TEACHERS SEMINAR
THE MIGNON FURMAN Performance Awards Certification
performance awards teachers' SEMINARS
The AAB Teacher Training Course is designed to support and empower ballet teachers around the world. Available both in-person and online, the course introduces teachers to the Performance Awards syllabus, providing practical instruction in technique, musical interpretation, and performance coaching.
Courses are led by the AAB Faculty of Teachers, an exceptional team of professionals who share their knowledge and passion for ballet education with generosity and expertise. Graduates receive official AAB Certification, joining a worldwide community of educators dedicated to the joy and discipline of ballet.
UNITED STATES
Why Introduce AAB Performance Awards?
✅ Exquisite Choreography – Created by the esteemed Mignon Furman, internationally renowned choreographer and founder of the American Academy of Ballet, the Performance Awards feature beautifully designed solos that develop technique, musicality, and stage presence.
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Structured & Progressive Levels – A carefully designed system that allows students to advance at their own pace while refining their artistry.
✅ Builds Confidence & Stage Presence – Performing solo variations helps dancers develop self-assurance and expressive artistry.
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Motivational & Rewarding
– Each dancer receives personalized evaluations and awards, keeping them engaged and inspired.
✅ Parental Engagement – Parents love watching their children perform, strengthening their connection to your school.
✅ Global Recognition – Implemented in over 18 countries, the program is embraced by top ballet schools worldwide.
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Teacher Training & Support – We provide everything you need, from detailed materials to expert training, to seamlessly integrate the program into your curriculum.
The AAB Performance Awards, founded by the visionary Mignon Furman, is more than just a ballet program—it’s a legacy of excellence that nurtures confidence, discipline, and a true love for ballet.
Inspire your students, enhance your school’s curriculum, and bring the AAB Performance Awards to your dancers today! ✨💃
July 13 - 17, 2026
VAGANOVA COURSE
PURCHASE COLLEGE, NY
735 Anderson Hill Rd
July 20 - 24, 2026
performance awards level 1 - 6
PURCHASE COLLEGE, NY
735 Anderson Hill Rd
July 27 - 30, 2026
performanse awards level 7-12
PURCHASE COLLEGE, NY
735 Anderson Hill Rd
BRAZIL
Dear teachers,
The Performance Awards certification course for teachers is now available online!
Performance awards are a program already famous in several countries and applied to several schools around the world.
It is an excellent program that technically and artistically improves its students and certifies them annually, becoming part of the school calendar.
For teachers and school principals, it is a course that enables them to run the program with their students and affiliate them with the American Academy of Ballet, conceptualizing it and giving it prominence in the dance market.
Do not miss this unique opportunity!
March 14-22, 2026
SPAIN
FACTORY BALLET MADRID
Calle del Gral. Pardiñas, 69, Planta Calle, Salamanca
March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026
Inspire. Empower. Transform.
The AAB Performance Awards Teacher Course is your opportunity to join a worldwide network of ballet educators dedicated to excellence, artistry, and joy in dance.
Led by International Faculty, this exclusive course provides in-depth training in the Performance Awards syllabus — a program created by Mignon Furman, founder of AAB, and now taught across more than 20 countries worldwide.
Teachers who complete the course gain the knowledge and materials to introduce the Performance Awards at their schools, helping students build confidence, technique, and performance quality through a unique system of progressive, rewarding choreography.
💎 Why Attend:
- Receive official AAB certification to teach the Performance Awards
- Learn from renowned faculty with international experience
- Get exclusive access to AAB teaching materials, choreography videos, and music
- Empower your dancers with a motivational and joyful system recognized globally
- Network with ballet educators across the world
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@AABSummer
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
American Academy of Ballet – AAB
✨ Join the Movement
Give your students the joy of performing — and join the international family of teachers shaping the future of ballet through the AAB Performance Awards.
Inspire dancers. Transform lives.
Enroll today!
south africa
JANUARY 10 - 18, 2026
ONLINE - ZOOM
🌟 Join the Performance Awards Teacher Course – South Africa 🌟
Inspire. Empower. Transform.
The AAB Performance Awards Teacher Course is your opportunity to join a worldwide network of ballet educators dedicated to excellence, artistry, and joy in dance.
Led by South African and International Faculty, this exclusive course provides in-depth training in the Performance Awards syllabus — a program created by Mignon Furman, founder of AAB, and now taught across more than 20 countries worldwide.
Teachers who complete the course gain the knowledge and materials to introduce the Performance Awards at their schools, helping students build confidence, technique, and performance quality through a unique system of progressive, rewarding choreography.
💎 Why Attend:
- Receive official AAB certification to teach the Performance Awards
- Learn from renowned faculty with international experience
- Get exclusive access to AAB teaching materials, choreography videos, and music
- Empower your dancers with a motivational and joyful system recognized globally
- Network with ballet educators across South Africa and abroad
Follow us on Instagram
@AABSummer
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
American Academy of Ballet – AAB
✨ Join the Movement
Give your students the joy of performing — and join the international family of teachers shaping the future of ballet through the AAB Performance Awards.
Inspire dancers. Transform lives.
Enroll today!
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