presented by Alito Alessi, founder of DanceAbility,
and ImPulsTanz - Vienna international Dance Festival

DanceAbility Teacher Certification Schedule and Curriculum

The 2010 DanceAbility Teacher Certification will begin on July 5 with an orientation meeting. Class will then be held Monday through Friday from 10:00 - 17:00 with a half hour lunch break. Evening meetings will be set at the beginning of the course. A manual detailing the methods and over 70 exercises will be provided (in English language). This curriculum is subject to change.

WEEK ONE - Introduction
Students learn how to identify the physical possibilities and "common denominators" of each new group they will work with to ensure no one is isolated. They learn how to lead the core set of DanceAbility exercises, which can be done no matter how diverse the group. These core exercises introduce the students to basic considerations for communicating, relating, and shaping dances through improvised movement.

WEEK TWO - Integrating Contact Improvisation and physicality
Physical skills are explored such as rolling, using momentum, providing structures to take weight, learning how to lean and give weight, counterbalancing, relaxing, and engaging in physical bodywork care. Students also continue deepening their understanding of non-isolation and movement communication through structured improvisations and discussion.

WEEK THREE - Artistic collaboration & "Variations on the Theme"
Students learn how to adapt their lesson plans and teaching styles depending on participants and specific characteristics. Student-teachers also learn how to empower their students by facilitating small groups to collaboratively create their own performance pieces. Student-teachers learn how to teach, evaluate and give feedback on choreography and on shaping performance pieces.

WEEK FOUR - Integrating the Material and Practical Tips for Teaching
Student-teachers learn recipes for how to put together different kinds of DanceAbility workshops including how to assess the appropriate length of workshops for interested groups and how to choose appropriate material. The general public is invited to one or two days of classes, which student-teachers design and team-teach. Course leader Alito Alessi will give feedback on students’ class plans before they teach. Afterward, they will receive feedback from their fellow students and Alito.
A site-specific Street Performance Parade or Performance-Demonstration event will be prepared to show the general public on Friday afternoon/evening.

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For further questions please refer to:
Contact: ImPulsTanz
Email: workshopoffice@impulstanz.com
Tel: +43 1 523 55 58
Fax: +43 1 523 55 58 9

See www.danceability.com for more general information, photos, etc.
See www.danceability.at for information about DanceAbility activities in Austria