Monica Stephenson examines decentering the teacher's authority to create space for student agency whle maintaining the rigor of classical ballet training. The discussion includes various texts, such as "Dear Ballet Teachers: Let's Talk About Race" from the book, Antiracism in Ballet Teaching, ABT Guidelines for Dancer Health, also known as "The Healthy Dancer", and education theory such as Mosston's Spectrum of 11 Teaching Styles. Attendees will leave with tangible tools for fostering inclusivity and rethinking traditional teaching models to support all dancers in reaching their fullest potential.