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Joy Everywhere!
art of teaching
Unlock your potential as a teaching artist with 'Art of Teaching'—a transformative 6-day intensive designed for Hip Hop/Street/Club dancers. Elevate your expertise and learn best practices to inspire students in academic and community arts settings.
Join us to delve into core arts standards, curriculum design, and effective classroom management through hands-on learning and collaboration.
2023 recap
soul-centered
Designed to engage, ignite, and inspire students K-12 and beyond, Art of Teaching offers a revolutionary dance-centric pedagogy that has shown proven impact across over 100 LA classrooms.
Educators practice and apply content through participatory and team-building activities that build capacity in Hip Hop vocabulary and composition, dance facilitation, arts integration, and social-emotional learning.
Program Overview
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Integration of Common Core, 21st Century Skills, and Social Emotional Learning
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California Arts Standards (adopted in January 2019)
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Classroom management strategies
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Assessment strategies
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Curriculum design centered specifically around Hip Hop, Street & Club Dance
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Best practices for learning and instruction
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Community building practices and partnerships
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Mentorship and feedback
Already a teacher?
We support K-12 classroom teachers with strategies to integrate Hip Hop cultural practices and dances into core studies.
success stories
Our exceptional 6-week program has propelled our alumni to prestigious positions at leading universities, charter schools, K-12 schools, community centers, and private studios, inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Join us on an enriching journey that will elevate your teaching skills to new heights.
95%
of our graduates successfully transition to teaching in dance education settings since the beginning our program in 2014.
50%
of our graduates move on to teaching opportunities through UniverSOUL Hip Hop.
Applicant Information
Qualifications
An ideal candidate should have a strong background in the street dance community or relevant dance experience. They have previous experience or a strong interest in teaching dance education in K-12 settings. We are seeking applicants who is eager to advance their career in a dynamic new direction or enhance their impact in arts education.
Program Time & Location
Start Date: Tuesday, November 12th
All Dates: Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: Los Angeles County
Important Dates
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Application opening date: Monday, October 14th
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Early Bird deadline: Monday, October 28th
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Extended application deadline: Monday, November 4th
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Notification of acceptance begins Friday, November 1st
Cost
Early Bird
$258
Returning Student (non-early bird)
$265
New Student
$299.98
Scholarship Opportunity
We offer scholarships for those who need financial support. Please email us to inquire.
Contact Information
For questions or assistance, please contact: info@universoulhiphop.com