Critical Pedagogy for Asymmetrical Bodies
Curvature Villainization, 2019 by Megan Bent
Teacher Laboratory
Summer 2021!
In this critical disability studies informed teacher laboratory, we will explore practical applications of identity-based theory within dance. The training is designed for dance educators who are interested in exploring and expanding teaching practices and paradigms to include a variety of people and bodies.
The lab and curriculum designed and facilitated by Bailey Anderson with support from Le Cirque Centre’s Artistic Director, Sonya Smith, Rosely Conz, and Amanda Benzin. Together they bring technical expertise from aerial dance, rhythmic tap, jazz, various forms of modern, improvisation, and classical ballet. We will be applying theory across disciplines and genres with a community that asks questions from various perspectives.
The certificate program includes 25 hours of critical pedagogy discussion, practice, and application.
Location:
Le Cirque Centre in Ashland, Oregon
The lab will investigate the following:
Summer 2021!
In this critical disability studies informed teacher laboratory, we will explore practical applications of identity-based theory within dance. The training is designed for dance educators who are interested in exploring and expanding teaching practices and paradigms to include a variety of people and bodies.
The lab and curriculum designed and facilitated by Bailey Anderson with support from Le Cirque Centre’s Artistic Director, Sonya Smith, Rosely Conz, and Amanda Benzin. Together they bring technical expertise from aerial dance, rhythmic tap, jazz, various forms of modern, improvisation, and classical ballet. We will be applying theory across disciplines and genres with a community that asks questions from various perspectives.
The certificate program includes 25 hours of critical pedagogy discussion, practice, and application.
Location:
Le Cirque Centre in Ashland, Oregon
The lab will investigate the following:
- Sequencing, scaffolding, and deconstructing
- Considerations when doing single classes vs long-term classes
- Feedback methods (cueing, touch, verbal, auditory, written, etc)
- Developing new rigorous technique for all bodies
- Risk and safety including touch, concent, and content warnings
- The politics of classroom management
- Changing bodies: aging, disability, and injury
- Props/apparatus/embodiments
- Assessment and grading
- Ethical marketing
- Accommodations and access
- Rest and sustainable teaching practices