A Dance and mobility
movement incubator
A zero cost home for movement teachers ready to grow their passion and impact—together.
Break through to the next level
a movement ecosystem that focuses on thriving together.
At I.AM.DANCE, we know many movement instructors hit a glass ceiling due to the turnover of students (churn). By uniting passionate teachers with ZERO COST space to engage, we remove scarcity and replace it with a vibrant community where collaboration, creativity, and connection spark lasting engagement and growth.
It’s common for teachers to struggle with finding enough students, especially without a dedicated marketing budget. Relying solely on organic word-of-mouth and free listings can make growth slow and unpredictable. That’s where IAMD makes a big difference: instead of individual teachers shouldering all the marketing, IAMD reinvests all profits into targeted advertising and community-building across all disciplines. This shared approach amplifies visibility, brings more students through the door, and creates a steady flow for every teacher. You focus on teaching your passion—we’ll focus on growing your audience.
Growth isn’t just about attracting new students—it’s about keeping the ones you have. For example, if you gain 5 new students each week but lose 20% of your total students regularly, your studio will max out at just 25 students. This cycle stops you from building momentum. IAMD solves this by offering students access to many classes and disciplines within one membership, keeping them engaged longer across the hub. That means students stay active, explore more with you and others, and your school’s growth becomes sustainable over time.
Zero Cost teaching space
It’s about removing your risk so you can focus on your passion.
Successful applicants gain more than just space—they join a nurturing community focused on professional and personal growth. With multiple teaching sessions and event slots weekly, full membership, and business development support, you’ll collaborate, innovate, and thrive together.
Prices are rising, and many available venues aren’t designed for movement, making them less than ideal for dance classes. Renting these spaces can be expensive and may not provide the environment needed for quality teaching.
Finding a space that truly supports movement can be challenging. Often, you need enough students booked just to cover rent, which creates financial risk and pressure. IAMD offers a purpose-built, fully equipped movement space at zero cost to teachers, removing this barrier and letting you focus on what you do best—teaching and growing your classes.
Spots are genuinely limited
there are a maximum of 30 spaces to Pioneer the Movement Revolution
From hundreds of movement teachers, we select 30 diverse disciplines to join the I.AM.DANCE incubator. If you’re driven to make a difference, step forward now to co-create a future where movement teaching transforms lives.
We understand that teaching often means wearing many hats—administrator, marketer, community builder—leaving less time for what you truly love: movement and teaching. At IAMD, you’re not alone. Our community and support systems share the load, so you can focus on your passion. Plus, being surrounded by fellow teachers means you have a network to lean on for advice, collaboration, and motivation. Together, we make teaching more joyful and sustainable.
Teaching can feel routine without the creative spark from peers who inspire and challenge you. IAMD is designed to nurture the artist within by bringing together a diverse family of like-minded, passionate movers. The energy of this community fuels creativity, fresh ideas, cross-pollination, and continuous growth—keeping your teaching vibrant and deeply fulfilling over the long haul.
IAMD solves the biggest challenge
higher retention from multiple disciplines under the one membership.
With over 14 years and 15,000 students we’ve built Australia’s biggest, only 5 star reviews Tango school. We’ve understood the challenges and together we’ll break the glass ceiling.
Many teachers see students disappear when they hit a plateau or lose interest in a single style. At IAMD, if a student’s motivation dips, their membership lets them switch to another discipline—keeping them engaged and in your classes. This means you keep more students longer, supporting both your teaching journey and the overall health of the dance community.
Memberships truly shine when there’s a variety of classes to keep students interested and coming back. It’s hard for any single teacher to offer enough class diversity alone to make memberships attractive and valuable. That’s why IAMD works as a community hub—when teachers combine their offerings, students benefit from more choices, stay engaged longer, and memberships grow stronger for everyone involved.
creating a cultural shift
Social, movement and expressive health through dance.
Most people hit the gym to look good—but at IAMD, we guide students to feel good. By connecting functional strength and flexibility with creativity, they discover the value of expression in movement. This deeper approach ignites lasting motivation, deepens engagement, and transforms fitness into expressive art that empowers both teacher and student beyond the surface.
while You focus on teaching and growth— We take care of Everyhing else, the space, admin and marketing.
We handle all school operations and marketing so you can focus on teaching. Enjoy unburdened creativity while we grow your classes and community. Focus on your craft; we bring the people in.
so,.. are you a good fit?
Targeting 100+ hrs a week in 30+ Movement specialities.
Yours could be one of them!
I.AM.DANCE is excited to be targeting mainstream and niche movement disciplines that are cohesive to our vision. Our goal is to support movement instructors so that they can grow in ways not possible alone.
We will launch with 10 disciplines (40hrs) and expand to 30 in the next months.
Body+MIND
These disciplines are focused on physical capability, health, mobility, and embodied sensing — all movement that builds physicality and individual somatic awareness.
expression
The place where creativity, improvisation, artistry, personal and collective emotional expression through movement are born.
