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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
A dance teacher and a physical therapist sit at a table while they attend the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor Certification. The female dance teacher is wearing a gray shirt and the female physical therapist is wearing a white shirt. A dance teacher and a physical therapist sit at a table while they attend the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor Certification. The female dance teacher is wearing a gray shirt and the female physical therapist is wearing a white shirt.
  • 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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Train Your Entire Staff!

with the Inspire-Create-Educate Studio Membership

Tricia Gomez, creator of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance, sits on the floor with another adult student who is attending the RWID certification. There are green squares, yellow circles, red hearts, and blue triangles on the floor. These shapes are used for the Rhythm lessons part of the RWID class framework to helo with visual learning. Tricia Gomez, creator of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance, sits on the floor with another adult student who is attending the RWID certification. There are green squares, yellow circles, red hearts, and blue triangles on the floor. These shapes are used for the Rhythm lessons part of the RWID class framework to helo with visual learning.
  • Inclusive Teaching Skills: Learn to recognize, access, and accommodate students' unique needs, no matter what genre/age/level they teach!
  • Training is Individual: Each staff member has their own learning portal.
  • Track progress: Staff is provided with Letters of Completion as they complete webinars. Use them for wage increases and promotion incentives!
  • Global Support: Gain exclusive access to our private Facebook community for support.

3 Steps to get started

  • Register your studio
  • Add the number of staff accounts needed
  • Send your custom staff registration link to your staff so they can create their personal learning portal to start learning!
Prices starting at

$999 USD

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Included:

 Many Modules from the Rhythm Works course including

Classroom Management SOS course

Single-Topic Webinars

Resource Portal including:
  • Teaching Tips
  • Class Activities & Games
  • Sign Language Tutorials
  • Coloring Pages
  • Dance Combos
  • Parent Education
  • Student Benefit Social Media Posts
  • Social Story Templates

"Hip Hop In a Box" & "1-2-3 Dance" videos
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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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