Teacher Training
Our traditional Teacher Training Program is a highly immersive 4-month experience designed for individuals called to study and embody The Class method through movement, music, breath, presence, facilitation, and somatic education. Training includes in-studio and group virtual sessions, home study, practice Classes, one-on-one time with the Training and Development Team, and a final review. At this time, it requires full-time, in-person participation in either New York or Los Angeles. Those that graduate go on to teach at one of our studio locations. Interested in teacher training in NY or LA? We invite you to submit an application. For all other inquiries, see additional resources below.
Teacher Training Application Process
All applicants must:
- Currently live in either New York or Los Angeles - ideally within 30 miles of your local studio.
- Submit an application, resume, and headshot below.
- Complete 20 Classes prior to in-person auditioning. A mix of Digital and In-Studio Classes is strongly preferred.
- Have at least one year’s experience, either in-person or digitally, leading group movement synchronized to music and staying on the beat.
Don’t meet the experience criteria above? You are still welcome to apply. We review applications on a rolling basis and will keep you informed about upcoming studio recruitment and teacher training audition cycles.
Core Qualities of a Class Teacher
What We Look For:
- Technique: excellent form and alignment, clear vocal quality, authentic speak, intelligent cueing of all transitions.
- Energy: passion, wisdom, inspiration, a mix of fire and softness.
- Personality: confident, a magnetic, uplifting and grounded presence, ability to command a room, professional.
- Music: method-aligned, soulful, dynamic song choices that will build with the movement in your Classes.
- Rhythm: the ability to identify, count, and lead students on the beat.
- Digital Presence: the ability to teach The Class on camera in our Digital Studio and connect to students around the world.
Online Training Opportunities
If you are based outside of our studio cities and are looking to study, train, or eventually lead The Class, we invite you to explore Field Study - our immersive somatic education and methodology program designed to deepen your understanding of The Class technology and teachings.
Email [email protected] with any programming questions.
Bring The Class To Your Community
We are exploring ways to expand teacher training access in the coming years. Submit the form below to be notified if and when training opportunities become available near you or share any other questions or comments.