The Curriculum Lab
Price
$449
Duration
4 Weeks
About the Course
The Curriculum Lab is a 4-week self-paced, application-heavy course designed to help you move from scattered lesson plans to a fully aligned, progressive, and research-informed ballet curriculum. Through a blend of video lessons, downloadable resources, and practical curriculum-building tools, you’ll design a curriculum that clarifies your goals, strengthens your teaching, and supports student growth.
Module 1: Curriculum Mapping & Learning Objectives
Understand the “why” behind modern curriculum design.
Build a curriculum map tailored to your studio’s levels and goals.
Craft SMART learning objectives aligned with dancer development.
Module 2: Class Progressions by Level & Age
Sequence technique, artistry, theory, and wellness across all levels.
Build pathways that support age-appropriate, skill-specific progression.
Develop specific skill progressions (e.g., pirouettes) with precision.
Module 3: Lesson Planning Strategies – The Teacher's Toolbox
Design cohesive classes that align with your curriculum map.
Incorporate flow, recovery, and cognitive load principles into your structure.
Create a vault of exercises, music, and templates that streamline planning.
Module 4: Assessment & Curriculum Refinement
Use ongoing, holistic assessment to measure and improve student progress.
Analyze data to identify individual and program-wide growth.
Refine your curriculum to stay responsive and forward-moving.
Your Instructor
Austin Crumley
Austin Crumley is a former professional ballet dancer turned ballet educator and pedagogical specialist. He is committed to transforming ballet education through science-backed strategies, human-centered teaching, and modern curricular design. With a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy and an M.Ed in Education, Austin draws from both professional performance and classroom experience to help dance educators implement progressive systems that support dancer growth, prevent burnout, and foster lasting learning.