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Two days of learning, connection, and fresh inspiration for our Area 4 studios. Browse the weekend’s itinerary below.

October 3–4, 2026Sheraton · Rosemont, Illinois

YOUR WEEKEND, PLANNED

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Saturday October 3rd

11:00 – 12:00All StaffFranchisee
Dancer’s Healthy Lifestyle Series Grand BallroomBryan StewartFranchisee Only Meeting Rosemont II
12:00 – 12:30Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer
12:30 – 12:50Grand Ballroom
Opening RemarksGary Edwards, Arthur Murray International CEO
12:50 – 1:35Area 4 Team BuildingChia Ling Chang
1:35 – 1:40Transition to Breakout Sessions
1:40 – 2:00Under Bronze CertifiedChicago RoomFull Bronze Certified & AboveGrand BallroomFranchisee OnlyRosemont II
Argentine TangoAnna BorshchJust Pivot(s)Urs GeisenhainerBack Dept. Cash Flow SystemsTansy Degen
2:00 – 2:20New InstructorsChicago RoomAssoc. BronzeRosemont IABC’s of Opening a StudioTim Haller
Party Lessons… Let’s Sweat!Mike DeSanteThe Art of BasicsYura Savidi
2:20 – 2:40Under Bronze CertifiedGrand BallroomFull Bronze Certified & AboveChicago RoomFranchisee/ExecutiveRosemont II
Yin & YangUrs GeisenhainerArgentine TangoAnna BorshchBuilding Teaching CultureHunter Lisle
2:40 – 3:00Full Bronze Certified & AboveRosemont ISilver & AboveChicago RoomThe Nuts & Bolts of Guest PartyJames Dutton
The Art of ChoreographyEmily KitamuraDance SessionLeslie Spearin
3:00 – 3:30Lunch Break
Front DepartmentGrand BallroomBack DepartmentRosemont IFranchisee OnlyRosemont II
3:30 – 3:50Fun, Quick & Easy — Teamwork Layers from the StartAmy NovotnyMaximize Your Lesson CountOrion GullettHow to Promote NEW Creative AM EventsTansy Degen
3:50 – 4:10Building Frequency with New StudentsEmily KitamuraHow to Use Traveling Consultants to Boost Your LessonsQuinton MacAdamNew Studio Opening Q&ABrookfield, Fishers, Toledo, Stouffville, Newport
4:10 – 4:30How to Dress for SuccessAmanda GullettOvercoming ObjectionsDamian SandersonFranchisee/ExecutiveRosemont II
Building an AM Career Mindset in Your TeamJill DeMarlo
4:30 – 5:00All StaffGrand BallroomFranchisee OnlyRosemont II
How to Set a Healthy Mindset for StudentsTroy BaetonSocial Hour with Gary Edwards
5:00 – 5:40Grand Ballroom
The Pursuit of PurityUrs Geisenhainer
5:40 – 7:00Break
7:00 – 7:30Cocktail Reception
7:30 onwardAwards Banquet, Dance Competition, Party

All times local to Rosemont.