Heels Teacher Certification Course

The Heels Teachers Academy is an online certification for dancers and educators to master heels technique, elevate their teaching, and lead with confidence through artistry, performance, and business strategy.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome
1. Digesting the Course
1. Workbook Download - PDF
1. Your Why
2. Creating with Purpose
3. The Importance of Vulnerability
4. Controlling the Room
5. Balancing Fun + Respecting the Craft
6. Setting Class Goals
7. Working your Class Backwards
8. The Alphabet Theory
9. Explaining your Steps
10. Balancing Inquires
11. Giving Feedback
12. Leading by Example
13. Community vs. Competition
14. Perspective is Everything
15. Class Length
16. Class Etiquette
17. Business vs. Personal
18. Cocky vs. Confident
19. How's your Training?
20. Your Teaching Style
21. The Theory of Heels
22. Class Takeaways
1. Intro Video
2. -HTA- 4.2.1 Creating your Space
3. Setting the Mood
4. Types of Warm-Ups
5. Creating your Own Warm-Up Formula
6. Balancing Information
7. Building Versatility
8. The Spotify Playlist
9. The Flow Warm-Up > Warm-Up Breakdown
10. The Flow Warm-Up > -Bridges and Splits
11. The Flow Warm-Up > -6 O'Clock Exercise
12. The Flow Warm-Up > Full Run
13. The Flow Warm-Up > Recap for Teachers
14. Make It Fun
15. EDM Barre > Intro + Basics
16. EDM Barre > Relevés > Breakdown
17. EDM Barre > Relevés > Full Run
18. EDM Barre > Tendues > Breakdown
19. EDM Barre > Tendues > Left - Full Run
20. EDM Barre > Tendues > Right - Full Run
21. EDM Barre > Rond De Jamb > Breakdown
22. EDM Barre > Rond De Jamb > Left Full Run
23. EDM Barre > Rond De Jamb > Right Full Run
24. EDM Barre > Grand Batteman > Break Down
25. EDM Barre > Grand Batteman > Left Full Run - Beginner
26. EDM Barre > Grand Batteman > Right Full Run - Beginner
27. EDM Barre > Grand Batteman > Left Full Run - Advanced
28. EDM Barre > Grand Batteman > Right Full Run - Advanced
29. EDM Barre > Final Notes - Ballet Barre
30. Quick Warm-Up Options
1. Intro Overview for Teachers
2. Music Selection
3. Building Muscle Memory - Drilling
4. Building your Sequences
5. Centres > Welcome to Centres - Teachers Overview
6. Centres Exercises > Jumps > Breakdown
7. Centres Exercises > Jumps > Full Run
8. Centres Exercises > Isolations > Breakdown
9. Centres Exercises > Isolations > Full Run
10. Centres Exercises > Arms > Breakdown
11. Centres Exercises > Arms > Full Run
12. Centres Exercises > Beginner Turns > Breakdown
13. Centres Exercises > Beginner Turns > Full Run
14. Centres Exercises > Balancing > Breakdown
15. Centres Exercises > Balancing > Full Run
16. Centres Exercises > Advanced Turns > Breakdown
17. Centres Exercises > Advanced Turns > Full Run
18. Centres Exercises >Tendues > Breakdown
19. Centres Exercises >Tendues > Full Run
20. Centres Exercises > Floorwork > Breakdown
21. Centres Exercises > Floorwork > Full Run - On Spot
22. Centres Exercises > Floorwork > Full Run - Travelling
23. Centres Exercises > Floorwork > Full Run with distraction (dog)
24. Across the Floor > Intro
25. Across the Floor > Walks > Breakdown
26. Across the Floor > Walks > Full Run
27. Across the Floor > Kicks > Breakdown
28. Across the Floor > Kicks > Full Run - Front to Back
29. Across the Floor > Kicks > Full Run - Side
30. Across the Floor > Chaînés > Breakdown
31. Across the Floor > Chaînés > Full Run - Front to Back
32. Across the Floor > Chaînés > Full Run - Side
33. Across the Floor > Jumps > Breakdown
34. Across the Floor > Jumps > Full Run
35. Across the Floor > Floorwork > Breakdown
36. Across the Floor > Floorwork > Full Run
37. Across the Floor > Travelling Turns > Breakdown
38. Across the Floor > Travelling Turns > Full Run
39. Across the Floor > Freestyle > Breakdown
40. Across the Floor > Freestyle > Full Run 1 - Long
41. Across the Floor > Freestyle > Full Run 2 - Width
42. Across the Floor > Freestyle > Full Run 3 - Both
43. Heels Edition > Intro for Teachers
44. Heels Edition > When your ready to teach heels
45. Heels Edition > When a performer is ready for heels
46. Heels Edition > Types of Shoe-wear
47. Heels Edition > The Bevel Breakdown
48. Heels Edition > Balancing > Breakdown
49. Heels Edition > Balancing > Full Run 1
50. Heels Edition > Balancing > Full Run 2
