Deepen your knowledge: Elevate Your Teaching
Jazz Dance Workshop for Educators
JuLY 16TH - 19TH 2026
AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO (UNCG)
Join us for an exhilarating Jazz Dance Workshop designed specifically for dance educators eager to refine their teaching methodologies, expand their movement vocabulary, and deepen their understanding of jazz dance pedagogy. This dynamic program offers a comprehensive exploration of musicality, movement quality, and progressive lesson planning, equipping instructors with fresh ideas and practical tools to enhance their classes.
Led by renowned industry professionals and members of the Uprooted Educational Team, this workshop will provide hands-on training in jazz and African dance techniques, DUNHAM technique, LINDY HOP, JACK COLE TECHNIQUE & REP, improvisation, shedding, solo study, and ensemble practice.ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to engage students at various levels
Innovative Approaches to Jazz Pedagogy: Learn how to develop engaging, structured lesson plans that balance tradition with contemporary influences.
Explore the fundamental exercises of the Dunham Technique - deepen your understanding of the technique, history and principles that support each movement with Candice Michelle Franklin.
Musicality and Rhythmic Sensitivity: Enhance your ability to teach phrasing, syncopation, “apart playing” and “get down” to students of all skill levels.
Choreographic Tools for the Classroom: Explore new ways to inspire creativity and adaptability in student choreography.
Key areas of study will include Lindy hop, improvisation, shedding or solo study, and ensemble practice.
Dig into the roots in Africa: with UNCG and UPROOTED master educator, Robin Gee and her musicians, learning about the jazz roots in Africa and music.
Jack Cole Technique & Rep: dive into the Cole technique with Camden Loeser
Dance educators wishing to earn CEU's will receive a certificate of completion equal to 30 contact hours for their participation in the workshop.
Community and Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow dance educators, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to evolve as an educator, expand your artistic toolkit, and transform the way you teach jazz dance!
