Become a Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor 

Empower your students through movement, music, and evidence-based practices.

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 Become a Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor 

Empower your students through movement, music, and evidence-based practices.

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Start Your Certification

Rhythm Works provides a way to understand
the unique needs of your students.

 The Foundation 

  • Combines proven methods from different therapies with music and dance.

  • The class structure makes it easy and enjoyable for students who need extra help.

 The Outcomes 

  • Self-control
  • Focus
  • Motor skills
  • Cognitive processing
  • Memory & recall
  • Executive function
  • Social skills
  • Body/Self awareness
  • Communication
  • Risk-taking
  • and MORE!

 The Key 

  • We use 150 dance steps sorted into 31 groups that support sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development.

  • This allows us to pick class content that helps students work on things they find hard.

Rhythm Works provides a way to understand
the unique needs of your students.

 The Foundation 

  • Combines proven methods from different therapies with music and dance.

  • The class structure makes it easy and enjoyable for students who need extra help.

 The Outcomes 

  • Self-control
  • Focus
  • Motor skills
  • Cognitive processing
  • Memory & recall
  • Executive function
  • Social skills
  • Body/Self awareness
  • Communication
  • Risk-taking
  • and MORE!

 The Key 

  • We use 150 dance steps sorted into 31 groups that support sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development.

  • This allows us to pick class content that helps students work on things they find hard.

Online, Self-Paced Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Course

Image of the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance logo. It is a yellow circular swirl with multi-colored puzzle pieces that are shaped to look like a person dancing. The words "RWID Instructor Certification On-Demand Online Course is above the logo over a red stripe. Image of the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance logo. It is a yellow circular swirl with multi-colored puzzle pieces that are shaped to look like a person dancing. The words "RWID Instructor Certification On-Demand Online Course is above the logo over a red stripe.
  • Approx. 17 hours of video education
  • 1 year to complete course (recommended completion in 1 mo.)
  • Topics include challenging behavior, sensory processing, cognitive & physical disabilities, class content customization, developmentally appropriate choreography, and so much more!
  • 377-page Instructor Manual
  • Supporting program music
  • Listing on our active Certified Instructor webpage
  • Access to our Facebook support group, and premium teaching and marketing resources once certified
  • See FAQ's regarding annual licensing fee, final exam, and practical application submission requirements

 

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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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Large Visual Aids Kits

  • Use to teach and simplify complicated movements.
  • Great for games and space markers.
  • 63-piece large set accommodates 11 dancers & 1 teacher.
  • Non-toxic & dishwasher safe.
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RWID Routine Starter Pack

  • 4 routine combos with 2-3 level variations to accommodate all abilities
  • Video tutorials
  • Class-by-class lesson plans with suggested playlists, prop requirements, activities & games

All of this for only $975 USD + Shipping

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Online, Self-Paced Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Course

Image of the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance logo. It is a yellow circular swirl with multi-colored puzzle pieces that are shaped to look like a person dancing. The words "RWID Instructor Certification On-Demand Online Course is above the logo over a red stripe. Image of the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance logo. It is a yellow circular swirl with multi-colored puzzle pieces that are shaped to look like a person dancing. The words "RWID Instructor Certification On-Demand Online Course is above the logo over a red stripe.
  • Approx. 17 hours of video education
  • 1 year to complete course (recommended completion in 1 mo.)
  • Topics include challenging behavior, sensory processing, cognitive & physical disabilities, class content customization, developmentally appropriate choreography, and so much more!
  • 377-page Instructor Manual
  • Supporting program music
  • Listing on our active Certified Instructor webpage
  • Access to our Facebook support group, and premium teaching and marketing resources once certified
  • See FAQ's regarding annual licensing fee, final exam, and practical application submission requirements

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.
An image of Hip Hop In a Box box cover, samples of the Hip Hop In a Box flashcards, and a sample image of the Hip Hop In a Box Skill Tracking Card Template An image of Hip Hop In a Box box cover, samples of the Hip Hop In a Box flashcards, and a sample image of the Hip Hop In a Box Skill Tracking Card Template

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.
An image of the large Visual Aids Kit that includes 3 blue open square frames, 3 green open square frames, 3 yellow open square frames, 3 red open square frames, 12 yellow circles, 12 red hearts, 12 green squares, 12 blue triangles, a green stripe, a yellow stripe and a blue card holder. An image of the large Visual Aids Kit that includes 3 blue open square frames, 3 green open square frames, 3 yellow open square frames, 3 red open square frames, 12 yellow circles, 12 red hearts, 12 green squares, 12 blue triangles, a green stripe, a yellow stripe and a blue card holder.

