Teaching Toolkit
The CKB Certified Ballet Instructor Program was created to support teachers who want to bring clarity, structure, and passion to their ballet classes. Whether you're new to teaching or have years of experience, this program offers guidance rooted in real-world experience and best practices.
Inside the program, you’ll explore class structure, student development, musicality, corrections, vocabulary, teaching strategies, and more. With a blend of technical guidance, creative tools, and teaching philosophy, this certification prepares you to make a lasting impact in the studio.
This is more than a course—it’s a full teaching toolkit designed for instructors ready to refine and elevate their teaching craft.
Includes:
- 4 Core Modules: Class design, barre work, center work, and allegro
- Crafting the Ballet Class course (video lessons & workbook)
- Beyond the Barre book (teaching guide)
- NEW: Inspire and Elevate pedagogy course
- NEW: Beyond Technique pedagogy book
- Digital certificate upon successful completion
- Lifetime access to all materials and updates
Meet Your Instructor
Clifton Keefer Brown Clifton Keefer Brown is a master ballet educator with over 30 years of teaching, choreography, and academic leadership experience. He developed and led the only accredited BA in Dance program in Kentucky and has taught internationally across Europe and the U.S.
His unique approach to ballet instruction blends clarity, structure, musicality, and care. Clifton believes great teachers inspire dancers not just to move better—but to believe in themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I'm not happy with my purchase can I get a refund?
Please in get contact at any time if you're not satisfied with your coaching. We do our best to ensure all clients are happy and need to determine on a case-by-case basis the eligibility of refunds.
How does appointment scheduling work?
When you've completed purchasing you'll be able to login to your coaching account and can find out the next steps required to book a time for your appointment from there.
❓ FAQs:
Q: Is this program self-paced?
A: Yes! You can move through each module on your own schedule with lifetime access.
Q: Do I get a certificate?
A: Yes, upon completing all course requirements, you’ll receive a digital certificate and have the option to be listed as a certified instructor.
Q: Is this for new or experienced teachers?
A: Both! The program offers foundational structure for newer teachers and valuable tools and refinement for experienced educators.
Q: What if I already bought one of the books or courses separately?