Dance Pedagogy & Methodology of Teaching by Anabella Lenzu
A 1-month dynamic and comprehensive course for dancers, educators, and choreographers seeking to deepen their teaching practice and develop a personalized, effective, and inclusive pedagogical approach.
Students will receive a certificate of completion from Anabella Lenzu at the end of the course.
This 5-week program offers an immersive experience designed to explore universal teaching methodologies applicable across all dance styles and techniques. Through weekly 3-hour sessions, participants will refine their instructional skills, articulate a unique teaching philosophy, and create structured lesson plans and curricula rooted in their own movement practices.
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Winter 2026 | 1-Month Course
Location: Peridance Center, NYC
Faculty: Anabella Lenzu
Price:
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Standard tuition: $450
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5% Credit Card Processing Fee applies. Tuition can be also be paid by check or cash.
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Course Objectives
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Acquire essential pedagogical tools for analyzing, organizing, and designing effective and adaptable teaching plans.
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Address and navigate real-world pedagogical challenges in dance education with confidence and clarity.
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Develop a comprehensive teaching portfolio, including a personal pedagogical statement, a clearly articulated teaching philosophy, and a five-year professional development plan.
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Master core classroom skills, including:
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Leadership in the dance studio
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Ethics of touch and physical communication
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Effective class management strategies
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Skill assessment and constructive feedback methods
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Curriculum development for diverse learning contexts
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Identify and utilize key dance resources available in New York City to support ongoing artistic and professional growth.
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Advocate for the role of dance education as a vital force for cultural awareness, social responsibility, and artistic transformation.
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Preserve and advance artistic and social values, connecting past traditions with present pedagogical practices.
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Promote community engagement by designing inclusive, accessible, and socially conscious dance learning environments.
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Stimulate intellectual and creative inquiry, expanding pedagogical knowledge and critical thinking capabilities.
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Understand dance as a multidimensional discipline, examining its cultural, technical, aesthetic, and educational significance.
Participants will also engage in hands-on teaching practice, applying course concepts in real-time instructional settings.
Schedule
Fridays | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
2026 Program Dates:
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January 2nd
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January 9th
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January 16th
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January 23rd
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January 30th
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