Benefit from an intimate program setting that encourages meaningful connections and one-on-one interaction with faculty and peers.

Define your own professional goals at the outset, and receive tailored support and mentorship throughout the Institute to help you achieve them—whether you’re seeking new teaching strategies, creative inspiration, or specific classroom solutions.

Connect with a vibrant, supportive community of fellow educators, university faculty, and professional artists from across the country.

Forge lasting relationships and ongoing collaborations that extend beyond the Institute.

Stay engaged with Backhausdance throughout the year and receive ongoing access to resources, continued support, and opportunities for collaboration long after the Institute ends.

Build curriculum units and lessons tailored to your specific students and classroom settings

Participate in hands-on workshops and classes that blend the best in dance technique, personal wellness, curriculum design, and creative process—giving you practical tools you can use immediately.

Participants will receive documentation for professional development credit upon completion of the Institute, supporting your ongoing certification and career advancement.

Learn practices to sustain your body, creativity, and longevity in the field.

Participate in wellness classes each day, and gain tools and techniques to nourish your own body and mind while educating others.