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Our mission is to help you meet the unique needs of your students.

  • Challenging behavior
  • Neurodiversity
  • Sensory impacts on self regulation & learning
  • Cognitive impairments
  • Physical disabilities
  • Over/Under challenge

Our mission is to help you meet the unique needs of your students.

  • Challenging behavior
  • Neurodiversity
  • Sensory impacts on self regulation & learning
  • Cognitive impairments
  • Physical disabilities
  • Over/Under challenge

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Did You Know?

1:6

  •  1 in 6 kids show signs of sensory challenge.*
  • In a class of 12 students, 2 will struggle with learning & self regulation
  • Unaccommodated students can lead to student attrition. 

1:36

  •    1 in 36 children are diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).**
  • Individuals with Autism may struggle with anxiety, sensory differences, & communication.  

1000+

  •    Over 1000+ educators and therapists from around the world have gone through the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance certification. 
  • See certified instructors HERE  
* According to the Star Institute of Sensory Processing.
** According to the 2023 CDC prevalence report
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We offer lead instructor and assistant instructor training and certifications.

We recommend having at least 2 certified lead instructors on staff to cover for each other when necessary. We also recommend getting your student buddies/assistants trained to provide a cohesive program!
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Certified Instructor
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  • This course is intended for educators and therapists who will be leading or designing a specialized dance/movement class.
  • The online, self-paced course includes 17 hours of video education and all teaching tools!
  • Upon successful completion of a final exam and practical application video submission, you will become a certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance instructor!
Prices starting at

$975.00+

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Certified Assistant
A certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Assistant dances on stage with a young student who has Down syndrome. The assistant is wearing a black bodysuit and the student is wearing a pink and blue ballet costume. A certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Assistant dances on stage with a young student who has Down syndrome. The assistant is wearing a black bodysuit and the student is wearing a pink and blue ballet costume.
  • The Assistant Certification is intended for anyone who assists in either a specialized or traditional dance/movement class. Certified Assistants are not qualified to lead-teach a Rhythm Works class.
  • The online, self-paced course is 6 hours.
  • Certified Assistant candidates must successfully complete a final exam and provide proof of assisting experience.
  • Open to ages 12 & Up. Exceptions upon request.
Prices starting at

$235.00

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Custom Staff Training

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  • Provide your staff the tools to recognize, access, and accommodate students with unique needs, no matter what genre/age/level they teach!
  • Choose your training length, topic, and mode of delivery.
  • Available topics include:
    • Understanding Challenging Behavior
    • Sensory Impacts on Learning & Self-Regulation
    • Executive Function Deficits
    • Teaching Neurodiverse Learners
  • NOTE: Custom staff trainings do not result in certification status.

2.5 Hours

a-la-carte
Prices range from

$1875-$2500

  • Choose 2 topics
  • Includes a 30 minute Q&A session
  • Access to course content for 1 year 
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4-5 Hours

Classroom Management SOS
Prices range from

$1195-$4000

  • All 4 topics
  • Includes a 30-60 minute Q&A session
  • Access to course content for 1 year 
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1.25 Hours

a-la-carte
Prices start at

$950

  • Choose 1 topic
  • Includes a 15 minute Q&A session
  • Access to course content for 1 year 
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Interested in individual training?

The 4-hour CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOS training is available online and is self-paced.
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Our digital and tangible teaching tools appeal to all types of learners!

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1-2-3 Dance

  •   Includes 50 dance step flashcards to mix and mingle, creating unlimited dance routines
  • Add your own style to the movement.
  • Great for dance games!  
  • Includes printable skill set tracking cards.
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Hip Hop In a Box

  •   Includes 100 dance step flashcards to mix and mingle, creating unlimited dance routines
  • Add your own style to the movement.
  • Great for dance games!  
  • Includes printable skill set tracking cards.
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Visual Aids Kits

  • Use to teach and simplify complicated movements.
  • Great for games and space markers.
  • Large set accommodates 12 dancers.
  • Small set accommodates 4 dancers.
  • Non-toxic & dishwasher safe.
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