Innovative Approaches to Jazz Pedagogy: Learn how to develop engaging, structured lesson plans that balance tradition with contemporary influences.

Explore the fundamental exercises of the Simonson Technique - deepen your understanding of the anatomical and alignment principles that support each movement.

Musicality and Rhythmic Sensitivity: Enhance your ability to teach phrasing, syncopation, “apart playing” and “get down”  to students of all skill levels.

Choreographic Tools for the Classroom: Explore new ways to inspire creativity and adaptability in student choreography.

Key areas of study will include improvisation, shedding or solo study, and ensemble practice.

Understand how a dance student learns: more right or left brain dominant. Teach an exercise in a way that reaches all students im-mediately, no matter which brain dominance a student employs.

Screening of ‘Uprooted - The Journey of Jazz Dance’ and discussion panel

Community and Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow dance educators, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships.