TRANSFORM YOUR TEACHING.
REIGNITE YOUR ARTISTRY.
JOIN US FOR THE BACKHAUSDANCE
EDUCATORS INSTITUTE
JULY 9–12, 2026
ORANGE, CA: Chapman University Sandi Simon Center for Dance
Where craft meets creativity in a 4-day immersion for inspired dance educators.
A FOUR-DAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR K-12 AND COLLEGIATE DANCE EDUCATORS WHO WANT TO ELEVATE THEIR TEACHING AND RENEW THEIR PASSION FOR DANCE
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CREATIVE OUTCOMES
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PERSONAL WELLNESS FOR EDUCATORS
Practices to sustain your body, creativity, and longevity in the field
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BUILD A POWERFUL NETWORK & LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Connect with a vibrant, supportive community of fellow educators, university faculty, and professional artists from across the country.
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CURRICULUM DESIGN & LESSON DEVELOPMENT
Build units and lessons tailored to your specific students and settings
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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH DANCE
Concrete strategies to support student well-being and classroom culture
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DANCE TECHNIQUE ACROSS STYLES
Contemporary, jazz, and more to refresh your own movement practice.
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CROSS-CURRRICULAR CONNECTIONS
Bring dance into dialogue with other subject areas
At the heart of the Institute is the belief that the most powerful learning happens when educators teach educators: sharing real-world experience, proven strategies, and creative inspiration peer-to-peer.
REGISTRATION
Program Registration Fee: $700*
*Get a 15% discount when 1 or more of your students sign up to attend the Backhausdance Summer Intensive! Click here to learn more
HOUSING
Housing Registration Fee: $120/night
If you aren’t local, we offer housing options at the beautiful Ayres Hotel Orange with an optional shuttle to and from campus each day. The housing fee covers a 2-Queen room with a mini fridge and microwave.
Questions? Contact Kim Olmos: