Alternative Synergy’s method is built on adaptability and trust. We’ve successfully led programs with:
Neurodivergent youth (autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences)
BIPOC communities where cultural identity and movement intersect
Jewish Orthodox communities with unique cultural and religious needs
General youth populations in schools, camps, and community centers
Across all these groups, our approach remains the same: create structured, inclusive environments where confidence, communication, and creativity can thrive.
Your teaching influences someone’s life
an innovative dance pedagogy
built to reshape how we educate through movement—one that trains teachers to lead with clarity, structure, and emotional intelligence.
Created by multidisciplinary artist and educator Amanda Spilinga, this method centers physical storytelling, decision-making, and leadership in the classroom. It helps teachers guide dancers not only to move well, but to think, grow, and connect through their work.
for All Styles. for All Levels.
It is adaptable across all dance styles—from ballet to ballroom, hip hop to jazz—and applies to every learning level, from kindergarten to pre-professional to adult learners. Whether you teach in studios, schools, or residencies, this method meets you where you are and strengthens how you teach.
Want to find out how this method could work for your classroom or rehearsal room?
why this pedagogy exists
YOUR TEACHING SHAPES SOMEONE’S FUTURE.
You're not just teaching movement.
You're managing emotional energy, student confidence, classroom dynamics, performance pressure, and your own growth—all at once.
You’re not just giving people a creative outlet or a fun activity. Your teaching influences their self-worth, their relationship to their body, their confidence, and the way they connect—with themselves and with others.
The ASTC Teaching Method™ is dance education that builds people—not just performers.
It doesn't reject structure—it reclaims its purpose.
It doesn't water down the work—it brings depth to it.
It honors both rigor and relationship, helping educators guide students with direction and dignity.
Whether your dancers are five or fifty, whether they’re exploring, performing, or healing—this method helps you teach them with clarity and care.
The way you teach impacts who your students become
teachers & educators
➤ A flexible structure for emotionally resonant, technically strong classes & performances
➤ Language for feedback that builds trust, not fear
➤ Confidence in your leadership—not just your material
➤ Tools to support different learning styles and personalities
Choreographers & coaches
➤ Rehearsals that build connection without losing direction
➤ Dancers who stay present, adaptable, and deeply engaged
➤ Cast dynamics that fuel depth, not burnout
➤ A feedback model that drives growth without eroding self-worth
Studio Owners & Directors
➤ A unified staff approach that improves consistency and culture
➤ More motivated students—and parents who notice the shift
➤ A method that positions your studio as a progressive leader
➤ Greater teacher retention through shared vision
Ready to teach with more clarity, leadership, and purpose?
Start with a personalized ASTC plan—tailored to your goals, students, and classroom needs.
How Schools, Camps & Organizations Work With ASTC
Teaching Intensives
On-site or virtual workshops designed for studio teams, schools, and teaching artists
Private Mentorship
One-on-one coaching with Amanda Spilinga to develop your pedagogy, class culture, and feedback tools
Residencies & Consulting
For institutions and festivals ready to implement ASTC as part of long-term programming
You’re not just teaching movement.
You’re laying the foundation for how someone sees themselves for the rest of their life.