Passport to History

Details: Created: 28 February 2023

Professional Learning Workshop for Utah Jr High & High School Dance Educators

June 16,17,18, 2025

9:00am - 1:00pm

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

138 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Free! for utah Public/Charter Teachers

Plus an Educator Stipend of $200

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Learn, explore, network, rejuvenate

Work with RDT's Artistic/Education Staff and RDT Dancers in this 3-day Professional Learning In-Depth Workshop focusing on the history of Modern Dance. Participants will experience the options listed below and be compensated with a stipend for their time. Teachers will get to explore the techniques, philosophies and work of Isadora Duncan, Doris Humphrey, Jose Limon, Lester Horton, Martha Graham, among others.

Daily technique class
Experience lesson plans based on dance history
Composition, Improvisation and Technique and excerpts of Repertory of Modern Dance Pioneers
Network with fellow teachers
Receive a full archive of filmed lessons that are covered in the workshop
Access to the Repertory Dance Theatre Archive Materials
Option for 2 Credit Hours from Westminster University - $40 per credit hour charge ($80 total)
USBE Credit - TBD (this will be updated after 4/17)
Register for next season's matinee attendance and other RDT AIE programs

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What People are Saying

The diversity of the dancers really spoke to my students! It was great to see boys and girls dancing, and different races. The high level of engagement was so refreshing and got students excited about thecontent.

This activity was valuable because it helped students make connections between dance, rhythm, healthy lifestyles, and expression. The students were impressed by the talent of the dancers and it was motivating to them.

Opportunities for art and expression are so limited at school but so essential and valuable for all students, especially those who struggle to learn through traditional methods. My Kindergarteners have been dancing since you left!

This was so engaging. I looked around the auditorium and every student was watching. Not one person was talking or distracted

This activity is valuable to teachers and students because it gives them a creative outlet. We need movement in the classroom to engage, energize and deepen student learning.

I got great ideas on how to incorporate movement into math and science lessons.

I loved how you made movement and exercise relatable to the students. The dancers were full of energy and there was very little down time so students stayed engaged.

Our children were captivated by the performance. They listened to you and they were learning without knowing. They usually giggle when bodies are shown and talked about. But the way you presented it was so tastefully done, they now do poses and movement around the room and outside. You brokesome barriers and they took that permission and literally ran with it!