Teacher Training Options
Provide teachers with the tools to successfully create developmentally appropriate hip hop classes for children, and facilitate a progressive, structured learning environment that is consistent across the board with all teachers. Hip Hop Made Easy Teaching Guide, Hip Hop In a Box and 1-2-3 Dance provide “what to teach” and “how to teach it” for both new and experienced teachers. Class structure is separated into pods, or sections, to keep the class moving. Inspire, Create, Educate are the guiding principles as we make our way through the program, pod by pod. Music Editing – 1 hour – Using Magix Music Maker software, your teachers will learn how to create family-friendly, age appropriate mixes of popular songs (editing software not included, but can be purchased online at www.magix.com.) Whether it’s an hour-long mini session on creating age appropriate hip hop choreography, or a 3-hour workshop dedicated to topics like teaching rhythm, dance games, or creating progressive and structured hip hop classes for kids, the choice is all yours! State dance associations, such as Dance Masters of America, Dance Education Association and the National Dance Education Organization School Districts College Dance Programs State AAHPERD conferences The following topics provide “what to teach” and “how to teach it” for both new and experienced teachers. Class structure is separated into pods, or sections, to keep the class moving. Choose from the following topics to custom design your Group Teacher Training session. Topics may be combined into 1 session, or separated into several shorter sessions.Train your staff in the comfort of your own studio!
CLASS GOALS
THE ESSENTIALS – 6 hours
ADD-ON OPTIONS – Enhance your teacher training
Hip Hop Steps Breakdown – 1.5 hours – Coverage of all 150 dance steps in Hip Hop In a Box and 1-2-3 Dance, including teaching hints, modifications and transitions.
Custom made to fit the needs of your attendees!
Group Teacher Trainings are great for the following types of organizations:
Rhythm Lessons, Music Theory – Teaching rhythm is so important, but often overlooked because teachers don’t know how to translate “feeling” the beat into a tangible lesson. We’ll learn music heory and how to recognize the different musical patterns. Most importantly, we’ll learn a “common sense” way to teach student how to find the “1” count of an 8-count. We’ll also go through many progressive activities that will aid in teaching rhythm and get the body moving with the beat of the music.
Dance Games – Turn monotonous technique into fun and games! We’ll learn lots of different ways to spice up your class to build technical skills, practice rhythm, & work on body dynamics.
An intro into the world of kids’ Hip Hop education!
These hour-long mini sessions will give you a glimpse into the inspiring and accessible nature of the Hip Hop Made Easy philosophy! Teaching hip hop to young kids has never been so EASY! So whether you’re a childrens’ ballet teacher, or a pro hip hop choreographer, you will leave with the confidence that YOU can teach hip hop to 3-7 year olds!
Choose from the following topics: