YPAD is dedicated to building empowered dance communities and keeping kids healthy and safe in all dance environments. YPAD Certified studios, dance professionals and affiliated dance industry specialists commit to the highest standards in areas such as movement, costuming, music and concept choices, physical environment safety standards, nutrition, social media literacy and conduct employee/contract background checks, among other things.YPAD Certification is backed by doctors, specialists, facts and evidence based research. YPAD’s focus is on providing dance studios, conventions, competitions, instructors, dance professionals, parents, community members and dancers with the support, education, tools and resources they need to make healthy choices in the dance environment and the world.
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