Why this Course?
A conscientious examination of the role of touch in teaching movement.
This online course will help you examine your methods of teaching, and create an “Ethics and Pedagogy Teaching with(out) of Touch” as a Movement Specialist.
“This course was beneficial on so many levels- both for providing me with new information about the ethics of touch in the classroom and providing some reassurance for things I was already doing in my classes. ”
Who is this Course for?
While this course is geared mainly towards teachers, Directors, and Choreographers at the school, university, and professional levels can also benefit from examining their use of touch in communication with performers.
“I suggest all dance teachers, no matter what setting or level, take this course.”
Why learn with Momentum Stage?
This course was created and is led by Nicole Perry, an Intimacy Choreographer/Director and Certified Laban Movement Analyst. A key tenant of Intimacy Work for Stage or Screen is “not stepping in”. Intimacy Directors/Choreographers are trained to convey movement patterns and make corrections verbally, without touching performers. The pedagogy of the Laban/Bartenieff Movement System values touch as a teaching method but has developed a specific language and application of touch, to be conscientiously effective and ethical. Nicole’s training in both of these fields has combined to create a unique course for Movement Specialists in Dance and Drama to create an “Ethics and Pedagogy of Teaching with(out) Touch”!
This course has previously been offered through NDEO (National Dance Education Organization) and LIMS (the Laban Institute of Movement Studies NY).
What is in this Course?
6 weeks of live classes (9 hours class time+practical exercises, approximately 12 hour total time commitment), Tuesdays at 7pm ET (week of Thanksgiving is off)
Participants will receive a certificate of completion to turn in for Professional Development hours
Feedback from the community on practical application exercises
Recorded content
“I appreciated the time we were given to reflect on our own practices and examine how we could do things differently. I also appreciated the group discussions, learning from others taking this course. ”
By continuing to register for this event, you accept the terms of the liability waiver.
***LIABILITY WAIVER***
This release form must be reviewed prior to attending classes from Momentum Stage:
1. Assumption of Risk: I voluntarily assume and accept all risks and potential hazards involved in the movement training and related activities provided by Momentum Stage. I understand that I am strongly advised to obtain comprehensive medical insurance prior to engaging in this activity.
2. Release: In consideration of the opportunity afforded me to participate in the movement training offered by Momentum Stage, I am waiving the right to file any claim or lawsuit against Momentum, its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives for injury or damage resulting from my participation in this movement training or all related activities, including but not limited to: damage to home or facility and equipment; supervision, including negligence or acts of omission by Momentum, its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives.
3. Knowing Voluntary Execution: I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a promise to not sue Momentum or its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives and that I complete registration of my own free will. I understand that Momentum has the right to refuse services at any time.
4. Sales: I understand that the purchase is non-refundable.
5. Integrated Agreement: This Liability agreement supersedes and replaces all previous agreements between parties concerning this event, whether written or oral.