The Performance School

Teacher Education at The Performance School is designed for independent, self-directed learners. The Program integrates students working on their own, working with us, and working with other teachers.

The Program is a continuous course of study under the guidance of the Performance School faculty, and is based on the Teacher Education Workbook, which will be available through The Performance School website for registered students. The Workbook contains an integrated and comprehensive set of readings, writing assignments and guides for experimenting between in person classes.

While the anticipated duration of the Program is three years, qualification as a teacher depends greatly on the individual student and the intensity of the work they do. Unlike most other teacher training programs, graduation from The Performance School does not depend on a specific amount of time spent in class. Instead, students qualify as teachers when they have satisfied The Performance School Graduation Criteria. Most students will need a minimum of three years of study; however, students who enter (for example) with extensive background in anatomy, teaching or study of the Technique may qualify in less time. All students receive annual written evaluations of their progress, based on the Graduation Criteria.