Professional Dance Certification Programs
Transform your love for dance into a career. From intensive full-time diplomas to flexible weekend foundation courses, our ISPTD-affiliated programs provide the technical training and industry insight you need to thrive.
Designed for busy professionals and college students, our Weekend Dance Development Foundation Programme (WDDFP) makes it possible to get certified without pausing your career or studies.
Here are the details for our Weekend Dance Development Foundation Programme. This 12-week course covers Salsa, Jive, Bachata, Swing, and more, with a performance showcase at the end to celebrate your growth.
Our Professional Dance Development Certification Program (PDDCP) is a 240-hour, full-time course that offers deep immersion into multiple dance disciplines. This is the definitive path for anyone serious about a career in dance.
See what our PDDCP program entails, from multidisciplinary training in Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary to electives like Hip Hop and Salsa. This program also offers scholarship opportunities for promising students.
Become a certified dance instructor with our LVDS Teacher Training program. This hybrid course combines online learning with practical sessions, giving you the skills to teach Salsa, Bachata, and Freestyle Jive effectively.
Celebrity choreographer Sneha Kapoor shares how our professional programs provided the technical foundation and opportunities that launched her international career. Her story is a testament to the quality of our training.
About this collection
Dance is 10 percent talent and 90 percent showing up, but turning it into a career requires more than just rhythm. Our certification programs are designed to strip away the fluff and focus on what actually gets you work: technique, musicality, and performance psychology. Whether you are looking at our 240-hour PDDCP for full-time immersion or our weekend foundation course, we prioritize building a solid foundation that lasts. Just ask alumni like Sneha Kapoor, who used these very programs to build her professional foundation before launching her career. You need to know the business of dance just as much as the steps, and that is what we teach.
Making a living in the dance world is challenging, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible. At LVDS, we have structured our Professional Dance Certification Programs to cater to different stages of your journey, all under the umbrella of the Indian Society for Performers & Teachers of Dance (ISPTD).
Which Path Fits You?
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For the Aspiring Professional (PDDCP): Our 240-hour full-time Professional Dance Development Certification Program is for those who are ready to go all-in. Over three months, we cover everything from classical styles like Ballet and Contemporary to street forms like Hip-Hop and Breaking. It includes mandatory body conditioning and career guidance, ensuring you graduate ready to face the industry head-on.
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For the Busy Professional (WDDFP): If you are juggling a job or college, our Weekend Dance Development Foundation Program is designed for you. It offers 72 hours of intensive training on weekends in Salsa, Bachata, and Jive. It is perfect for getting the technical base you need without putting your existing life on hold.
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For the Aspiring Teacher: Our Instructor Certification is the route for those who want to pass the joy of dance to others. This includes modules on pedagogy, classroom management, and the business side of running a studio.
Our Facility Standards
We train on professional sprung wooden flooring. If you have ever wondered why your knees hurt after classes elsewhere, this is the reason. Our studios are designed to protect your joints so you can dance for years, not just months. We also offer scholarships for promising students because we believe your financial situation should not stop your dance journey. Join our tribe, work hard, and let's get you on that stage.
Lourd Vijay's Dance Studio
We are a bunch of dance lovers who have been spreading the joy of movement since 1998. We don't believe in rigid, corporate training; we believe in building a dance family where you get real skills, real feedback, and a real shot at a career in the arts.
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