RAD Offerings
Workshops, Seminars and Courses
I know choice can be overwhelming sometimes. But instead of potentially becoming stuck in analysis paralysis, please know you are not alone in making the decision. If you are not sure where to start and what course is your best first step, please feel free to reach out and I will guide you as best I can.
Workshops: Live and Recorded
Performance Preparation: Studio to Stage
There are many steps that go into performance preparation throughout the lead up months.
The strategies are different depending on the stage and location:
- In Studio
- Dressing Room
- Backstage/In the Wings
Backstage Strategies Workshop
Pre-Launch: The Diamond Method (Part 1)
Understanding the Dual Nature of the Feet: Foundation and Propulsion
The Importance of Spatial Awareness for Learning and Performing
Understanding and Busting Myths on Posture
Seminars: Live and Recorded
Return to Radiance
Is burn-out really inevitable? It often seems that way.
This seminar address the many ways that dance teachers can adjust and tweak their teaching so that the drain of energy stops!
Courses: In Person or Online
Courses Focusing on Imagery
The power of imagery cannot be over stated for efficient learning. However, not all Imagery is Effective.
Dive into the world of imagery to accelerate your teaching.
In each course, concepts for the development of imagery are accompanied by real life tested and useable imagery.
Intro to Imagery: Focus on Posture and Turn-Out
Courses for Foundational Training
The Pre-School years are essential for future training success. The preschool students are also the bread and butter of most students.
Incorporating the Developmental Movement Patterns into these early years, will set the foundation for layering on technique skills.
Courses with Technique and Imagery
Dig into a variety of courses with a focus on developing technique with a focus on functional anatomy.
Support for the concepts and cuing is given in the form of ready to use images, with each course having 100+ images done for you.
Intro to Imagery: Focus on Posture and Turn-Out
Upper Body Placement and Port de Bras Secrets
Understanding the Dual Nature of your Feet: Foundation and Propulsion
Courses for Performance Preparation
Much of a teacher's job is the preparation for the year-end performance. Along the way, there is a strong chance that some dance competitions will also need to be prepared.
And, as an RAD teacher, preparation for the RAD exam is a high priority requiring special skills to ensure success for all students.
The Diamond Method: Launching Soon
Courses for Pointe Development
This is the largest of all The Radiant Dance Teacher courses. It is fully comprehensive and incorporates elements from all areas of the study.
Dance Teacher Support:
Coaching, Consulting
Mariah-Jane offers both coaching and consulting in person and online. Up level your teaching by receiving tailored just for you support.
Mariah-Jane offers observation of a class at various stages through the season.
- Developing Concepts
- Progressions
- Polishing Pre-Exam
