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

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.

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.
• 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.