Bringing everyone together with Social dance, cultural traditions, partner work, play, and collaborative movement fostering connection and belonging.
Take the next steps
Take a close look and see where you might fit.
Apply for the region of discipline and we’ll be in contact.
I.AM.DANCE is open for applications
BODY+MIND
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mobilty
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Purpose
Lead mobility education within a community of committed movers focused on enhancing movement quality and longevity. Benefit from rich cross-disciplinary collaboration that drives student engagement and retention while advancing your discipline’s role in holistic movement health.
applications open for:
✔ Somatic Movement
✔ Movement Flow
✔ Primal/ ZUU / Animal Flow
✔ Active Flexibility Training
✔ PNF Stretching
✔ Partner Stretching
✔ Contortion Fundamentals
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dance-fit
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Elevate the reach of dynamic dance fitness styles within a hub of experienced movers, fostering engaged participation and collaboration across diverse disciplines for sustained community vitality
applications open for:
✔ Afro Fusion Fitness
✔ Urban Dance Fitness
✔ K-pop/Hip-Hop Fitness
✔ Zumba
✔ Dance Cardio
BODY+MIND
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conditioned
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purpose
Embed your conditioning practice within I.AM.DANCE’s connected community of motivated movers seeking peak performance and physical resilience. Leverage diverse teaching collaborations to enhance student retention, consistent attendance, and cross-style innovation.
applications open for:
✔ Calisthenics
✔ Bodyweight Fitness
✔ Balance and Stability
✔ Functional Strength Training
✔ Dancer Resistance Training
✔ Freestyle Calisthenics
✔ Dance Conditioning
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rehab
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Grow your therapeutic movement work at I.AM.DANCE alongside movers invested in longevity and recovery, fostering ongoing client trust and participation through a supportive, knowledgeable community.
applications open for:
✔ Posture Rehab
✔ Function Recovery
✔ Prenatal Exercise
✔ Postnatal Recovery
✔ Injury Prevention
✔ Corrective Movement
✔ Guided Rehab
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Longevity
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Join I.AM.DANCE to grow your longevity-focused practice within a community of experienced movers prioritising sustained vitality, benefit from rich cross-disciplinary collaboration that deepens engagement, and cultivate loyal students committed to long-term well-being.
applications open for:
✔ Movement for Aging
✔ Conditioning for Longevity
✔ Mind-body Longevity Practices
✔ Restorative Mobility & Balance
✔ Injury Prevention
✔ Corrective Movement
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yoga
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Grow yoga’s reach with I.AM.DANCE’s adept movers, fostering loyal participation through rich integrative practices and a culture of collective development and depth.
register interest for:
✔ Vinyasa
✔ Acro/Aerial
✔ Yin
✔ Ashtanga
✔ Hatha
BODY+MIND
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Pilates
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Root your Pilates teaching in I.AM.DANCE’s community of movement-savvy students, enriching their practice through interdisciplinary synergy and strengthening long-term retention via diverse, sophisticated pathways.
register interest for:
✔ Classical Pilates
✔ Mat Pilates
BODY+MIND
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tai-chi
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purpose
Expand tai-chi within I.AM.DANCE’s mindful mover community, building sustained practice rooted in awareness and connection that enriches collective wellness and interdisciplinary growth.
register interest for:
✔ Chen Style
✔ Yang Style
✔ Wu Style
✔ Sun Style
✔ Yang Style
✔ Qigong
BODY+MIND
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mindful
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purpose
Cultivate mindfulness and breath with I.AM.DANCE’s dedicated movers, connecting across disciplines to deepen holistic wellness and build a resilient, engaged community through shared presence.
register interest for:
✔ Movement Meditation
✔ Mindful Movement
✔ Breathwork in Movement
✔ Walking Meditation
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AWARENESS
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purpose
Inspire improvisation and expressive movement within I.AM.DANCE’s skilled mover community, where creative collaboration drives sustained teacher satisfaction and creative innovation.
register interest for:
✔ Feldenkrais
✔ Alexander Technique
✔ Somantic Movement
✔ Laban Movement Analysis
✔ Expressive Improvisation
✔ Continuum
✔ Mind-Body Centring
expression
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contemporary
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Purpose
Grow your contemporary practice within a community of experienced movers committed to technical excellence and expressive depth. Benefit from collaborative cross-pollination with diverse disciplines to create engaging learning environments that build long-term student loyalty.
applications open for:
✔ Modern Dance
✔ Jazz Dance
✔ Lyrical Dance
✔ Contemporary Fusion
✔ Floorwork
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Pop
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Cultivate your hip-hop teaching within a dynamic community of skilled movers passionate about urban culture and self-expression. Tap into interdisciplinary opportunities that enhance engagement and grow your dedicated student base.
