2011 TEACHER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION  

 

The "How-What-When-Why" of Teaching

In its 69th year, the DEA Teacher Training & Certification Program is a dynamic multi-dimensional program of study enhancing the knowledge and teaching techniques of all dance professionals. Based on the "How-What-When-Why" of teaching, the program delivers instruction on the five major dance subjects at varying levels of achievement. The University of Nevada at Las Vegas sanctions DEA's program and offers college credit applicable toward a teaching degree.

Participation in the program is open to DEA Members, Non-Members & Assistant Teachers 18 years of age or older. Instructionally designed for the young teacher establishing their teaching experience, the program also extends its reach to the established teacher wishing to "Renew, Revitalize & Advance" his/her teaching methods in the areas of Classical Ballet, Tap Dance, Classical/Contemporary Jazz Dance, Modern Dance and Theatrical Acrobatics.

  Level I : The history, theory and curriculum for the first and second year student

  Level II: Curriculum for the third and fourth year student

  Level III: Curriculum for the fifth and sixth year student in dance and related subjects intended to provide an up-to-date working syllabus

Related subjects are designed to coordinate with the technical aspects of teaching. Candidates new to the program must attend Level 1 and progress to Level 2 through written examinations. Level 3 concludes with written & practical application of the techniques. In addition, class attendance is mandatory to suffice the instructional requirements.

Upon conclusion of Level 3, the candidate is awarded certification in each of th 5 major dance subjects based on examination scores, practical application of the techniques and class attendance. An individual score of 75% in each of the 5 dance subjects is required for certification at each level. To successfully pass the 3 Level Certificate Program, the candidate must complete Levels 1-3.

The faculty of the Teacher Training & Certification program is drawn from recognized Master Teachers; each of whom has had an extensive performing career as well as teaching credits. They include Raymond Lukens (Ballet Master/Teacher for Boston , Cincinnati and ABT Ballet companies. He is currently teaching for The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre and Director of the new Pedagogy program at New York University), Louis Kavouras (Chair, Dance Department UNLV; former soloist and teacher with the Erick Hawkins Dance Company), Charles Kelley (Master Teacher on Broadway - Tap, Jazz, Theatrical Acrobatics for over 45 years, author and former professional dancer), David Scala (Master Teacher/Choreographer for Radio City Music Hall, Broadway dancer), Mark Santoro (Master Teacher/Choreographer and former Broadway performer), Dolly Kelepecz (former Ballet dancer - Los Angeles, Houston, Zurich Ballet Companies, Pilates certification teacher and now teaching at UNLV), Adam Holms (former dancer with FL ballet, Bachelor of Arts in Ballet Pedagogy & Creator of a Tri-Level curriculum for Contemporary Jazz Dance).

2011 PROGRAM DATES

NEW YORK, NY | JUNE 19 – 24, 2011
American Musical & Dramatic Academy, 211 West 61st Street, New York, NY

LAS VEGAS, NV | JUNE 29 - JULY 4, 2011
Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV
RES: 888-373-9855 | $ 45.00 S/D* $105.00 S/D** | Cut-Off: 6/9/11
Use Code: SFDA11

Note: All Teacher Training & Certification attendees must acknowledge attendance when reserving rooms.

* Room rate applicable to reservations for Sunday - Thursday
** Room rate applicable to reservations for Friday & Saturday

For more information about the Teacher Training & Certification program, please contact DEA for a brochure.