DEL Essentials
June 29 – July 1, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Registration Closes June 24
In-Person
The DEL Essentials course is an introductory course that provides an overview of the key components of the DEL model of teaching dance to children and teenagers.
June 29 – July 1, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Registration Closes June 24
DEL Essentials
In Person at 92NY
Enter through main entrance at the corner of 92nd and Lexington Avenue (map)
Audience
Open to All
Time
June 29 - July 1
10 AM - 4PM
Prerequisites
None
Course Content
The DEL Essentials course is an introductory course that provides an overview of the key components of the DEL model of teaching dance to children and teenagers.
In this 3-day, in-person course, participants will deepen their understanding of the benefits of a comprehensive dance education and explore the DEL pedagogy through a range of learning activities which will include guided movement exploration using the DEL Dance Framework, basics of lesson planning and design, and collaborative dance-making strategies. Learning activities will be anchored in student-centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive instructional practices, centered in social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies.
In this professional learning experience, participants will:
- Apply the DEL Dance Framework to lesson planning and dance making
- Understand the benefits of a comprehensive dance education
- Explore the concept of the DEL Movement Sentence in varied ways
- Design meaningful lesson plans following the DEL Lesson Plan format
- Gain an overview of how to support learners in all developmental stages
- Engage with current dance education standards, including state and national dance standards
- Work collaboratively to create group dances with peers.
Cost, Discounts, and Scholarships
$325 until June 17
($375 after)
Credits: Educators can receive New York State CTLE credits for completed DEL courses.
Discounts
- NYCDOE dance specialists get 50% off every DEL course.
- NYCDOE common branch teachers get 10% off every DEL course.
- NYCDOE Arnhold New Teachers get DEL courses free for their first and second year teaching in the DOE.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available through 92NY.
Learn more about general 92NY scholarships and applications.
(All discounts are applied to the course cost only and participants are responsible for paying 92NY registration fees.)
Email [email protected] for more information
Meet Your Instructors
Jody Gottfried Arnhold
Jody Gottfried Arnhold, MA, CMA, Founder of Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) at 92Y, is a luminary in dance education and an advocate for dance. She created DEL in response to the need for a practical and focused dance pedagogy program. Through DEL, Jody aims to inspire and prepare teachers to...
Ann Biddle
Ann Biddle (B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University) is a leader in the field of dance education with over 35 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, educator, professional developer, school administrator, and curriculum writer. She currently serves as the Professional Learning and Curriculum Senior Consultant for the...