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AXIS Teacher Training

AXIS Dance Company Teacher Training in Physically Integrated Dance

Fundamentals of Inclusive Teaching
and Working with Diverse Students

Thursday, November 14, 2019
10am-4pm: Teacher Training Day 1

Friday, November 15, 2019
9:30-11:15am: Workshop with AXIS dance (included in registration)
12-4pm: Teacher Training Day 2

Location:
Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Pricing:
Sponsored artist (covered by institution): $100 for two-day workshop 
Individual artist: $50 for two-day workshop

Workshop Description:
With the goal of introducing inclusive dance practices and sensitivity, AXIS Dance Company offers this exciting, movement-based workshop geared toward teachers and faculty working with diverse populations. The session includes both learning and experiencing participatory exercises, tasks and activities for use in classrooms as well as discussion about disability, language, barriers to learning and accessibility. Our teacher training is designed for teachers of dance and experienced artists interested in developing their teaching skills in leading integrated dance in an inclusive and supportive environment. AXIS Dance Company teaches inclusively, ensuring workshops are accessible to all.

Sample Schedule:
THURSDAY
9:30am Check in and warm-up in studio
10am-12:30pm Movement Exploration
12:30am-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30-3:45pm Teacher Training Tasks and Discussion (15 min break when needed)
3:45-4pm Wrap-up / Cool Down

FRIDAY
9am Check-in and warm-up in studio
9:30-11:15am Workshop with AXIS Dance Company
12:00- 3:45pm Teacher Training Tasks and Discussion (15 min break when needed
3:45-4pm Wrap-up / Cool Down

For questions or to register for the workshop, email sarahg@danceplace.org.
Payment can be made by check made out to Dance Place, or via credit card.