6-Week Online Programme
Layers of Learning: Dance Pedagogy for Dance Teachers is a six-week professional development programme for dance teachers who wish to deepen their pedagogical practice beyond teaching movement vocabulary or choreography.
The programme explores dance pedagogy as a layered and relational practice—one that considers not only technique, but also creativity, embodiment, learning processes, inclusion, ethics, and the unique needs of diverse learners. Participants examine how teaching methods shape learning experiences while developing approaches that are responsive, reflective, and artistically engaging.
Rather than offering a fixed teaching method, the programme encourages participants to build their own pedagogical voice by integrating movement exploration, improvisation, somatic awareness, and critical reflection into their teaching.
What the programme includes
- Contemporary perspectives on dance pedagogy
- Creative teaching methodologies
- Somatic approaches to dance education
- Improvisation as a pedagogical tool
- Lesson design and facilitation strategies
- Reflective discussions on teaching practice
Participants will develop
- Greater confidence in designing meaningful dance classes
- Practical strategies for teaching diverse age groups and abilities
- Skills in facilitating creative, student-centred learning
- A deeper understanding of embodiment in dance education
- A reflective and adaptable pedagogical approach
Who is it for?
Dance teachers from all styles & genres, dance artists, community dance practitioners, movement educators, and dance students preparing for teaching careers.
The programme welcomes teachers from all dance traditions and movement practices, including contemporary dance, ballet, creative dance, folk dance, social dance, and interdisciplinary movement practices.