Structured Observation CPD for Dance Teachers

This event is part of CPD at Dance Days! Find out more here

Ready to refresh your perspective and reignite your passion for teaching dance?

bbodance are offering structured observation CPD sessions at Dance Days, designed for experienced educators. This unique set up allows you to observe exceptional dance classes first-hand and gain valuable insights to enhance your own delivery– and most importantly, making Dance Days a teacher networking event!

Deepen Your Observation Skills:

The day will start with with a session led by our Head of Teaching Qualifications and/or Teacher Training faculty. We'll explore the art of constructive observation, focusing on effectively analysing teaching methods, student engagement, and classroom dynamics. This interactive session equips you with tools to identify the key elements of an engaging and effective dance class.

Witnessing Excellence in Action:

The core of the day is observing multiple dance classes across different age groups and styles. You'll witness first-hand how genre specialist teachers create engaging environments, foster a love for dance, and guide students' technical and artistic development. Observing various approaches allows you to identify best practices and teaching philosophies that resonate with you.

Each teacher will be given a handout with a worksheet to complete throughout the day.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for experienced dance teachers who want to:

• Reignite their passion for teaching: find new ways to re-energize your role as a dance leader.

• Develop their teaching skills: gain valuable insights and best practices from observing exceptional dance instruction.

• Elevate their classroom experience: translate observations into actionable strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.

• Join a supportive community of passionate dance educators and embark on a journey of self-discovery and teaching improvement

  
  

How do I Sign Up?

• You can choose to attend as many/few days as you like from the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday sessions.

• You will be emailed a copy of the student timetable when it’s released (approx. 2-3 weeks prior to the event).

• Class selection will be based on a first come, first served basis. 

  
  

Please note full days (Monday and Tuesday) will be worth 6 hours of CPD attendance each and half days (Wednesday) will be worth 3 hours. Lunch is included in the price for all days.

Please note CPD & Membership Deal discount codes are not valid for this event