The Radiant Dancer Student Teacher Method:

• Embraces the Mind-Body-Spirit 
• Teaches People, not Bodies
• Develops Personal Uniqueness
• Creates Community
• Applies Innovative Strategies

The Future of Dance Training is The Radiant Dance Teacher

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Mariah-Jane has been working with young dance teachers since 1997 when she wrote her first pedagogy course. 

She has been a mentor and supervisor of the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) for 20 years and is very experienced in understanding how to guide young teachers on their journey.

You will be guided on how to:

• Embrace your Natural Talents
• Lean into your Uniqueness
• Spark your Curiosity
• Gain Confidence in your Leadership Skills
• Deepen your love of the Art of Teaching

Overview of What you will Learn in this Course

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This course is a blend of live (in person/zoom) and course materials.

The goal of the course is to give you new tools, skills and strategies borne out of a deeper way to look at what is possible for you to do as a student teacher. 

Merely organizing students into pairs and holding hands is the responsibility of a teacher's assistant.

But, moving into the territory of being a student teacher means you will be even more interactive in the studio, have greater responsibilities and more opportunities to positively influence the students.

The many areas of study and skills for The Radiant Dancer can all be housed under the umbrella of the 3 pillars:

• Integration
• Embodiment
• Expression

As a student teacher of The Radiant Dancer, you will guided methods to address each of these areas. 

The 3 Elements of a Radiant Dancer

The 3 Pillars of The Radiant Dancer have been developed over almost 40 years of teaching.  It is an innovative approach to the teaching of dance, and you will gain an insider's peek at the method and strategies. 

Benefits of being a Student Teacher

Every hour that you spend in the dance studio is an opportunity to develop your skills as a dancer!

By observing the teacher with the attitude of how to help the teacher AND the students, you will gain insights into how to be a better student in class and with that become a better dancer.

And, if you think teaching dance might be in your future, being developing your skills NOW!

Have you already been a Student Assistant for a Year or More?

This course will help you to elevate your skills moving from a Student Assistant to a Student Teacher.

This means you will be doing more than simply helping the teacher; you will be helping the students to learn! The joy of watching some learn and accomplish thanks to your help is a wonderful thrill!

Programme Structure of

The Radiant Dancer Student Teacher Programme

This course combines several key elements:

In Person or Online 1 Day Intensive

• Begin with Self Assessment 
• Prepare with the Online Materials shared 1 week prior to the live day

Follow Up Zoom Calls

• Additional training once the dance season has begun
• Q and A

Online Course Materials

• Online course with modules to move through the season

Online Community for Support

• Connect with fellow student teachers to make friendships and share, learn and grow together

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Integration: Providing a Safe Learning Environment

Without a sense of safety within the learning environment, the student cannot learn.  Therefore, the first priority is always creating a sense of community as the context for safety in the studio.  The teacher is in charge of the overall environment, but a student teacher is in a unique position to discreetly build a sense of safety with the opportunity for individual attention.

How to support the sense of safety and well being of each child in the class will be a primary focus of the training. 

Embodiment: Helping Students to truly be IN their Bodies

Truly feeling the body is not a given even in a dance class.  So often, there is so much to see and hear, that to also feel is as added challenge to students of all ages. 

Being there to continually bring students safely back into their bodies is high priority for the student teacher and there are many methods to do so. 

Expression: Encourage Unique and Full Expression

Nurturing artistry and musicality is a specific skill that goes beyond simply reminding students to smile or clapping the beat.  Modelling full commitment and vulnerability to full expression will support these young dancers even beyond the demonstration of the teacher. 

Discover how to actually help to release the spark inside each dancer while also practicing your own in each class.

Classroom Management and Student Behaviour 

Assisting in creating a safe and positive learning environment is a key responsibility of a student teacher.

How to actually do this has many layers, methods and strategies that are appropriate for a student teacher.  This includes how to physically direct and move students, as well as how to give clear verbal instructions that are easy to follow. 

Observational Skill Development

How you observe the teacher in the class is one of the greatest resources for your learning. However, guidance is necessary on how to observe with specific goals. 

Learn how to listen to what sort of cues and corrections are given. And learn how to notice the class structure and lesson planning elements.  Observation of hands-on placement (if allowed) is also a huge piece to developing teaching skills. 

Hands On Corrections and Safe Touch

A discussion on how to touch safely is of paramount importance.  Not all studios allow hands-on corrections and that is to be respected.  However, safe touch to move students about the studio space is often necessary especially with the youngest students and will be addressed. 

If allowed to use hands-on guidance, there is much learning and bonding that will be able to develop. Specific placements will be addressed tailored to the needs of the student and the movement. 

Real Life Application Opportunity

A Brain Dance workshop for teachers has a section on day two where young students will be invited to come and participate and show the real life example of the Brain Dance. 

Student Teachers are invited to also participate and have the chance to interact with students.  

Is NOW the Time to Take this Next Step?

Why not take a leap of faith and see if you are ready?

The content shared in this workshop will forever positively change how you take a dance class and assist in a class. 

The desire to contribute is strong. 

Be sure you are contributing all that you can by having the skills to support your desires!