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Stanford Live: Teacher Trainings Modules I & II

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March 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am 3:00 pm PST

An image of AXIS Dancers Alaja Badalich and Julie Hasushi teaching dance to a group of disabled and non-disabled adult Summer Intensive participants. Alaja places one hand on their head, while Julie lifts one arm up and smiles. Text reads information described on event page.
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Join AXIS for a two-day immersive experience into our renowned Teacher Training program. This opportunity offers for an in-depth exploration of methods for teaching dance to disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse people. We’ll sample some of the AXIS curriculum through discussion and movement exercises, and then model an accessible dance classroom. This workshop is ideal for dance/movement educators and also provides valuable training for generalist teachers. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Module 1 (Saturday) includes a discussion about the ADA, models of disability, and introduces the use of inclusive language and practices. The session includes learning and experiencing participatory exercises and activities for use in the classroom and dance studio. Educators will learn about how to structure an accessible class, which can be practiced in Module 2.

Module 2 (Sunday) begins with an inclusive dance class taught by AXIS. Participants will have the opportunity to work in groups to adapt some of their favorite exercises and/or design an inclusive class, exploring new approaches to teaching movement, while receiving support and feedback from AXIS and fellow teaching artists.

Please note, completion of Module 1 is required to attend Module 2.

Class is provided at no cost to participants.

Stanford Live: Teacher Trainings Modules I & II

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