​​Program Details

Schedule: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm​

Location: Culver City Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230

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What You’ll Experience:​

Throughout this intensive, participants will:​

• Receive mentorship & ongoing practice from renowned teaching artists.​

• Work collaboratively in a supportive and vibrant learning community.​

• Explore teaching principles through hands-on practice.​

• Translate your artistry and “soul message” into effective, engaging, and transformative instruction.​​

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Who This Is For:​

The Art of Teaching is for street dance practitioners who are passionate about youth, community, and education.​​​

Ideal candidates embody:​

• A positive and supportive learning approach.​

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.​

• Commitment to integrity and excellence.​

• Flexible daytime availability (8am–5pm, Mon–Fri).​

• Interest and/or experience in teaching in K–12 school settings.

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What You’ll Learn:

Our trademark UniverSOUL methodology—rooted in soul-centered practice, cultural integrity, and evidence-based strategies—equips you with the grounding, skills, and confidence to thrive as an educator and bring authentic street dance into classrooms and communities.​​​​​​

You’ll train in:

• Curriculum & lesson plan design​

• K-12 California Arts Standards​

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)​

• Integration of Common Core, 21st century skills & social-emotional learning​

• Best practices for communal learning & classroom management​

• Strategies for assessment & student growth​

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What You’ll Walk Away With

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Graduates of AOT will:

• Create an original standards-based curriculum rooted in your “soul message” and dance artistry.​

• Design culturally responsive lesson plans with clear outcomes, progression, and assessment strategies.​

• Teach a new lesson in real time, receiving constructive peer and mentor feedback.​

• Join a growing network of teaching artists, educators, and arts organizations.​

• Unlock employment opportunities with UniverSOUL Hip Hop—we’re actively hiring!

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​Your enrollment includes:

• 24 hours of immersive instruction & practice ​

• Personalized, one-on-one feedback from our lead teaching artists​

• The official Art of Teaching guidebook​

• Access to mentorship & job opportunities​​​​​​

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Tuition & Scholarships​​

Early Bird Rate: $249 (through Oct 15)​

General Rate: $299 (After Oct 15th)

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Each year, UniverSOUL Hip Hop offers scholarships for dancers in our community. Apply here, or by emailing info@universoulhiphop.com.​

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Apply Now!

We’re only accepting 10 artists to ensure depth of learning and meaningful connection.

• First Round Notification: Accepted applicants will be notified on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

• After that, applicants will be notified within 7 days of submitting their application, as long as space remains available.​​​

​​Take the next step. Share your artistry. Shape the next generation. Become a Movement Maker! ​

The Art of Teaching is more than a program.  It’s a transformative journey that empowers you for life!

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