Regional Teacher Workshop
Join us at Mill Kat Healing Arts on July 26th for our Regional Teacher Workshop!
Designed for swing dance teachers who want to deepen their impact, sharpen their skills, and learn from truly world-class educators. Our instructors are internationally respected mentors who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Whether you’re looking to refresh your approach, tackle common classroom challenges, or reignite your passion for teaching, this workshop is for you.
And if you're curious about becoming a teacher, this is an excellent place to start. You’ll get to witness rich discussions, proven strategies, and inspiring instruction up close.
Teachers:
Schedule:
12:30 - 2:45 pm: Session 1: Lunch & Learn Panel (BYOL)
3:00 - 5:15 pm: Session 2: Teaching in Action
5:15 - 5:45pm: Post-Workshop Community Meeting for HSDS Teachers
8:00 - 11:00 pm: Live Band Dance ft Scruffy City Syncopators (included in workshop registration)
*At-the-door price will be $65. Register online by July 25th to save.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
12:30 - 2:45 pm: Session 1: Lunch & Learn Panel (BYOL)
Bring a lunch and a notebook, and during the first session, we’ll break down dance class structure. We’ll include actionable strategies for class planning, concept generation, and curriculum development. We’ll then dive into the specifics of running classes, including strategies for organization, dance mechanics troubleshooting, and avoiding rabbit holes. This discussion will be for all levels, as we’ll cover basics and teaching 101 concepts, but also spend time focusing on intangibles and specific peculiarities we’ve run into over the years.
3:00 - 5:15 pm: Session 2: Teaching in Action
After a quick break, we’ll come back to stretch your teaching muscles! We’ll run through several exercises to practice class planning and execution. We’ll cover skills like language selection, movement demonstration, individual and group troubleshooting, and avoiding common pitfalls in the classroom. This exercise set will still be all-levels, and whether you’re brand new to teaching dance or have been doing it for a while, these exercises are designed to level up your teaching game!
5:15 - 5:45pm: Post-Workshop Community Meeting for HSDS Teachers
For anyone who teaches or would like to teach HSDS drop-in or progressive lessons. We'll use this time to share HSDS-specific expectations and syllabus (feedback welcome); discuss teacher scheduling; and gather information about teaching preferences.