Join Candoco’s Teacher Training Fundamentals – a two-day immersive experience designed for facilitators who want to create engaging, accessible, and dynamic learning spaces for both disabled and non-disabled participants.

Where: Clod Ensemble Studios | C2, Design District, 3 Cripps Yard, Soames Walk, London SE10 0BQ, UK

When: 28-29 June 2025

Closing Date for Bursary Applications: Monday, 9 June, at 11am (BST)

This training blends movement exploration, improvisation, and practical teaching strategies with insightful discussions on accessibility, communication, and adaptability. Whether you’re new to inclusive dance or looking to deepen your skills, this course will give you the skills to lead with confidence.

Candoco will support teachers / facilitators to:
-Create accessible lesson plans for your practice
– Identify and address participant barriers and access in dance
– Explore movement translation and teaching approaches for diverse needs
– Explore fundamental disability theory
– Adapt the learnings to their own teaching needs

What You will Gain:

– Practical strategies to make your teaching more inclusive
– A deeper understanding of Candoco’s teaching philosophy
– Confidence in working with diverse participants
– This training will be led by our Co-Artistic Director Dominic Mitchell and a Candoco Teaching Artist (CTA).

Suitable for teachers working in dance, performing arts, community and education settings. No prior teaching experience required, but recommended.

Candoco is also offering the opportunity for two facilitators to join the 2-day training at a subsidised rate of £125. This reduced rate is intended for participants who are committed to joining the training but require financial assistance to do so. This opportunity is open to individuals who meet any of the following criteria: lack of disposable income, receive universal credit, face debt that compromises basic needs, experience chronic illness or disability affecting income generation, incur immigration-related expenses, or are elders with limited financial support. If the facilitators meet at least one of the criteria, they should apply using our form and will be selected through a lottery-based selection process.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out our Expression of Interest Form on our website.

Please note bursary applications will close on Monday, 9 June, at 11am (BST).

How to register:

Please register via the Candoco website.

Candoco will email the full agenda for the weekend and more information closer to the date of the event.

Please note that Candoco is unable to offer 1-2-1 support.

Costs for participants: £250 (for both days)

Contact details:
For further questions or to discuss any access needs you have, please email learning@candoco.co.uk or call 020 7704 6845.

For further information, please visit https://candoco.co.uk/events/teacher-training-fundamentals-june-2025/

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