https://dev.lodcusa.org/rss/newsXML.phpLODC Newshttps://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=21https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=21It is with broken hearts that we announce our dearest Ann passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. To the very end, Ann was the strong, determined, and dignified woman we all loved, a woman who knew exactly what she wanted. She will be dearly missed by us, her LOD family, and the greater dance world. She was a pioneer ahead of her time, and a mentor and inspiration to everyone who knew her. Please understand it was important for the Language of Dance Centers to wait before making any formal, public announcements until all of Ann’s family and close friends were notified. Among her many great accomplishments, which included writing and publishing over 50 books, her proudest was creating the Language of Dance Approach and founding the Language of Dance Trust with its family of worldwide Centers. She was an extremely compassionate person, wanting to share her extensive dance and notation knowledge with the world through the development of the Language of Dance and its Movement Alphabet. Ann strived to make dance and dance literacy accessible and enjoyable for children and adults, from 1 - 103 and beyond! We take comfort in knowing that she lived to be 103, had a remarkable life, and can now be at peace reunited and dancing with her beloved Ivor. We will miss so many things about Ann like her wonderful humor and the way she lit up and commanded any room when she entered. In the coming days, weeks, and months, we will continue to honor our incredible Ann, we will invite the dance community to share your memories and photos, and will ensure her legacy lives on forever.Please see the Royal Academy of Dance's beautiful tribute to Ann: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/remembering-dr-ann-hutchinson-guest/Love, Ann's LOD Family xxx https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=22https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=22It is with deep sadness that we announce another great loss to the Language of Dance Family in the sudden passing of the Language of Dance Centre Director of Language of Dance Studies, Valerie Farrant. Having undergone a major operation at the end of 2019, followed by a long stay in hospital, Val was recovering at home and was optimistic and looking forward to being able to get back to teaching. Following a short illness, she sadly passed away on April 23rd surrounded by close loved ones. Over a 25-year period, Val was an integral part of the Language of Dance family. She taught LOD courses and workshops in a number of countries - Japan, Mexico, and South Africa to name a few. She trained and certified the vast majority of current LOD specialists across the globe, and was instrumental in the setting up of the Language of Dance Centre Mexico and Japan. Val was most people's first contact to the Language of Dance approach. She was a mentor to many, and her expert knowledge was only topped by that of her teacher and our founder, Ann. Val was laid to rest today, May 25, 2022 at the Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground in Christchurch.  We send our love to Val's family today and always. This past month has seen the Language of Dance UK lose 2 iconic members of our family who can never be replaced, but we will strive to ensure that their legacies live on. With love, Val's LOD Family https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=25https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=25The Language of Dance Center proudly announces our newest Foundations Online Graduates!Foundations Part 1 GraduateHeather Vasquez, CaliforniaFoundations Part 2 GraduateCarlyn Wood, GeorgiaFoundations Part 1 and Part 2 GraduatesAdriano Pinheiro, BrazilJonah Carrel, North CarolinaJung Min Lee, South KoreaRobin Branch-Scott, CaliforniaRick Southerland, MarylandEdwin Siquenza, CaliforniaThe LODC gives a special shout-out to previous Foundations Graduates Kimberly Hoj and Morpheus Kostromin for demonstrating their grit and passion for the Language of Dance work by returning to our courses for a refresher. This outstanding group of dance educators and artists, from all over the country and across the globe, completed their Foundations coursework this summer and we are thrilled to welcome them into our LOD Community of Certified Associates!https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=28https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=28 LOD Teacher Trainer Dr. Teresa Heiland's new pedagogy textbook, Leaping into Dance Literacy through the Language of Dance®, is building some exciting buzz. In the August 2023 issue of Journal of Dance Education (JODE), Julie Brodie writes: "Heiland makes a compelling case for LOD as both a pedagogical approach and a conceptual framework for understanding dance. The section on LOD values is a highlight of the book; the focus on “playful learning” for all ages and populations, education of the whole person, and community building all seem particularly relevant to the world today and the needs of our students." Leaping into Dance Literacy through the Language of Dance® presents the theory and purpose underpinning the approaches to dance literacy as explored by the Language of Dance® community in the USA and UK. Through their teacher training programs, they are changing the face of dance-based dance literacy using motif notation. We are in a new era for educating with dance notation, focusing on learners’ engagement by making connections between