We cover practical and theoretical topics.

There will be two time slots available to choose from, one in the morning (10-13) & another one in the evening (19-22) you choose the one that fits you best

Our live sessions are all on ZOOM and can (and will) happen from anywhere in the world. You can attend them live and/or replay them whenever it suits you best. They cover a wide range of dynamics--methodology, practical classes, storytelling, inquiry, deep analytic work, practical dance training, and skills sharing. This is a gloves off approach to mentorship and teaching in which we lay it all on the line, giving you access to the kind of transformation that you need and want to master your craft.

Improve without borders

Next to the class Replays which will be available for all students, I want you to have access to on-demand videos as well. They will help summarize what we talked about and help you to review keypoints.  This immerses you into the programs and workshops that I've given over the time of the course. It increases the likelihood that you'll experience deep learning and integrate what you have learned. As you keep on exposing yourself to these ideas, they sink in and make a long lasting impact on your teaching and your own learning.

Integrating it all

Change doesn't happen by getting good at "weekly classes." Showing up for a session every week or every other week simply conditions us to put on a performance for that time and place. By being in direct personal contact throughout your week using WhatsApp. Like this, I'm able to be in the trenches with you, and you are able to make changes during real life situations and get guidance when you need it or just share the experience with me when you get excited about new achievements. 

Play & Explore

You receive weekly assignments. These are often in the form of inquiry, asking that you consider new ways of thinking and to take on a different kind of experience in your own learning, and you're teaching. The expectation is that you are spending time each week keeping these things top of mind. Homework is mandatory!

You can participate in our Thursday Morning class which is held on Thursday mornings at 9am online. 

This is a body awareness class in which we work on posture, alignment, balance, center activation and more. It brings you into the right mindset for the class after and helps you to start your day right. 

This is a practical Module.

Every Thursday

You can choose your preferred timeslot when you book the program!

Three hours of training every Thursday. We will walk through all the modules of the Yerba Buena Method. We will have time in every session to ask individual feedback, questions and whatever is in your heart to make sure your personal process is addressed and has space. You can attend live via our online academy or replay the class recording at our online academy. We strongly recommend attending live so we can accompany your process directly. The Yerba Buena Method incorporates the following topics that progress each on three levels:

• Center & Back Activation 
• Stability vs. Mobility
• Feet | Knees | Hips
• Shoulders | Back | Arms 
• Weight Shift & Balance 
• Integration and countermotion
• Turning techniques & direction changes
• Rhythm & Groove
• Improvisation Techniques 

This is a theoretical Module.

Once a month

Once a month, we will dedicate some time to creating a theoretical backbone for your teaching. We will explore useful theories from educational science and philosophy as well as instructional strategies and educational psychology tailored specifically for dance educators. This class will be held online, and we recommend all participants to participate live. There will be a replay provided via our online academy. We will address the following topics: 

• Dance Psychology I
• Dance Psychology II
• Movement Analysis
• Anatomy for Dancers
• Case Studies (Functional Analysis)
• Pedagogical Techniques
• Communication & Explanation Techniques