A colleague had just asked me for a resource for new technique teachers, and I prepared this envisioning exercise as dancers begin to prepare to take on technique classes.

These simple questions can hone in on details that you too want to include in your technique classes.

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Envisioning Exercise: Preparing to Teach Technique Classes for Teens and Adults

By Jill Randall

April 9, 2015

 

List who you have taken technique classes with

In high school:

 

In college:

 

In the community/at studios:

 

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Who is a memorable technique teacher, and why?

 

 

Whose class was your favorite, and why? Be as specific as possible.

 

 

Which class was most challenging? Describe.

 

 

Which class was most frustrating, and why?

 

 

From all of the details you just described, list 3 ideas you want to take with you as you begin to teach (ex. create a great playlist for class, make sure to include a jumping phrase at some point in class….)

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3.

 

Download Envisioning exercise for teaching technique

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