Horton Teacher Conference 2023
Week 1: Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 (Introductory/Beginner)
Week 2: Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 (Intermediate/Advanced)
*Week 1 is recommended for teachers with at least two years of general dance technique teaching experience. Some knowledge of Horton is preferred.
*Week 2 is recommended for teachers who have a minimum of two years of experience teaching the Horton technique or teachers who participate in Session I and are ready to continue their learning experience.
About the Conference
These exclusive week-long workshops give dance teachers, dance scholars, and professional dancers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Horton technique, learn new teaching skills to train more versatile dancers, and connect with fellow dance instructors of all backgrounds.
Individual sessions include participatory Horton classes, observation of Horton classes at the prestigious Ailey School, Q&As with Ailey School instructors, Horton pedagogy studies with Ana Marie Forsythe, Anatomy & Kinesiology classes, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to connect virtually with other dance instructors from around the world or join us in New York City at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, the largest building dedicated to dance in NYC and the home of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
The Ailey Extension Horton Teacher Conference is led under master teacher and scholar of the Horton vocabulary, Ana Marie Forsythe. Since 1979, Ana Marie Forsythe has been the Chair of the Horton Department at the Ailey School, she is co-author of “The Dance Technique of Lester Horton,” and is the artist director of six staple Horton technique videos.
Pricing
In-Studio 1 Week: $900
In-Studio 2 Weeks: $1,600
Online 1 Week: $800
Online 2 Weeks: $1,400
Week 1 Schedule
9:30am - 10:20am: Yoga for Dancers / Pilates for Dancers
10:30am - 11:50am: Ailey School Horton Class Observation
12:00pm - 1:20pm: Horton Instructor Class / Anatomy & Philosophy
1:20pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 4:30pm: Horton Pedagogy with Ana Marie Forsythe
Week 2 Schedule
9:30am - 10:30am: Horton Warm-Up for Teachers / Floor Barre
10:45am - 11:45am: Ailey School Horton Class Observation
12:00pm - 1:15pm: Horton Instructor Class / Anatomy & Philosophy
1:20pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 4:30pm: Horton Pedagogy with Ana Marie Forsythe
