Language of Dance® Foundations Online Part 1 and 2
Full Course Community Kickoff Event: June 17
Asynchronous Work June 19 through July 8
Synchronous Sessions: June 24-25, 29-30, and July 7-8, 2023
Lead Instructors: Shana Habel, Kodee Van Nort, and Maria Royals
Full Course Community Kickoff Event: June 17Mentor Instructors: Susan Gingrasso, Beth Megill, Michael Richter
Asynchronous Work June 19 through July 20
Synchronous Sessions: July 11, 13, 15-16, and 19-20, 2023
Lead Instructor: Corazón Tierra and Cassie Rossi
Part 1 and Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $1177
Part 1 and Part 2 (International participant): $1236
Part 1 or Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $667
Part 1 or Part 2 (International participant): $723
Part 1 and Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $780
Part 1 and Part 2 (International participant): $830
Part 1 or Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $500
Part 1 or Part 2 (International participant): $550
Part 1 and Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $624
Part 1 and Part 2 (International participant): $674
Part 1 or Part 2 (USA domestic participant): $400
Part 1 or Part 2 (International participant): $450
All above registration INCLUDES 2 required texts for the courses: Motif Notation: An Introduction and MOTIF AT A GLANCE!
Register Today (Registration deadline May 15th for International Participants and May 30th for Domestic Participants) Please fill out our registration application and select payment option below:
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Cancellation fee for Summer Sessions, prior to May 30th: $75
Cancellation fee for Summer Sessions, after May 30th: $95
BIPOC Student Partial-Scholarships (please submit application and materials by May 1, 2023): Please fill out the LODC Student Scholarship application here.
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