The MIU Affiliate Programme represents The M Intensive University School’s inspiring and revolutionary approach to training and assessing private and recreational dance teachers. Designed to be delivered within their own schools, it offers young dance students a transformative, holistic learning experience. This innovative syllabus-based model empowers teachers to inspire, guide, and support a diverse range of students, fostering a love for learning and encouraging them to find joy and purpose in every step of their dance journey.
To become an official MIU affiliate, you should be an MIU Registered Horton or Graham Teacher. Marquita D. J. and Audrey L., our dedicated graduates, exemplify the excellence of instruction cultivated at M Intensive University and inspire their students to reach similar heights.
We are thrilled to offer an engaging experience with our MIU Affiliate Programme, tailored to your teaching aspirations. You can improve your teaching skills through our Intensive training course or advance further by applying for our comprehensive Affiliate Teacher Training.
This journey is offered to MIU-registered teachers who have completed our intensive Teacher training course. This continuous programme equips teachers with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to implement and teach the MIU Affiliate Programme effectively in their dance schools, using a collaborative approach to ensure smooth implementation. Upon completion, they can be recognised as official Affiliate Teachers of M Intensive University with ongoing membership. The Affiliate Programme includes up to 6 levels, each tailored to specific age groups. Its content is based on the MIU Training Model for Optimal Dance Training and incorporates both movement and contextual studies at each level.
The Affiliate Teacher training includes:
Introduction webinar
Three live sessions, including an intensive training course, coaching and a refresher session
Training for Affiliate Programme Levels 1-3 (for children aged 12+ and recreational practice)
Option to learn Affiliate Programme Levels 4-6 Standard and Enhanced (for students aged 15+).
Pre-Affiliation trial implementation period, which includes two online webinars
Teaching evaluation
Post-Affiliation online training sessions to support you through the student assessment process
Experience the Affiliate Programme content, values, methodology and student training philosophy first-hand
Receive invaluable feedback on your teaching practice
With your MIU affiliate annual membership, you will be listed in the Affiliate Teachers directory, receive an affiliate registration number, and obtain an Affiliate Teacher Certificate each year
Access ongoing professional development opportunities
Become part of a supportive online community of fellow Affiliate Teachers
Eligible for full Affiliate Teacher status to deliver the programme to students in your own dance school as an Affiliate Teacher of M Intensive University
Enhance your knowledge with full access to a customised video-on-demand platform, offering over 420 videos, including live classes, Graham/Horton studies, and MIU’s expert Teacher masterclasses
Ability to train and submit students for assessment and receive guidance with monitoring and moderation of assessment results
Option to progress your Affiliate training and membership to include Levels 4-6 Standard and Enhanced
Affiliate Teacher training
MIU Graham/Horton teacher training graduates at Level 3 minimum
Value pedagogical study as part of their training
Value innovation, diversity, and versatility
Prioritise the need for holistic dance training grounded in codified dance methods
A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent in your home country
Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
MIU Registered Horton and Graham Teacher, Meighan W. Graduated with honours after successfully completing both our teacher training programmes in the same academic year.
MIU graduates have proven their ability to design lessons with well-defined learning outcomes and relevant content tailored to the needs of all learners. They can employ various teaching methods suited to diverse students and deliver a structured class that maintains continuity and progression, communicating clearly and guiding students effectively. They demonstrate skills through physical demonstrations and ensure that students understand how to use the codified Graham/Horton technique. They foster students’ appreciation and creativity by integrating appropriate music to enrich learning experiences. Additionally, they provide targeted feedback aligned with learning goals and student needs. They create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment and conduct reflective evaluations of their teaching, showing a clear understanding of the outcomes.
How to apply
Your Continuous MIU Affiliate Programme assessment
MIU-registered Graham/Horton teachers can apply as soon as they have completed our online teacher training. Their MIU teacher training, final examination and essay are validated as the first step towards the Affiliate Programme application. You will need to provide the following documentation to complete your application as part of your continuous assessment.
Applicants should prepare a 6-step professional written presentation and a video statement, explaining in complete transparency:
The age group of their students, whether the delivery of Graham/Horton lessons will be for recreational or vocational purposes, and how it will support their growth in a hobby and, if applicable, on a professional basis.
The impact of the MIU affiliation on their community and on learning outcomes should be clearly stated, along with a long-term vision for how this affiliation can benefit their community and their own teaching practice.
Include your current teaching experience as a contemporary/modern teacher in a vocational or recreational setting.
Applicants will submit two written documents: Horton or Graham lesson plans, each accompanied by a relevant reflection and evaluation of teaching and learning in the class, demonstrating a clear understanding of the outcomes. One lesson plan should be designed for beginner students aged 12+, and the other for Int/Adv students aged 15+. If you graduated from both teacher training programmes, you may submit one lesson plan for Graham and one for Horton at the levels described above.
Present yourself and your project in a self-taped video describing how your current teaching aligns with the MIU Horton/Graham approach. Explain why you want to become an MIU Affiliate teacher and the context in which you plan to use this affiliation, whether in your own school, employment, or as a guest instructor. Reflect on your training journey at MIU from the dance student's perspective and on how its key elements will benefit your students. To conclude, explain how you perceive your role and responsibilities within the Graham/Horton lineage at your current location. The video shouldn't be longer than 5 minutes.
A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent in your home country will be added to your application.
Email your document to our school head office
Applicants are assessed on:
Effective communication and presentation skills
Their ability to articulate and communicate their understanding of the programme and suitability for it
Their ability to communicate effectively in English or their own language.
Places are offered based on the selection criteria above.
Note: Applicants will be required to demonstrate an adequate ability to understand and communicate in English. As a result, written communication in the application should be in English. The video application can be in their native language, with English subtitles.
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