2025 DDCA Coaches Conference
SAVE THE DATE! - Saturday September 6, 2025
The 2025 Coaches Conference is rescheduled for Saturday September 6, 2025. The DDCA Board will update this page as details become confirmed. Masterclass is included in Conference fee.​​​​
MASTERCLASS registration also available here
Conference attendees are already registered without additional payment or RSVP
Conference Pricing
$100 per individual
15% off for three or more coaches from same school
10% off for early bird registration and payment (deadline Aug 15)
Discounts cannot be combined
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(Developing)
Schedule will be updated regularly with confirmed teachers and classes.
Most sessions will be approximately 50-55 minutes with a brief transition time between sessions.
Masterclass will be 90 minutes.​
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7:30AM: Check in
8AM​​: Feature Session
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9AM - 12PM: Breakout Sessions (Movement or Focused Dance Team Topic)
Session 1:
Movement - CorePower Yoga with Jessica Sells
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Focused Topic - Design Class
Session 2:
Movement - Contemporary with Brent Leubbert
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Focused Topic - Scoresheet Review
Session 3:
Movement - K-pop with Caitlin Bui
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Focused Topic - Parent/Admin Communication Class Panel
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12:00: Lunch (provided for conference attendees)
1:00-2:30: Masterclass​ w/Durante Lambert (Check-in 12:30)
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2:30-5:30:
Membership Meeting - All DDCA members welcome and encouraged to attend (no fee)
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After Membership Meeting: Drill Down certification
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If you are interested in collaborating with the DDCA as an event sponsor, please contact the DDCA Board. We would love to have you share your product & business with our DDCA Membership. The DDCA also has options to become a Business Member for year-round collaboration.
DDCA MASTERCLASS
Details:
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Masterclass will be part of the DDCA Coaches Conference on September 6, 2025.
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1:00-2:30 - Canby High School Auxiliary Gym - Check in begins 12:30
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This class is included in the coaches conference fee. High School students and anyone not attending the coaches conference can attend for a fee.​​
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Masterclass with Durante Lambert
Artistic Director | Choreographer | Dancer | Educator
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Durante Lambert is a seasoned dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and educator with over 25 years of experience. With deep roots in Hip Hop dance and creative performance, Durante has dedicated his career to cultivating spaces for training, growth, and artistic expression—both locally in Portland and across the United States.
His impressive background includes being a member in the Jefferson Dancers, Northwest Afrikan American Ballet, and the 95.5 FM Jam Squad. Durante has also performed professionally with the WNBA Portland Fire Jam Squad, The Portland Trail Blazers’ Hip Hop Squad and Rip City Crew.
Over the years, Durante has fully immersed himself in choreography and creative direction, contributing his talents to stage productions, corporate events, and sports entertainment. He is the founder and director of LYFE Dance Company, a Portland-based performance company that showcases diverse talent and fosters professional growth for local dancers through live dance shows and community engagement.
Additionally, Durante is the founder and producer of FUSION PDX, a live-stage platform that celebrates a wide range of artistry—including dance, spoken word, and vocal performance—bringing together creatives to share their passions with live audiences.
As a choreographer and artistic visionary, Durante continues to develop compelling, high-energy performances for audiences around the world—rooted in community, authenticity, and the transformative power of the performing arts.
DDCA Conference - Guests & Sessions
Sesson teachers will be updated as the schedule becomes cofirmed
Hip Hop Master Class
90 minute master class for anyone who wants to attend. Included in conference fee, or $25 per dancer not attending the conference.
Durante Lambert
Caitlin Bui
Movement session - K-pop
Caitlin is a self-taught dancer in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with Portland State University's K-pop performance team, Katalyst, since 2022 and teaches K-pop at the BodyVox Dance Center. Additional choreography outreach includes BodyVox's Junior Artist Generator and PPS schools. She has been inspired by many K-pop artists and hopes to inspire others in her dance career.
Jessica Sells
Movement session
CorePower Yoga teacher and studio manager. Jessica teaches yoga and sculpt classes in the Portland area with extensive knowledge of yoga and movement for a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle.​
Bring your yoga mat if you have one!​
Brent Leubbert
Movement session - Contemporary
Brent was born in Portland and raised in the area. He graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in dance performance concentrating in Modern dance in 2012. He has spent most of his career dancing with BodyVox and is currently an Artistic Associate for the company. He is also a massage therapist at Prime Performance Portland.
Feature Session
Details coming soon
Panel
Focused Topic - Parent & Admin Communication
Join this panel discussion focusing on different ways to keep communication and boundaries with parents clear and efficient. Also discussions on how to have a productive working relationship with admin for a supportive season.
JA Panel
Focused Topic - Score Sheet Review
With a guided review of the Oregon score sheets, join this session to ask questions, get clarification , and discuss best approaches for routine success with our score sheets at competiton.​​
Coral Burgess
Drill Down Review & Certification
​Coral will be available for drill down certification and review of drill down technique.