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Training Formats

Zoom 
In-School PD  
Humming Grove Intensives

Who We Serve
 Teachers
(of ages 
2–5 • 5–8 • 8–12 • 12–18)
 
• Parents
• Independent Teaching Artists
Camp Educators
• Principals 
 Curriculum Designers

What You’ll Learn

Each workshop uses our Codes in Color methodology with time to practice tools and content. You’ll leave with concrete activities, lesson plans, and movement-with-music resources to make arts-integrated learning simple, joyful, and sustainable.

Zoom Sessions

  • Live, interactive trainings and Q&A
  • Digital materials included: songs, dances, videos, lesson plans, lyrics & chords, and links
  • Great for: first experience, refreshers, remote teams

Try a Free Intro (Monthly):
1st Saturday of each month
starting February 2026 • 1 hr 20 min

Professional Development Workshops (In Schools)

  • Half-day or full-day PD tailored by age range and focus area
  • Optional demo lessons with your students
  • Planning time with teachers to adapt activities to your curriculum
  • Great for: school-wide adoption, grade-level rollouts

Training Intensives at Humming Grove Sanctuary

  • Immersive 1-day or 3 to 5-day residential retreats
  • Signature workshops with practice sessions, repertoire building, original content generation, and enjoyable reflection processes
  • Nourishing schedule, nature breaks, optional evening jam and improv sessions
  • Great for: deep skill-building, team cohesion, program launches

Added Perks:

  • Quality relief time for integration: local hikes, music evenings, reflective practice
  • Comfortable on-site accommodations and great food (nourishing, simple, delicious)
  • Optional excursions: Santa Fe walks, concerts, Northern New Mexico touring (e.g., pueblos, canyons, hot springs)
  • Lodging flexibility: optional rooms in nearby Airbnbs & motels if preferred
  • Easy access: shuttle and transportation options available (ask during registration)

Zoom Sessions

  • Live, interactive trainings and Q&A
  • Digital materials included: songs, dances, videos, lesson plans, lyrics & chords, and links
  • Great for: first experience, refreshers, remote teams

Try a Free Intro (Monthly):
1st Saturday of each month
starting February 2026 • 1 hr 20 min

Professional Development Workshops (In Schools)

  • Half-day or full-day PD tailored by age range and focus area
  • Optional demo lessons with your students
  • Planning time with teachers to adapt activities to your curriculum
  • Great for: school-wide adoption, grade-level rollouts

Training Intensives at Humming Grove Sanctuary

  • Immersive 1-day or 3 to 5-day residential retreats
  • Signature workshops with practice sessions, repertoire building, original content generation, and enjoyable reflection processes
  • Nourishing schedule, nature breaks, optional evening jam and improv sessions
  • Great for: deep skill-building, team cohesion, program launches

Added Perks:

  • Quality relief time for integration: local hikes, music evenings, reflective practice
  • Comfortable on-site accommodations and great food (nourishing, simple, delicious)
  • Optional excursions: Santa Fe walks, concerts, Northern New Mexico touring (e.g., pueblos, canyons, hot springs)
  • Lodging flexibility: optional rooms in nearby Airbnbs & motels if preferred
  • Easy access: shuttle and transportation options available (ask during registration)

Inside Every Training

  • Codes in Color methodology—clear lenses for lesson design
  • Movement-with-Music—150+ original songs with choreography & call-and-response
  • Versatility Kits—rhythm & coordination, theater improv, storytelling games
  • Ready-to-use plans—lyrics & chords, activity steps, differentiation by age range
  • Practice time—try it, teach it, get feedback, refine
  • Take-home toolkit—printables + follow-up video links

FAQs

  • Do I need to be a dancer or musician?
    No—patterns are easily adoptable, and supports are provided.

    Will I get materials I can use immediately?
    Yes—each session includes ready-to-use arts integration tools and content.

    Are sessions age-specific?
    Yes—choose events labeled for your age range (2–5, 5–8, 8–12, 12–18). Many tools adapt across ages.

    Do you provide certificates?
    Yes—digital PD certificates upon completion.

    Refunds / transfers?
    Full refund up to 7 days before for Zoom session and 1 month in advance for in school PDs and Humming Grove Intensives; transfers allowed to a future date via email.

Inside Every Training

  • Codes in Color methodology—clear lenses for lesson design
  • Movement-with-Music—150+ original songs with choreography & call-and-response
  • Versatility Kits—rhythm & coordination, theater improv, storytelling games
  • Ready-to-use plans—lyrics & chords, activity steps, differentiation by age range
  • Practice time—try it, teach it, get feedback, refine
  • Take-home toolkit—printables + follow-up video links

FAQs

  • Do I need to be a dancer or musician?
    No—patterns are easily adoptable, and supports are provided.

    Will I get materials I can use immediately?
    Yes—each session includes ready-to-use arts integration tools and content.

    Are sessions age-specific?
    Yes—choose events labeled for your age range (2–5, 5–8, 8–12, 12–18). Many tools adapt across ages.

    Do you provide certificates?
    Yes—digital PD certificates upon completion.

    Refunds / transfers?
    Full refund up to 7 days before for Zoom session and 1 month in advance for in school PDs and Humming Grove Intensives; transfers allowed to a future date via email.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

We design trainings to be accessible, trauma-aware, and adaptable. Zoom sessions offer captions; on-site PD adapts to your facilities. Share access needs during registration.