July 9-13 - Session 1: Introductory/Beginner
July 16-20 - Session 2: Intermediate/Advanced

Session 1

Session 2

Both Sessions

These exclusive workshops give teachers an opportunity to have an in-depth review of the Horton vocabulary, learn or review Horton studies and understand the range and depth of this uniquely American modern dance technique under master teacher and scholar of the Horton vocabulary, Ana Marie Forsythe.

Refresh your teaching skills and get a comprehensive view of the technique while taking advantage of opportunities to speak with other Horton teachers and to share experiences and knowledge with other workshop participants. Instructors will have the opportunity to participate or observe two Horton classes a day held in beautiful floor-to-ceiling windowed studios with a view of the New York skyline at the home of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, close to shopping, shows and great restaurants. Some knowledge of the Horton Technique is preferred and participants must have three years of teaching experience.

Workshop Fees

Early registration fees valid January 26 - June 9, 2012

Materials not included in workshop fees.

Late registration fees valid June 10 - July 1, 2012

Materials not included in workshop fees.

Materials

All materials listed are sold individually.

Complete Workshop Materials Package
This package is highly recommended for session 1 participants.

The package includes:

• The Dance Technique of Lester Horton
• Lester Horton Technique: The Warm-Up
• Lester Horton Technique: Intermediate Level
• Lester Horton Technique: Advanced Level

And the optional DVD and CD:

• The Dance Technique of Lester Horton: A Guide for Teaching an Adv Beginner Class- $29.99
• The Dance Technique of Lester Horton: A Guide for Teaching an Intermediate Class- $29.99
• Percussion for the dance technique of Lester Horton, Vol. 1

Plus, a FREE eco-friendly Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tote.

All items are also available for individual sale (all prices are pre-tax):

• Lester Horton Technique: The Warm-up- $19.95
• Lester Horton Technique: Intermediate Level- $19.95
• Lester Horton Technique: Advanced Level- $19.95
• The Dance Technique of Lester Horton: A Guide for Teaching an Adv Beginner Class- $29.99
• The Dance Technique of Lester Horton: A Guide for Teaching an Intermediate Class- $29.99
• Percussion for the dance technique of Lester Horton, Vol. 1- $18.95

All workshop materials are subject to the New York tax of 8.875%.

*Session II is for teachers who have participated in a minimum of one previous pedagogy workshop with Ana Marie Forsythe and have a minimum of three years experience teaching the Horton technique.

2012 Horton Pedagogy Workshop Daily Schedule

Workshop participants will either take or observe two classes daily. Immediately after the classes end, participants will have a short lunch break followed by the discussion segment.

Class
Take or observe a beginning class and an advanced class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  On Tuesday and Thursday, you will take or observe low and high intermediate classes. Note taking is encouraged.

Session 1 Highlights
A 2 1/2 hour intensive discussion of the following:

• Beginning Horton Studies
• Teaching methods
• Making corrections
• Trouble areas
• Counts and shapes
• Anatomy lectures taught by Rebecca Dietzel, a leading authority on anatomy for dancers
• Question and answer session

Session 2* Highlights
A 2 1/2 hour intensive discussion of the following:

• Advance Horton Studies
• Deep Floor Vocabulary
• Dimensional Tonus
• Falls including Lateral Side Twist Falls
• Anatomy lectures taught by Rebecca Dietzel, a leading authority on anatomy for dancers
• Question and answer session

The discussion will also feature:

• Advanced Ailey School student demonstrators
• A Horton Technique video presentation
• Guest speakers, including former Horton company members

*Session 2 is for teachers who have completed the Session 1 pedagogy workshop with Ana Marie Forsythe and have a minimum of three years experience teaching the Horton technique.

Participants attending Session 1 may enroll immediately in Session 2.