Workshops combine hands-on activities, discussion, and the latest research in dance education, giving you fresh ideas and approaches to bring back to your students. You’ll also have opportunities to network and share experiences with fellow teachers, building a supportive community of professionals committed to improving their craft. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher looking for new inspiration or a newer educator seeking guidance, this series offers valuable insights and skills to enhance your teaching practice.
Schedule
Structured Improvisation Iren Kamyshev w/ Live Drums by Yotam Ben-O
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio
412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC
Theme: Community Building & Developing Authentic Movement
Discover the power of movement and rhythm in this workshop blending structured improvisation with live percussion. Designed to help participants connect with their unique body flow, this class combines improvisational tasks and structured exercises to build comfort, expand dance vocabulary, and respond instinctively to music. Participants will explore creativity, develop communication skills, and engage through safe touch, sound, and shared energy. The tools learned can be adapted to any dance practice.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio
412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC
412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC
Eastern Folk Dance Workshop with Vera Paganin & Haley Edgar
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio
412 Broadway 2nd Floor, NYC
Explore three distinct cultures and their means of expression through dance by analyzing traditional folk dance styles and corresponding spirit, namely those of the Ukrainian, Romani, and Russian peoples. This goal is not limited to just learning choreography, but learning the nuance of partnering within each respective style. Participants will gain skills that can be applied to other folk dances and recognize patterns consistent throughout all folk dances worldwide.
