dance® was born as a response and solution to various negative trends that commodify and exploit youth and adults in performing arts. Thank you to Leslie Scott Zanovitch and Joseph Zanovitch who continue to sit on the Advisory Panel to share their knowledge and guidance.
The intention of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance® is to provide dance professionals with the skills and resources to protect and develop healthy, happy dancers. Through the use of online courses, YPAD courses educate dance studios and communities worldwide on the core elements in constructing an environment focused on the well-being of kids and a sustainable, safe future for dance.
“The education provided by YPAD is necessary and covers so many topics that most dance teachers don’t realize they need. In my honest opinion, if every teacher had this education, we would be well on our way to setting self-guided, industry standards that are on par with schools and other child-centered activities that put safety and wellness first. Kudos all who have had a hand in developing such a fabulous education!
-Tricia Gomez, Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Founder