51. Heels Edition > Walks > Breakdown
52. Heels Edition > Walks > Full Run
53. Heels Edition > Lines and Control > Breakdown
54. Heels Edition > Lines and Control > Full Run
55. Heels Edition > Floor and Leg Work > Breakdown
56. Heels Edition > Floor and Leg Work > Full Run
57. Heels Edition > Turns for Heels > Beginner Breakdown
58. Heels Edition > Turns for Heels > Advanced Breakdown
59. Heels Edition > Turns for Heels > Full Run
60. Heels Edition > Turns for Heels > Final Notes
61. Heels Edition > Combo Integration > Breakdown
62. Heels Edition > Combo Integration > Full Run
63. Heels Edition > Exercises to revisit
64. Heels Edition > Closing Notes
1. Intro for Teachers
2. How to Absorb this Section
3. How Freestyle is Built
4. Moving with Intention > Find your Purpose
5. Moving with Intention > Little Me Letter
6. THE FREESTYLE PLAYLIST
7. Song Analysis Exercise > The Explanation
8. Song Analysis Exercise > The Dance Run
9. The IT Factor > Synopsis
10. The IT Factor > MIRROR EXERCISE 1
11. The IT Factor > MIRROR EXERCISE 1 RD 2
12. Choose your Character > Developing the Character
13. Choose your Character > Alter Ego Homework
14. Choose your Character > Mirror Exercise 2
15. Musicality & Instinct > Developing Musicality and Instinct
16. Musicality & Instinct > 1 Round, 1 Sound
17. Power of Perspective > Intro
18. Power of Perspective > Multi-Person Exercise
19. Power of Perspective > Gender Role Management
20. Power of Perspective > Multi-Person Exercise 2 > Hits 2023 rd 2
21. Power of Perspective > Multi-Person Exercise 2 > Hits 2021 run 3
22. Power of Perspective > Freestyle Circle > Full Run
23. Mastering the Details > Eye Contact
24. Mastering the Details > Mirror Exercise 3
25. Mastering the Details > Developing the Details
26. Mastering the Details > Scenario Exercise > Hero on a Journey
27. Mastering the Details > Scenario Exercise > Heartbreak Scenario
28. Mastering the Details > Scenario Exercise > Playing the Trickster
29. Mastering the Details > Scenario Exercise > Warrior Scenario
30. Mastering the Details > Scenario Exercise > The Mystique
31. Building your Anthems
32. Building your Anthems > First Anthem Sample
33. Prop Interaction > Intro
34. Prop Interaction > Costume Interaction
35. Prop Interaction > Small Prop Interaction
36. Prop Interaction > Large Prop Interaction
37. Audience Engagement > Chair and Patron Interaction > What to know
38. Audience Engagement > Chair and Patron Interaction > Scenarios > Initial Interaction
39. Audience Engagement > Chair and Patron Interaction > Scenarios > Hands on Approach
40. Audience Engagement > The Power of Vulnerability
41. Audience Engagement > Filling up the Room > Solo Act
42. Audience Engagement > Filling up the Room > With Patron
43. Alter Ego x Props
44. How to support your students
45. Concluding Notes
1. Method to Create
2. Your Creative Space
3. How to be a SMART teacher
4. Absorbing this Section
5. Building Choreo Retention
6. Types of Combos
7. Musical Theatre Combo > Part A - Beginner
8. Musical Theatre Combo > Part B - Advanced
9. Musical Theatre Combo > Full Run
10. Musical Theatre Combo > Heels Version
11. Jazz Combo > Part A - Beginner
12. Jazz Combo > Part B - Advanced
13. Jazz Combo > Full Run
14. Jazz Combo > Heels Version
15. Jazz Funk Combo > Part A - Beginner
16. Jazz Funk Combo > Part B - Advanced
17. Jazz Funk Combo > Full Run
18. Jazz Funk Combo > Heels Version
19. Hip Hop Combo > Part A - Beginner
20. Hip Hop Combo > Part B - Advanced
21. Hip Hop Combo > Full Run
22. Hip Hop Combo > Heels Version
23. Contemporary Combo > Part A - Beginner
24. Contemporary Combo > Part B - Advanced
25. Contemporary Combo > Full Run
26. Contemporary Combo > Heels Version
27. Bonus! Sensual Flow Combo > Part A - Beginner
28. Bonus! Sensual Flow Combo > Part B - Advanced
29. Bonus! Sensual Flow Combo > Full Run
30. Bonus! Sensual Flow Combo > Heels Version
31. Live versus Film Performances > Considerations as a Choreographer
32. Live versus Film Performances > Your next Exercise
33. Marketing your Work
34. What's in my Bag
1. Signed Appearance Release Form_Eby Entertainment 2025
2. Appearance Release Form_Eby Entertainment 2025
1. Heels Teachers Academy – Instructor Evaluation & Certification Guide
2. Heels Teacher Academy - Scoring Sheet
1. Final Closing Notes

