THE FLY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Focus your dance training or teaching. Inspire and recharge your dance mojo. Learn to build a lively, supportive dance community where you live. Gain the support of a global network of fellow dancers and teachers. Make dance super freakin' fun.

PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION

Become a certified practitioner in up to four phases. Each phase dives deeper into the following categories:

  • Dance fundamentals
  • Movement vocabulary
  • Musicality concepts
  • Formation theory
  • Mindset and philosophy
  • Anatomy for Dancers
  • Performance tactics
  • Background and history

Practitioner certification is necessary to obtain the optional teacher certification and to continue on to the next phase of the training.

See our list of Certified Practitioners

ADD-ON: TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Optionally become a certified teacher in up to four phases. Each phase dives deeper into the following categories:

  • Classroom tactics
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching theory
  • Business and marketing
  • Building community

Practitioner certification is necessary to obtain the optional teacher certification and to continue on to the next phase of the training.

See our list of Certified Teachers

I.

FOUNDATION

Immerse yourself in dance and build a solid foundation for Fly. An intro to Fly concepts, vocabulary, anatomy, and more. The perfect place to take your interest with Fly further.

II.

METAMORPHOSIS

So you've been acquainted with Fly Fusion. Let's go deeper and learn second tier of vocabulary, and expand on concepts. Larger emphasis on performance and group work.

III.

EXPANSION

Complete the known Pyramid vocabulary and get even nerdier about anatomy. As our combinations become more complex, the dance expands.

IV.

PILLARS

Add a whole new dimension to your Fly. Pillars are challenging and beautiful, complex and exciting. The final phase on your way to becoming a ProFLYssor.

And for the ambitious: Become a ProFLYssor

Get certified in all four phases and pass the official ProFLYssor test!

don't just take it from us! anonymous post-training surveys say:

"This is the best intensive I have ever attended."

"I have never felt so supported in dance anywhere like I did this past week and I know part of that was I was lucky enough to attend with such a unicorn (special/stars aligned) group. With that support it made me more confident as a dancer and teacher (the imposter syndrome is so real for me). I felt prepared when I left that I was given all the tools i needed to teach your style of dance confidently and also can apply much of that to my other classes as well. I came home happy and inspired."

"I was just so pleasantly surprised at how much I learned. I knew I would learn all about Fly Fusion, but I didn't realize how much I would learn about general dance and especially about teaching dance. You are amazing! This intensive was exactly what I needed!"

"The training is clear, comprehensive, engaging, and most of all FUN! I love this deep dive into all aspects of Fly Fusion and this is exactly what I need to start teaching. I can’t wait to start making more Flyers in my local community!"

frequently asked questions

If you're new to Fly but have previous dance experience, we recommend about two years of general dance training. If Fly is your only dance experience, we recommend at least 6 months experience. We highly recommend using our online studio to learn the basics so you can go deeper when you're at the training.

The trainings are held in Mankato, Minnesota where Fly Fusion is based. We are a 75 minute shuttle ride from Minneapolis—Saint Paul International Airport.

We want your certification to hold meaning, so we don't just hand them out based on participation. That being said, we don't see testing as a pass/fail situation. We are passionate about making sure you have the training and resources you need to succeed. Dancers will prove they know the material from the training through a test that happens at the training along with some post-training assignments. For teachers, they have some written homework to complete and then they have to teach Fly Fusion where they live after the training.

You are welcome to attend our Phase I training and not certify. However, if you'd like to attend the next phase, you will need to be Phase I Practitioner Certified.