CONNECT

Conversations for a safer, stronger dance industry.

Workshops, education and speaking on safeguarding,

professional standards and wellbeing in dance.

Direct enquiries answered within 48 business hours · Confidential consultations

OUR PURPOSE

Why Connect Exists

Dance teaching in Australia is still largely unregulated. Most people in our industry care deeply about the children in their care. But good intentions aren't a safeguard. Knowledge, clear systems and honest conversations are.

Connect brings studio owners, teachers and families together to have those conversations.

SERVICES & ADVOCACY

What I Offer

Parent education sessions

Helping families understand what to look for in a studio, what questions to ask, and how to support their dancer's wellbeing.

Workshops for teachers and studio owners

Practical sessions on child safety, professional boundaries, wellbeing and creating positive studio cultures.

Speaking and panels

Presentations and panel contributions for conferences, industry events and organisations working with children and young people. Most recently, I was a panellist at the Inaugural Childhood Summit presented by the Dance Arts Alliance and the KidsPace Code.

I also serve on the board of the Dance Arts Alliance, contributing to national conversations on child safety and industry regulation.

Where It Started

Connect began in 2021, bringing Canberra studio owners and teachers together to learn about dancer safety and their obligations in keeping children safe. In 2022 it grew into Canberra's first dance convention, with workshops from leading industry professionals, training for teachers and studio owners, and a dedicated room for dance parents.

Get in touch

We welcome enquiries for interactive parent sessions, practical professional workshops, and keynote speaking engagements tailored to your school, community, or organisation.

Direct Response: Enquiries are reviewed within 1 to 2 business days.

Flexible Formats: In-person delivery, virtual sessions, and custom workshop structures available.

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Partnering with mission-driven advocates, community organizations, and civic leaders across the country to expand opportunities and deliver enduring impact.

Canberra Dance Collective is led by Renee Mandanici-Baldwin: dance educator, national adjudicator, counsellor and advocate for safer dance education in Australia. Based in Canberra, ACT, we offer accredited dance teacher training, adjudication, speaking and workshops, and counselling and mentoring in person or online.