About this course

$599.00
203 lessons
36.5 hours of video content

Step into Your Power as an Educator

The Heels Teachers Academy isn’t just about teaching movement—it’s about teaching transformation. Learn to lead your students with purpose, embody confidence in your artistry, and inspire others to rise with you.

Enroll today and become part of the new generation of heels educators shaping the future of performance and empowerment.

Pricing and Terms:

$599 CAD + tax for the course purchase

$299 CAD + tax for certification submission

You get access for 2 years to the course upon purchase date, and certification submission can be purchased when ready to apply, and is a separate rate.

Re-testing rates will be dependent on the circumstances of the applicant and how much is required to resubmit.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Stefanie Eby

Stefanie Eby is a seasoned performance coach and the creative force behind Movement Mastery Method at Movement Arts Academy, with over 20 years of diverse training in dance, acting, and performance. Her expertise spans jazz, contemporary, heels, pole, ballroom, and more, enriched by formal acting studies and degrees in psychology and event planning—giving her a unique, holistic approach to coaching confidence and stage presence. A former World Dance Champion and iPOP Teen Actress & Dancer of the Year, Stefanie has toured internationally as a creative director and choreographer. Through her company, Eby Entertainment Inc., she champions empowerment and inclusivity across the arts. Passionate about transforming performers at all levels, Stefanie empowers her students to move with mastery and own their confidence—on stage and in life. Learn more about her journey and work at www.ebyentertainment.ca

Why The Heels Teachers Academy?

💎 Comprehensive Curriculum

Gain a complete framework for teaching heels and dance in general—from warm-up design and class structure to artistic development, movement psychology, and storytelling through choreography.
🩰 For Educators and Aspiring Leaders

Perfect for dance instructors, choreographers, and performers looking to transition into teaching or refine their classroom approach with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
🧠 Teach with Emotional Intelligence

Learn how to coach confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, and guide students through empowerment-based training rooted in performance psychology.

Discover your potential, starting today

Enroll today