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We are thankful for each and every one of you, fro

We are thankful for each and every one of you, from the newest to MT to our long time MT Family. Each of you give unique contributions to master classes and beyond. We thank you for continuing to support the New York Institute of Dance & Education and look forward to continued joy, dance and growth together.

This week we have 3 Online Master Classes to kick off the Thanksgiving Week and we hope to see you online.

Please click the link in the bio for more info and to register.
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Monday 11/23: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 11/24: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

#dance #mcleodtechnique #masterclasses #thankful #ballet #contemporarydance #morethandance #online #dancers #danceclass

Join us for this weeks McLeod Technique Online Mas

Join us for this weeks McLeod Technique Online Master Classes! All ages and abilities welcome. Registration link in bio. Feel free to message us for more info.

Monday 11/16: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EST
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 11/17: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 11/18:
12:00-1:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 11/19:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 11/21:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 11/22:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#dance #mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #contemporarydance #professionaldance #onlinedance #emotionaldevelopment #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #supportthearts #globaldance

McLeod Technique Online Master Classes for this we

McLeod Technique Online Master Classes for this week are out! Can’t wait to see you!

Monday 11/9: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EST
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 11/10: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 11/11:
12:00-1:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 11/12:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 11/14
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 11/15:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#dance #ballet #mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #contemporarydance #balletdance #morethandance #wellness #danceclass #pt #emotionaldevelopment

#Throwbackthursday to the 2020 Online New York Dan

#Throwbackthursday to the 2020 Online New York Dance Festival. “We Believe Joy Should Be the Standard.” and all New York Institute of Dance & Education, Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and McLeod Technique events, workshops, and master classes whether in person or online, live that principle. Who have you shared joy with today?

#mcleodtechnique #joyshouldbethestandard #joy #dance #nydf2020 #nydf30year #ballet #contemporarydance #morethandance #tbt #laughter #emotionaldevelopment #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #followkdt

A new month and new week of McLeod Technique Maste

Join us for this weeks McLeod Technique Online Mas

Join us for this weeks McLeod Technique Online Master Classes! Registration link in bio!

DM for more info!

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Monday 10/26: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 10/27: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 10/28:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 10/29:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 10/31
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 11/1:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #mtgroove #dance #dancersofinsta #contemporarydance #ballet #ballerina #morethandance #wellness #pt #emotionaldevelopment

A final opportunity to be pleasantly Shocked! Jo

A final opportunity to be pleasantly Shocked! Join us for the final day of the MT Body Shock Online Mini Intensive. Tomorrow, Sunday October 25!

Enjoy 2 hours of MT Master Classes that will give you a physical and emotional recharge. Tomorrow is classic McLeod Technique including MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application, and MT RMF for Pointe!

MT RMF for Ballet Application supports classical ballet with scientific construction allowing dancers to grow with healthier bodies for longer careers. It helps dancers at any age achieve their maximum flexibility, strength and alignment.

Take a step Sunday: October 25th:
2:00-3:00 PM EST - MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application
3:00-4:00 PM EST - MT RMF for Pointe - (May be taken en flat as well)

Cost: $50
Registration link in bio!

#dance #mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #pointe #instaballet #ballerina #onlinemasterclass #wellness #emotionaldevelopment #morethandance #blackexcellence

Day 2 of MT Body Shock is today! MT Reinforced Mot

Day 2 of MT Body Shock is today! MT Reinforced Motor Function and McLeod Technique Modern starting today at 1pm EST! DM for info or click the link in the bio to register!

1:00-2:00 EST - MT Reinforced Motor Function
2:00-3:00 EST - McLeod Technique Modern

#dance #instadance #onlinemasterclass #contemporarydance #dancers #danceclass #ballet #dancersofinsta #professionaldancers #emotionaldevelopment #wellness #morethandance

Tonight is night one of MT Body Shock! We will sta

Tonight is night one of MT Body Shock! We will start with McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function and end with MT Afro Hip Hop. Come get your groove with us online and kick off the weekend with joy!

Tonight - Friday 10/23/20
5:30-7:30 pm EST

DM for mor info or registration link is in the bio!

#mcleodtechnique #dance #masterclass #wellness #groove #hiphopdance #Zoom #instadancers #allages #emotionaldevelopment #joy #blackexcellence #friday

This week we have online Master Classes and an onl

This week we have online Master Classes and an online Mini Intensive on the weekend!

Monday 10/19: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 10/20: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 10/21:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 10/22:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Friday 10/23:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
MT Body Shock - Online Mini-Intensive
•MT Reinforced Motor Function •MT Afro Hip Hop

Saturday 10/24:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
MT Body Shock - Online Mini-Intensive
•MT Reinforced Motor Function •McLeod Technique Modern

Sunday 10/25:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
MT Body Shock - Online Mini-Intensive
•MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application
•MT RMF for Pointe

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #dancers #instadance #onlinedanceclass #contemporarydance #ballet #balletdancers #wellness #morethandance #blackbusiness #blackexcellence

MT Body Shock is an Online Mini Intensive on Octob

MT Body Shock is an Online Mini Intensive on October 23-25. With 2 hours of classes each day you’ll get a physical and emotional jump start to classic McLeod Technique through classes including MT Reinforced Motor Function (RMF), MT RMF for Ballet Application, MT RMF for Pointe, MT Afro Hip Hop, and McLeod Technique Modern (MT Modern). This mini-intensive is $50/day or a discounted $125 for the full Online Mini Intensive. DM for details, registration link in bio.

