Elevate your skills in choreographing for young dancers by participating in our specialized training program, “Creating Choreography for Children.” This training will guide you through the unique process of crafting age-appropriate, creative, and engaging choreography using the NDI Method. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or looking to sharpen your choreographic skills, this course offers an in-depth exploration into the artistry of choreography for children.

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Program Highlights:

  • NDI’s Methodology: Immerse yourself in NDI’s renowned pedagogy, gaining 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, enriching the student experience.

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

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

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Elevate your dance instruction and join us for an enriching journey of growth and artistry.

Enroll in the Level Two Intensive Training today by submitting your application and continue your path as a skilled and influential dance teacher.

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Program Details:

Date: July 14th – July 16th, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm ET

Location: National Dance Institute

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Application Process:

To participate in the Creating Choreography for Children Training, interested individuals must complete an application. The application deadline is July 7, 2025.

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Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring dance instructors
  • Dance enthusiasts looking to enhance their teaching skills
  • Current educators seeking to expand their dance curriculum
  • Anyone passionate about sharing the joy of dance with others

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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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Why Tiered Pricing?

We believe that professional development for arts educators should be available and accessible to all. Towards that core belief, the NDI Collaborative is using tiered pricing. This is an intentional effort to offer equitable pricing to individuals and organizations, so everyone can have access to our trainings.

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Is This a Certification Program?

The NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning is not a certification program. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from National Dance Institute, recognizing their participation in the training. Participation in our training program does not qualify you as an NDI teacher, nor does it allow you to train others in the NDI Method.

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For More Information:

Please contact Sofia Baeta, Program Coordinator, NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning, at sbaeta@nationaldance.org.