The School of Dance will host it's 2nd annual Best Practices: We Support Learning Professional Development for Dance Teachers | From July 6-10 (11 a.m.- 5 p.m.) this Summer online!

Join us for a week-long opportunity to immerse yourselves amongst professional practitioners, share best practices, and further teaching artistry. Don't miss an opportunity to contribute to the conversation of dance education as a tool in transforming learning into meaningful acquisitions of knowledge, from the comfort of your homes! Participating seasoned or new educators, community dance practitioners, Dance Education undergraduates/graduates, dance studio owners, and K-12 teachers, will have an opportunity to: 

·      Observe virtual classes taught by Ballet Hispánico faculty in a myriad of dance genres.

·      Develop class structures and lesson plans for all age groups and levels.

·      Interact with culturally responsive pedagogy, and benchmarks for early-childhood, elementary, middle, and high school curriculums.

·      Learn how to engage diverse learners.

·      Use music to enhance teaching with an accompanist and/or a recorded music playlist.

·      Understand classroom management in studios, classrooms, and community settings.

·      Network with educators in the field.

·      Delve into best practices for online and hybrid instruction.