applications open for:
✔ Hip-Hop
✔ K-Pop
✔ Funk
✔ Urban
✔ Street Styles
Expression
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Fusion
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Expand your fusion practice at I.AM.DANCE by joining a community of innovative movers exploring bold, hybrid movement expressions. Benefit from diverse collaborations that increase student interest, engagement, and artistic growth.
applications open for:
✔ Contemporary Fusion
✔ Afro-Contemporary
✔ Tribal Fusion
✔ Urban Fusion
Expression
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improvisation
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Foster your improvisation practice within a community valuing spontaneity, connection, and creativity. Utilize interdisciplinary exchanges to enrich practice, sustain participant engagement, and develop deep artistic satisfaction
register interest for:
✔ Contact Improv
✔ Improvisational Dance
✔ Contemporary Improv
✔ Jazz Improv
✔ Butoh
expression
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free-dance
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purpose
Grow your free-dance offerings at I.AM.DANCE alongside movers seeking embodied freedom and holistic presence. Benefit from a vibrant community focused on mindful, expressive movement that encourages continual engagement and a welcoming culture.
register interest for:
✔ Modern Dance
✔ Ecstatic Dance
✔ Freestyle Dance
✔ Body-Mind Centering
✔ Expressionist Dance
expression
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mindful
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Unique mindfulness practices thrive within a community of movers dedicated to presence and embodied awareness. Collaborate broadly to enhance participant well-being and retention in a culture valuing depth and intentionality.
register interest for:
✔ Feldenkrais
✔ Alexander Technique
✔ 5Rhythms
✔ Somantic Movement
Social
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tango
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Purpose
Tango takes a special place here at I.AM.DANCE because it’s all about connection, emotion, and storytelling through movement. We want to bring together teachers who see tango as more than just steps—they see it as a shared experience that deepens the bond between dancers and taps into a rich cultural tradition. If you teach tango, you’re helping people find their voice through the music and the moment—and that’s a powerful thing to lead.
applications closed for:
✔ Argentine Social Tango
✔ Escenario Tango
✔ Tango Nuevo
✔ Milonga
✔ Tango Vals
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Zouk
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Zouk flows through our community at I.AM.DANCE because it brings that smooth, sensual connection that keeps dancers coming back. Teachers who specialise in zouk here get to fuel that passion for body awareness and rhythmic expression in a really vibrant, welcoming space. It’s a style for those who want to move deeply, with fluidity and feeling, and we’re ready to support teachers who bring that magic.
applications open for:
✔ Brazilian Zouk
✔ Rio Zouk
✔ Lamba Zouk
✔ Samba de Gafiera
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Swing
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At I.AM.DANCE, swing is the heartbeat of joyful, energetic fun. We love that swing teachers create spaces where improvisation and playful connection are the norm. It’s more than just a dance style; it’s a way to spark community and build social dance energy that’s infectious. Swing teachers here will find a crowd eager for lively classes where everyone can let loose and connect.
register interest for:
✔ West Coast
✔ East Coast
✔ Lindy Hop
✔ Balboa
Social
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Salsa
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Salsa is the vibrant thread weaving through I.AM.DANCE, connecting people through rhythm, culture, and community. Our salsa teachers ignite explosive energy and passion in their classes, making social dancing accessible and thrilling. If you teach salsa, you’re part of a bigger movement that celebrates cultural roots and brings people together in a celebration of life and movement.
register interest for:
✔ Cuban Salsa
✔ LA Style (On1)
✔ NY Style (On2)
✔ Cali Salsa
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Kizomba
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Kizomba holds a special space at I.AM.DANCE for its smooth, grounded vibe and the intimate partner connection it fosters. Teachers who bring kizomba here fuel that slow-burning sensuality and subtle communication that dancers crave. We support kizomba educators dedicated to creating inviting, comfortable environments where deep connection and flow are at the core.
register interest for:
✔ Traditional Kizomba
✔ Urban Kizomba
✔ Kizomba Fusion
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Blues
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Blues at I.AM.DANCE invites movers who want to dive deep into soulful, music-driven improvisation. It’s about feeling every nuance in the moment and expressing that raw emotion through grounded, flowing movement. Blues teachers here inspire dancers to slow down and connect on an authentic level, creating space for real stories to be told through movement.
register interest for:
✔ Jukin’ (Chicago) Blues
✔ Ballroomin’ Blues
✔ Funky Butt Blues
✔ Struttin’ Blues
✔ Modern / Slow / Drag Blues
Social
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bachata
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Bachata thrives at I.AM.DANCE because it blends playfulness, romance, and rhythmic flow in a way that resonates with today’s social dancers. Teachers who offer bachata classes help dancers explore intimate connection and musicality while having fun. We want bachata educators who bring warmth, community spirit, and a contemporary twist to a beloved social dance.
register interest for:
✔ Sensual Bachata
✔ Urban Bachata
✔ Dominican Bachata
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