Teacher Training

Learn:

The Dance Lab's unique Methodology
The benefits of Creative Dance for kids
To design fresh, fun lesson plans
Tools for peaceful transitions
Classroom management skills
Innovative Creative Dance games

Discover:

How to incorporate props, music, stories and art with dance
Collaborative brainstorming techniques
The richness of Laban Movement Analysis
New ideas for connecting Creative Dance and Literacy
Strategies for creating your very own Creative Dance program

Receive:

The Dance Lab Creative Dance Teacher Training manual
In-person, hands on, interactive training hours
Resources for props, music, art and literacy materials
Recommended reading for continued learning
Networking connections with other Creative educators

~ Ideal for ~

Dance educators,

Creative arts therapists,

Classroom teachers,

Children's librarians,

Camp counselors,

College students,

Preschool teachers,

Behavioral therapists,

Music teachers,

Reading specialists,

Physical education teachers

About your Trainer:

Candace A. Carriger, a master teacher in the field of creative dance, is delighted to share her extensive knowledge and experience that she has gained over the years working with thousands of kids from all backgrounds and many varied environments. Candace trained with Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey and holds an MA in Dance Education from Columbia University. She continues to successfully develop and grow The Dance Lab methodology within her studio home space in South Jersey. Candace is excited to offer The Dance Lab Teacher Trainings to give new and seasoned teachers the opportunity to expand her work globally, which in turn, allows for more young creative movers the wonderful experiences this richly-developed methodology provides.

School In-Service Options:

A unique In-service experience for teachers!

Each In-service option is a 4-hour training at your school for up to 12 teachers per session.

Pick a date, choose from a morning or afternoon session, select a special topic and then get ready for a fun, original learning experience!

In-service special topics:

~ Creative Dance with LMA ~

~ Peaceful Classroom Strategies ~

~ Connecting dance and literacy ~

Contact Candace for special

In-service school pricing

Host a Teacher Training

~ Gather 4 or more friends interested in a small group training

~ Pick a date/time that works best to achieve 4 hours of training

~ Choose a location that allows us to move safely and freely

~ Select a special topic to benefit the needs of the participants

The Dance Lab provides all the materials to successfully achieve your goals for sharing Creative Dance with Kids!

Investment: $220 per person

Contact Candace to schedule a teacher training today