Join us!

October 23:
5:30-6:30 PM EST - MT Reinforced Motor Function
6:30-7:30 PM EST - MT Afro Hip Hop

October 24:
1:00-2:00 PM EST - MT Reinforced Motor Function
2:00-3:00 PM EST - McLeod Technique Modern

October 25:
2:00-3:00 PM EST - MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application
3:00-4:00 PM EST - MT RMF for Pointe

#dance #mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #balletdancers #instaballet #contemporarydance #professionaldance #wellness #morethandance #miniintensive #onlineintensive #danceclass #emotionaldevelopment #personalitydevelopment

This weeks Online Master Classes with the New York

This weeks Online Master Classes with the New York Institute of Dance & Education! DM to register.

Monday 10/12: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT ***New on the schedule***
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 10/13: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 10/14:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 10/15:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 10/17:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #dancers #instadance #onlinedanceclass #contemporarydance #ballet #balletdancers #wellness #morethandance #blackbusiness #blackexcellence

We are looking forward to smiling and sweating wit

We are looking forward to smiling and sweating with you all this week! Check out this weeks schedule and DM for the registration links!

Monday 10/5: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT ***New on the schedule***
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 10/6: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 10/7:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT
⁣MT Masters Open Session
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Thursday 10/8:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT
⁣McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 10/10:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 10/11:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #dance #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #contemporarydance #danceclass #masterclass #onlinedance #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment #wellness #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #dancers #rehabilitation #injuryprevention

Take time for yourself and check out a McLeod Tech

Take time for yourself and check out a McLeod Technique Master Class this week! DM us to register or for more info!

Monday 9/28: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT ***New on the schedule***
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 9/29: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 9/30:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 10/1:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 10/3:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 10/4:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #dance #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #contemporarydance #danceclass #masterclass #onlinedance #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment #wellness #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #dancers #rehabilitation #injuryprevention

McLeod Technique Master Class Schedule - 9/21 - 9/

McLeod Technique Master Class Schedule - 9/21 - 9/27
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Monday 9/21: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EDT ***New on the schedule***
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 9/22: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 9/23:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 9/24:
11:15-11:55 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 9/26:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 9/27:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #dance #ballet #contemporarydance #pointe #balletdancers #dancers #professionaldance #masterclasses #onlinelearning #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #nyidance #wellness #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment

Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application i

Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application is now on the schedule! This McLeod Technique study is an innovation in ballet. RMF for Ballet is a plug-in that supports classical ballet with scientific construction and emotional foundation. It allows dancers to grow in ballet with healthier bodies for longer careers. ⁣Founded by Movement Developer Sean McLeod, the application arrests injuries, prevents joint erosion, and promotes proper alignment.

Monday’s from 6-7 pm EST. DM for details (you do not have to be en pointe to take class).

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #pointe #balletdancers #balletworldwide #wellness #classicalballet #pt #dance #ballerinasofig

Take a moment this week to check out McLeod Techni

Take a moment this week to check out McLeod Technique Master Class es Online! All ages and abilities welcome. DM for details and to register!

⁣⁣Monday 9/14: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Tuesday 9/15: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 9/16:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 9/117:
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 9/19:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 9/20:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#dance #ballet #contemporarydance #pointe #mcleodtechnique #blackexcellence #reinforcedmotorfunction #wellness #pt #onlineclasses #balletworld #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment

We’d love to see you online for McLeod Technique

We’d love to see you online for McLeod Technique Master Classes! Check out the schedule below and message for details:

McLeod Technique Master Class Schedule - 9/8 - 9/13
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Tuesday 9/8: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 9/9:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 9/10:
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 9/12:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 9/13:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #dance #onlinemasterclass #ballet #reinforcedmotorfunction #contemporarydance #groove #mtafrohiphop #wellness #technique #blackexcellence

“Technique is knowing every step you need to do

“Technique is knowing every step you need to do within an exercise, and exactly how to do it. ” - SM

Join our Online Institute. Detailed instruction is something that can be found Online and is found in all McLeod Technique Online Master Classes. The instruction increases a participants ability to embody technique and allows them take that information to other classes they take. All of that, wrapped in needed emotional development that leaves you feeling full at the conclusion of each class. The next step is yours, and we welcome you. Check out our weekly class schedule post and DM to join.

#mcleodtechnique #dance #danceonline #morethandance #blackexcellence #technique #ballet #contemporarydance #onlinelearning #reinforcedmotorfunction #wellness #emotionaldevelopment #followkdt #dancevideo #danceinstruction

There are many opportunities to try McLeod Techniq

There are many opportunities to try McLeod Technique Master Classes Online this week! DM for more info and to register!

