Language of Dance® Foundations Online
Part 1 and 2
Synchronous Meetings July 10-11, 14, and 17-18, 2021
Synchronous Meetings July 24-25, 29, and July 31-August 1, 2021
Each section of Foundations has approximately 50 course hours. Participants can expect to have 25 hours of direct instruction/synchronous work and 25 hours of asynchronous instruction, homework, mentoring, and final project preparation/group work.
Part 1 and Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $1440 (10% discount for both courses)
Part 1 and Part 2 (International participant): $1487 (10% discount for both courses)
Part 1 or Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $800
Part 1 or Part 2 (International participant): $826
All registration INCLUDES 2 required texts for the courses: Motif Notation: An Introduction and MOTIF AT A GLANCE!
Cancellation fee, prior to June 6th: $75
Cancellation fee, after June 6th: $95
BIPOC Scholarships available. Please fill out this application by April 15, 2021.
Actively experience, explore, and apply the Language of Dance® Approach to dance and movement to promote: dance literacy; support integration of multiple learning modalities; uncover pedagogical frameworks that support deep learning in dance. Developed by Dr. Ann Hutchinson Guest, this approach immerses you in the world of dance, as revealed by the LOD Movement Alphabet, one of the key dance-based symbolic languages.
Through LOD, deepen your movement embodiment, artistic perception, and expression, and aesthetic valuing and joy in dancing. Each of these professional development courses for dance/arts educators, dance artists, movement specialists, and classroom teachers (K-12, private studio, higher education) introduces the Movement Alphabet, as applied to educational, creative or community settings, or as a tool to facilitate understanding with clients.
Experience the LOD framework through learner-centered pedagogy;
Make meaningful and embodied connections to the Movement Alphabet
Use Motif Notation to read and write dance concepts and dances that reveal dance literacy as an integral part of dance teaching and learning in diverse contexts;
Enhance the integration of kinesthetic, cognitive, and socio-emotional learning in dance education and academic curriculum;
Use LOD in the teaching and learning process to accelerate observation, description, interpretation, analysis, creation, performance, evaluation, and embodiment of skills, knowledge, and understanding;
Refine your performance abilities and artistry through reflection, creative process, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.
Apply pedagogical knowledge using the LOD Framework to current instructional or artistic practice
Explore the universal elements of the Movement Alphabet concepts below and integrate movement Motif symbols into dance experiences to connect physical, cognitive and socio-emotional learning. Those who successfully complete all course requirements will receive the Language of Dance® Foundations – Part 1 Certificate.
The Actions (Verbs)
Flex, Extend, and Rotate
Travel, Direction & Level
Arrive at a Still Shape
The Qualifiers (Adverbs)
Movement size: Small, large
Dynamics: Accents, Force, Flow
The Subjects or Objects (Nouns)
Floor Plans
Areas of the Performance Space/Stage
Explore the universal elements of the Movement Alphabet concepts below and integrate movement Motif symbols into dance experiences to connect physical, cognitive and socio-emotional learning. Those who successfully complete all course requirements will receive the Language of Dance® Foundations – Part 2 Certificate.
The Actions (Verbs)
Action, Springing, Stillness, and Shape
Relating, Motion and Destination, and Part Leading
Balance and Falling
Change of Support
The Qualifiers (Adverbs)
Accents
The Subjects or Objects (Nouns)
- Parts of the Body