EBT TEACHING INSTITUTE
Deepen dance knowledge | Develop leadership skills | Earn volunteer hours for school | Build experience for college and job applications
The EBT Teaching Institute (TI) provides opportunities for older students to enhance their mental and physical wellness, and gain skills in the fields of teaching and community arts outreach. Dancers in 8th-12th grade are encouraged to participate in TI all five years to gain maximum benefit and exposure to a variety of pedagogy and practicum opportunities that build on one another. Though TI events vary slightly from year to year, programming options allow students to focus on different aspects of teaching, choreography, production, and self-care. Workshops are frequently open to the public.
Sample Programming
SUMMER: Teaching large, multi-age groups in a community setting
TI participants can assist at the studio (camps for young children) and/or a local school district or community partner location. Pedagogy/classroom management workshops, lesson plans, and feedback sessions are provided.
FALL: Teaching methods for pREBALLET, costuming AND production
TI participants can assist in classes and/or workshops for children. They also help EBT faculty in preparation and execution of the Petite Nutcracker Suite, a mini-production with PreBallet students.
SPRING: Teaching methods FOR PREBALLET, outreach AND PRODUCTION
TI students can assist in classes and/or workshops for children. Dancers are encouraged to participate in Magic Bus outreach performances and assume a leadership role. TI students can also assist EBT faculty in preparation and execution of the PreBallet Spring Fling.
GOING FURTHER
Side-by-side mentoring is available to a limited number of TI students interested in more in-depth exposure to teaching. They can arrange to assist faculty during a PreBallet class on a regular basis.
EBA Seniors and Juniors who show exceptional aptitude, responsibility and interest in teaching may be invited to teach at EBA, in local school districts, community outreach classes with local partner organizations, or Ballerina Birthday Parties. These positions are for TI students who are ready to represent EBT in the community, and may be paid.
Outstanding Mentor Scholarship
All TI participants are considered for the Teaching Institute Outstanding Mentor Scholarship for teens. The Scholarship Fund is made possible by the generosity of many community members.
Recipients:
2018: Katie Lowell
2019: Megan Schroeder
2020: Anna Maria Malins
2021: Julie Folting
2022: Evan Ray
2023: Elisa Munson