#mcleodtechnique #dance #masterclasses #blackexcellence #contemporarydance #ballet #wellness

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McLeod Technique Master Class Schedule - 8/31-9/6⁣⁣
Monday 8/31: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Tuesday 9/1: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 9/2:
12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 09/3:
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 9/5:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 9/6:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

As summer winds down and everyone's fall plans cha

As summer winds down and everyone's fall plans change almost daily, keep something consistent in your schedule with McLeod Technique Online Master Classes. Stay connected, share joy, and improve your dancing and movement mastery. Here is this week's New York Institute of Dance & Education Zoom Master Classes opportunities.

About McLeod Technique: MT is a dance technique and philosophy created by a Black man. We are a Black run business with an approach to dance and movement that moves all people. There is something we can all do to break down systemic racism and sharing Black creation, investing in Black led contributions in dance is incredibly impactful. All ages and abilities are welcome and class is on a sliding fee scale 🙂 If you are in need just ask - we know this is a challenging time!

The time to change is always now. DM us to register! We can’t wait to dance with you, see you there!

Thank you,
Devon McLeod

National Director,
New York Institute of Dance & Education
Associate Producer,
New York Dance Festival Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival

Board Member,
Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre
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McLeod Technique Master Class Schedule - 8/24-8/30
⁣⁣Monday 8/24: ⁣
11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Tuesday 8/25: ⁣
10:15-10:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 8/26:
⁣12:00-1:30 PM EDT⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣

Thursday 8/27:
⁣11:15-11:45 AM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series ⁣

5:30-6:30 PM EDT⁣
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 8/29:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 8/30:
2:00-3:00 PM EDT
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #dance #danceonline #wellness #contemporarydance #ballet #pt #emotionaldevelopment #personalitydevelopment #blackexcellence

There are 3 more opportunities to try out McLeod T

There are 3 more opportunities to try out McLeod Technique online Master Classes this week!

Thursday (today) 5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique with Sean McLeod (@seanmcleodofficial )

Saturday 11:30 AM -12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function with Lorienne Beals (@loriennebeals )

Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM EST
MT Groove with Kierstyn Zaykoski (@kierstyn.zaykoski )

DM if you’re interested!

#dance #mcleodtechnique #contemporarydance #ballet #wellness #stretch #technique #groove #blackexcellence #followkdt

Learning a dance vocabulary that really improves y

Learning a dance vocabulary that really improves your ability to move can happen online. McLeod Technique with NYIDE Online MT Sessions is one of those places. McLeod Technique (MT) takes participants from around the globe, folks of all ages, and helps them learn to improve online. The approach is amazing. Try it for yourself, join our weekly online MT Master Classes led by Certified Personalities from around the nation and globe, including the technique’s creator!

#mcleodtechnique #dance #danceonline #contemporarydance #ballet #dancetechnique #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #globaldance #nydf30year #wellness #emotionaldevelopment #personalitydevelopment

@seanmcleodofficial was interviewed by the lovely

@seanmcleodofficial was interviewed by the lovely @n_hamilton_ and @turnoutradio_ on Wednesday about “What it Means to Be a Master”.

Posted @withregram • @turnoutradio_ How do you define a Master? Coming up on Wednesday August 12, don't miss our interview with Sean McLeod, President of @newyorkinstitutedanceedu! Tune in for the full broadcast at 9:00 a.m. EST on CIUT 89.5 FM. OR, stream the show on Bell Fibe TV, Rogers Cable TV, or the TuneIn Radio App.
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📌 See the full length video by following: New York Institute of Dance and Education (NYIDE) on YouTube. Learn more at www.nyide.com.
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📌About Sean:
Sean McLeod is an Executive Producer, Award Winning Businessman, and American Choreographer whose work spans more than 30 years and 3 continents including New York City, across the US, and internationally to the West Indies, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. Sean is founder of Reaching for Higher Ground Consulting – a Communication, Performance, and Development Company, President of Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and is Executive Producer of the Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival, New York Dance Festival and the Global Dance Initiative. He has worked with several Senators and Congressmen and is a Conference Designer, Fortune 500 Executive Life Coach, Mediation Expert, and Motivational Speaker that uses the arts to teach Personality Development and Emotional Development for Corporations and Executives. He teaches Life Skills to Teens, Parental communication skills to adults, and does Family Development intervention for public schools and universities.

Sean McLeod is President of the New York Institute of Dance & Education and the recipient of countless awards including the coveted Jefferson Award for Public Service to America founded by the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the New York State Liberty Award (the NY Senate's highest honor), and the NAACP Trailblazers Medal of Honor. Sean was inducted into the Auburn Music Hall of Fame and is presently working with the legendary Wycliffe Gordon on new arrangements of "A Soundtrack for Harriet Tubman," a suite of songs he composed nearly 30 years ago. Sean is noted for promoting talent everywhere he works.

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