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IN-PERSON
Creating Choreography for Children the NDI Way

This training will guide dance teachers through the unique process of crafting age-appropriate, creative, and engaging choreography using the NDI Method. Whether you’re a seasoned arts educator or looking to sharpen your choreographic skills, this course offers an in-depth exploration into the artistry of choreography for children. 

Program Highlights:

  • The NDI Method: Gain a deep understanding of the principles that make our approach to dance education unique and effective.

  • Choreography Exploration: Deepen your understanding of how to effectively choreograph for children, exploring creative and age-appropriate approaches that captivate young minds.

  • Artistic Discovery: Experience artistic and theatrical ways of exploring themes, allowing you to infuse creativity and storytelling into your classes, and enrich the student experience.

  • Musical Proficiency: Learn how to communicate with musicians more clearly. Strengthen your musical knowledge to make more informed choreographic decisions and music choices. 

  • Community Building: Engage with a cohort of experienced dance educators from across the country, fostering collaboration and a network of support.

Application Process:

Complete the Creating Choreography for Children Training application.

Note: This training is offered every other year.  If you’d like a customized training in choreographing for young dancers, please reach out to ndicollaborative@nationaldance.org

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring dance instructors

  • Dancers looking to enhance their choreography skills

  • Current arts educators seeking to improve the choreography for student performances 

  • ANDI leadership & Teaching Artists

  • Teaching Artists interested in starting their own NDI-inspired program

  • Those who have taken NDI’s Level One Intensive Training and want to deepen their practice in the NDI Method

Tiered Pricing and Scholarships:

  • The program features tiered pricing, with fees ranging from $350 to $550.

  • Scholarships are available based on need, ensuring accessibility for all qualified applicants.

  • Once accepted into the training, all participants will have the option to apply for a scholarship. 

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