the learning domains using constructivist and constructionist learning approaches. JODE writer Brodie later adds: "A wealth of ideas and materials are embedded in the third part of the book—essentially a library of lesson plans shared by experienced LOD practitioners working with different populations. The plans are logically organized by age and build from simple to complex. This section alone makes the book a valuable resource for those interested in utilizing Motif Notation in their teaching or creative pursuits. Leaping into Dance Literacy is a welcome addition to books available on dance notation. It is packed with information and ideas for teachers and could also be used in a pedagogy class for students already familiar with Motif Notation. The book’s organization into distinct sections enables readers to use it as a reference book, and not necessarily as a beginning-to-end read." Don't wait. Order your copy today. Julie Brodie (24 Aug 2023): Leaping into Dance Literacy through the Language of Dance®, Journal of Dance Education, DOI: 10.1080/15290824.2023.2222822 https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=30https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=30Reach 2025 with a LODC Membership!   Our membership program is an excellent way to support and grow your use of the Language of Dance with access to Members-Only resources, discounts, and more! We offer numerous membership options to suit our entire community: students, individuals, retirees, and our NEW Institutional Memberships for studios, K-12 schools, organizations, and universities! The funds from our Membership program also help the LODC support our growing community by: creating free community programs, PDs, and workshops; updating and inventing new Language of Dance products; developing new opportunities to enhance and support your Language of Dance practice; launching a new High School LOD Certificate Program; and offering BIPOC and K-12 Dance Educator scholarships for our Foundations and Certification courses. Your LOD membership includes the following awesome benefits: 15% discount on all LODC produced materialsOnline access to numerous, free downloadable scores, Symbol Starters, LODA archives, as well as lesson and activity plans designed just for your teaching populations (K-6th grade, 7-12th grade, and Post Secondary)The annual LODA e-newsletter, produced by our sister-organization, Language of Dance Centre in the UK (coming back soon!)Creative and useful Members-only Postcards- every other monthLarge discounts on our LOD Coaching ServicesFantastic and FREE LOD Themed Lesson Plans and Notation Scores- three times a yearINCREDIBLE DISCOUNTS off our online Language of Dance Foundations Courses! The Language of Dance Center is THRILLED to announce our new Institutional Membership, perfect for Studios, K-12 Schools, Performing Arts Organizations, and Colleges/Universities. Get 2 faculty accounts and discounts for $100Up to 4 faculty accounts and discounts for $200And up to 6 faculty accounts and discounts for $300 Institutional memberships come with all of the great benefits above plus our Educational institution bulk publication discount:10% on 11-20 items of the same title15% on 21-30 items of the same title20% on 31+ items of the same title Don't miss out on any of these great benefits and help us build a stronger LOD community by joining TODAY!   https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=31https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=31Join us next summer for LOD Foundations Online: Part 2The Language of Dance Center will only offer Part 2 of our popular LOD Foundations Online coursework in Summer 2025. If you have already taken Part 1 Foundations, this is for you! If you have not started either of our Foundations Courses yet, this is ALSO for you! Our Foundations Courses can be taken in any order. Join the exciting action and our growing community, AND spend some time reinvigorating your dance practice and artistry. Through LOD, the dance possibilities are endless!Foundations Online Part 2Full Course Community Kickoff Event: June 21Asynchronous Work June 21-July 3Synchronous Sessions: July 7-12, 2025Instructors:  Shana Habel, Cassie Rossi, Corazon TierraFoundations Part 2 Synchronous meeting times: Full Course Community Kickoff Event: Saturday 6/21, 11 am-12:30 ET (90 min)Part 2: Monday through Friday 7/7-11, 6:30-9:30 pm ET (3 hours)Saturday 7/12, 1-5 pm ET (4 hours, as needed)K-12 and BIPOC Student Scholarships available, too.Registration ApplicationFind more information and Register TODAY!  https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=32https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=32Our one-of-a-kind Parts of the Body Poster features our PoB Person, with 7 general and 34 specific LOD body part symbols, now all in spanish. Made of sturdy artists' canvas with reinforced grommets for easy display and hanging options, protecting the poster from thumbtack holes and enabling the poster to last the lifetime of your dance studio.Get this one of a kind poster today!https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=33https://dev.lodcusa.org/index.php?pageId=40&newsId=33Our stunning Movement Alphabet Posters are now available in Spanish for any Multi-Language dance studio. The thick and dark symbols can be seen from anywhere in the studio. Made of sturdy artist's canvas with reinforced grommets for easy display and hanging options, protecting the poster from thumbtack holes and enabling the poster to last the lifetime of your dance studio.Get your Awesome and Inclusive Poster Today!