Finding Your Voice: The Mission Behind Stygian Certification

At the heart of Stygian Certification is a simple belief: growth in dance shouldn’t require erasing yourself to copy or become someone else. Technique matters. Structure matters. But so does individuality, authenticity, and the freedom to move in a way that feels true to you.

This certification was created for dancers who want direction without restriction; who want a clear path forward that still leaves room for exploration, a unique spin, and evolution. Instead of chasing trends or mimicking a single aesthetic, Stygian Certification invites you to develop strong fusion dance skills while uncovering what makes your movement unmistakably yours.

What makes this program different is how growth is supported. You’re not left alone with a pile of videos and a vague checklist, and you’re not pushed through a rigid timeline either. The structure is intentional and flexible: self-paced lessons are paired with clear checkpoints, so you can focus your efforts and creativity. From there, you get real, customized feedback to improve on your strengths, adjust the areas that need work, and develop more into the dancer you want to be. Each assignment is given thoughtful, personalized guidance to help you know when things click, and when things could use tweaking.

Stygian Certification also recognizes and respects real life. Busy schedules, limited access to local teachers, changing energy levels... These very common and very real issues aren't complete roadblocks anymore. You choose when and how you engage with the material, set your own practice to fit your schedule, work through the whole certification on your own terms, and even submit videos or meet live with Daewen if you prefer. You're supported through the whole process in ways that fit your unique life and unique self!

Most importantly, this certification isn’t about producing dancers who look the same. Stygian dancers come from all over the world, carrying different influences, backgrounds, and tastes. The common thread isn’t a style, rather it’s a clear confidence in their abilities and who they are. Built through clarity, care, and of course hard work, that confidence brings out each dancer's voice in a powerful, meaningful, and inspiring way.

The mission of Stygian Certification is not to shape you into something predefined, but to give you the tools, feedback, and space to grow into yourself. With guidance when you need it, structure when it helps, and freedom where it matters most, this certification is designed to support not just how you dance, but who you are becoming through it.

If you're called to deepen your fusion dance skills without sacrificing your individuality, this is your invitation to become the dancer you want to be. Whether you want to build a stronger foundation, expand your creative voice, or evolve into a confident, professional dancer, there’s a path here for you.

Learn more about the certification levels, explore what’s included, and choose the next step that fits your goals. When you’re ready, you can register and begin your journey on your own timeline with guidance, real feedback, and support every step of the way.

Explore Stygian Certification and register today to begin growing into your dance, your way!