Large Visual Aids Kits

  • Use to teach and simplify complicated movements.
  • Great for games and space markers.
  • 63-piece large set accommodates 11 dancers & 1 teacher.
  • Non-toxic & dishwasher safe.
A blue square has the words "Target Audience: Therapists, School teachers, certified RWID Instructors, RWID Routine Started Pack." There are images of teachers in squares and a row of cartoon students at the bottom. A blue square has the words "Target Audience: Therapists, School teachers, certified RWID Instructors, RWID Routine Started Pack." There are images of teachers in squares and a row of cartoon students at the bottom.

RWID Routine Starter Pack

  • 4 routine combos with 2-3 level variations to accommodate all abilities
  • Video tutorials
  • Class-by-class lesson plans with suggested playlists, prop requirements, activities & games

All of this for only $975 USD + Shipping

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RWID IS FOR YOU!

Here's a short list of a few professions that find value in the
Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor Certification Course:

 Dance Teachers,
Studio Owners, & Assistants 

Occupational Therapists & Assistants 

Physical Therapists & Assistants 

ABA Therapists & Assistants

Speech & Language Pathologists 

Dance & Recreational Therapists 

Cheer & All Star Coaches 

Sp. Ed. & K-12 Educators 

PE/APE Teachers & Coaches 

RWID is for you!

Here's a short list of a few professions that find value in the
Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor Certification Course:
  • Dance Teachers, Studio Owners, & Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists & Assistants
  • Physical Therapists & Assistants
  • ABA Therapists & Assistants
  • Speech & Language Pathologists
  • Dance & Recreational Therapists
  • Cheer & All Star Coaches
  • Sp. Ed. & K-12 Educators
  • PE/APE Teachers & Coaches
Learning Objectives
Modifications
​​​​​​​Sensory
Behavior
Identify physical & cognitive disabilities and demonstrate modifications of content based on abilities of each participant.
 Identify common presentations of sensory challenges & possible best practices to get the learner into an optimal learning state. 
Identify antecedents, behaviors, & consequences, and effectively encourage desired alternative behaviors.
Choreography
Musicality
Identify & demonstrate developmentally appropriate choreography based on cognitive load.
     
Identify & replicate rhythm patterns, musical sentences, and music theory/structure to aid in music mapping. 
 Learner Types 
 Customization 
Dance Games
Recognize the "learner type" of each participant and demonstrate the most effective "teaching style."
Determine effective program activities and content that meet the elements of each participant's individual therapy goals.
Choose activities/games that incorporate skills from the 5 developmental domains based on participant's skill level.
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Learning Objectives
​​​​​​​Sensory
 Identify common presentations of sensory challenges & possible best practices to get the learner into an optimal learning state. 
Modifications
Identify physical & cognitive disabilities and demonstrate modifications of content based on abilities of each participant.
 Customization 
Determine effective program activities and content that meet the elements of each participant's individual therapy goals.
 Learner Types 
Recognize the "learner type" of each participant and demonstrate the most effective "teaching style."
Behavior
Identify antecedents, behaviors, & consequences, and effectively encourage desired alternative behaviors.
Choreography
Identify & demonstrate developmentally appropriate choreography based on cognitive load.
Dance Games
Choose activities/games that incorporate skills from the 5 developmental domains based on participant's skill level.
Musicality
Identify & replicate rhythm patterns, musical sentences, and music theory/structure to aid in music mapping. 
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Join our team today!

"It's so rewarding to see my instructors exploding with excitement & itching to implement your tools in all of their classes as well as begin a new program. What more can I ask for? Such a worthwhile investment!" -Jessica Spencer, Bridgeville, PA

Join our team today!

"It's so rewarding to see my instructors exploding with excitement & itching to implement your tools in all of their classes as well as begin a new program. What more can I ask for? Such a worthwhile investment!" -Jessica Spencer, Bridgeville, PA

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