● Professional Instructor Training Program
PITP
Dance Educator Certification Course
Transform yourself from a dancer into a professional educator, creator and leader.
18+
Live sessions
2 weeks
Internship
100%
Live online
Before you pay
- Graduates who pass the exam receive a licence ID schools can verify.
- A registered company, running dance education since 2020.
PITP is a certification and licensing program designed for dancers who aspire to become confident educators, creators, mentors, and professionals in the modern dance industry.
Over the years, many talented dancers have struggled not because of a lack of skill, but because they lacked communication abilities, teaching methodology, professional presence, content creation skills, and career direction.
PITP bridges that gap.
This program goes beyond dance training and focuses on helping you develop the skills required to build a sustainable and impactful career as a dance educator.
● About the program
Why PITP
Communication Skills
Teaching Skills
Content Creation
Personal Branding
AI Tools for Creators
Leadership & Confidence
● Program structure
How the program works
Live sessions
Session length
Live feedback
Internship
Every session is live over video. Recordings don't replace the live experience, and attendance and participation count towards certification.
● Meet your mentor
Shijin Ramesh
Fifteen years teaching dance, and more than a thousand students trained across India. His teaching goes beyond movement into communication, confidence, teaching method and content creation, which is what PITP is built on.
Teaching dance is not just about movement. It is about transforming confidence, communication, and lives.
● Curriculum
What you will learn
Phase I
Understand yourself to lead others.
Define your unique edge as an educator.
Speak, listen, and connect powerfully.
Command the room with presence and clarity.
Emails, pitches, and professional etiquette.
Build a profile that opens doors.
Phase II
Showcase your work with a professional portfolio.
Create stunning visuals without a design degree.
Master the art of scroll-stopping content.
Build a brand people trust and follow.
Lesson planning, pacing, and pedagogy.
Teach movement with depth and precision.
Capture and edit professional dance videos for content and promotion.
Edit and produce music for dance content and performances.
Bonus
Use cutting-edge AI tools to create, plan, and grow faster than ever.
Real practice with real-time mentor guidance to sharpen your craft.
● Internship
2 weeks of real practice
The internship is where theory becomes transformation. Over two intensive weeks, you will choose your track and step into real professional practice with mentor guidance every step of the way.
Track 1 - Content Creation
Reels & Short-Form Video
Carousel Posts & Graphics
YouTube Shorts Production
Promotional Content Strategy
Build a real content portfolio during your internship, not a simulation.
Track 2 - Teaching Internship
Demo Classes with Live Students
Choreography Breakdown Practice
Structured Teaching Rehearsal
1-on-1 Mentor Feedback Sessions
Experience what it feels like to lead a class before you ever do it alone.
Both internship tracks result in a verified project portfolio and mentor evaluation, adding real professional credibility to your PITP certification.
● Program outcomes
By the end of PITP
What people say after
Unscripted, from dancers who finished it.
Program terms
Eligibility: Participants must be 18+ years old. Enrollment is confirmed only after successful payment and is non-transferable.
Program Duration: PITP runs from 7th September 2026 to 31st October 2026 and include 15+ live online sessions, assignments, activities, and a 2-week internship. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
Participation: Participants are encouraged to attend sessions and complete assignments and internship tasks.
Certification: A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of program requirements. Licensing Certification will be provided only upon qualifying in the final examination.
Payment & Refunds: Fees must be paid before program commencement. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the program is canceled by IDALS.
Conduct: Participants must maintain a respectful learning environment. Misconduct may result in removal without refund.
Technical Requirements: Stable internet, a camera-enabled device, and Zoom access are required.
Intellectual Property: All course content and materials belong to IDALS and the instructor. Unauthorized sharing, recording, or distribution is prohibited.
Recordings & Changes: Sessions may be recorded. IDALS may modify schedules or activities if required.
Promotional Use: Testimonials, feedback, photos, videos, and project work may be used for promotional purposes with prior consent.
Disclaimer: PITP provides professional development and career guidance but does not guarantee jobs, placements, clients, income, or specific outcomes.
Support: connect@theidals.com | +91 9136249295
Agreement: By enrolling, participants agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Questions? Email connect@theidals.com or visit the help page.