The Dance Technique Institute will focus on authentic approaches to teaching jazz dance. With jazz an an integral part of K-12 dance education curricula across the state, the relevance, and timeliness of this topic will support a professional development opportunity that reflects current, best practices in the field, the latest research, and innovative methods for dance education. Instructors will model many of the approaches within the classes so participants can see the effective strategies and how they may implement these in their own classroom. Specific attention will be paid to strategies that highlight the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts particularly on the Artistic Processes. Participants will explore movement from their own background as well as other through community engagement activities and what it is like to develop dance specific to a community.

Credit: up to 50 professional development recertification hours

Dates:

• June 16-20, 2025; Institute Intensive (In-person; room and board included)

Who should attend:

• Dance teachers
• Elementary, Middle, High

For more information, reference SCDE Arts Teacher Institutes 2025 PDF.