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Teacher Training Intensives

Teacher Training Intensives

We at American Ballet Theatre believe that the key to raising the quality of ballet training nationwide is to provide teachers with the information needed to fully understand the best practices in pedagogy, child development, dance psychology, and anatomy. That is why ABT created the Teacher Training Intensives, in which ballet teachers receive a holistic education on the National Training Curriculum and the best practices in how to teach ballet.

The trainings are divided into three sessions: Session 1 is for NTC certification in Pre-Primary through Level 3, Session 2 is for NTC certification in Levels 4 and 5, and Session 3 is for NTC certification in Levels 6, 7, and Partnering. ABT offers a variety of national and international Teacher Training Intensives, which can be completed online only or in-person only. See below for ABT’s opportunities for dance educators online, within the US and internationally.

Please refer to domestic and international covid-19 travel guidelines for planning purposes:
Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov

World Health Organization: www.who.int 
Full vaccination against covid-19 is currently a requirement to attend a Teacher Training Session at ABT’s studios in New York, NY. 

Getting Started

Pre-Primary through Level 3

Training Session #1: Pre-Primary through Level 3

March 13 – 21, 2023 | Online Only
Application Closed

June 1 – 9, 2023 | New York, NY In-Person Only
Application Closed

July 29 – August 6, 2023 | New York, NY In-Person Only
Application Closed

International Teacher Training Session
July 1 – 9, 2023 | Monterrey, Mexico (in Spanish) In-Person Only
Application Closed

Tuition and Materials:

Tuition: $1700.00
Materials: $150 (plus shipping for online and international courses)

Please click below to submit your application form for review!

∗ Please DO NOT submit the application if you would like to audit or retake Teacher Training. 

What to Expect

Continue Your Training

Levels 4 and Above

Training Session #2: Levels 4 and 5

March 23 – 28, 2023 | Online Only
Application/Registration Closed

June 12 – 17, 2023 | New York, NY In-Person Only
Application/Registration Closed

International Teacher Training Session
July 11 – 16, 2023 | Monterrey, Mexico (in Spanish) In-Person Only
Application/Registration: Closed

Tuition and Materials:

Tuition: $1550.00
Materials: $50 (plus shipping for online and international courses)

Training Session #3: Levels 6, 7 and Partnering

June 20-25, 2023 | New York, NY In-Person Only
Application/Registration Closed

International Teacher Training Session
May 22 – 27, 2023 | Gothenburg, Sweden In-Person Only
Application/Registration Closed

July 18 – 23, 2023 | Monterrey, Mexico (in Spanish) In-Person Only
Cancelled

Tuition and Materials:

Tuition: $1550.00
Materials: $25 (plus shipping for international courses)

 

How to Register for a Levels 4 and Above Teacher Training and an Auditing / Retaking Teacher Training

Step One:  Register for the ABT Portal

• If you have previously attended an ABT NTC Teacher Training session:

  • Click as a “Teacher” to start.
  • Please enter your name and date of birth to lookup your account.
  • Verify the information listed and add any additional information required.
  • Submit your registration.
  • Check your email for login instructions and to set your password.

Step Two: Register for a Teacher Training Session

  • Once logged in, navigate to the “Upcoming Programs” page.
  • Select the teacher training you would like to attend by selecting the circle next to the listing and scrolling to the bottom to click “View Sessions”
  • Confirm the session information is correct.
  • Select the session and click “Enroll” to complete your registration and pay the tuition.
  • You will receive a confirmation email and a receipt email upon successful registration.

∗Please contact curriculum@abt.org if you register for Levels 4 and above Teacher Training.

Attend a Weekend Workshop

Raising the Barre Weekend Workshops

The Raising the Barre Weekend Workshops are designed to “raise the bar” of ballet training for teachers and their students, nurture emerging artists, and review historical gems.

Past Weekend Workshops include:

Raising the Barre | Art of Port de Bras

Raising the Barre | Mime, Men’s Work & Character

Raising the Barre | Coppélia

Raising the Barre | Bournonville

Raising the Barre | The Cuban Method

Raising the Barre | with COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet

Raising the Barre | The Romantic Ballet

Raising the Barre | Frederick Ashton’s The Dream

ABT Certified Teacher Classes

Please note: Upcoming classes will be posted in Fall 2022.

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Contact Us

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FAQs

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