Fundamental footwork, spatial awareness, and body coordination within various dance styles. Develops beat synchronization, tempo recognition, and movement patterns to enhance physical rhythm.
A weekly fitness and movement series designed for students of all abilities, focusing on social-emotional learning through physical activity and group coordination.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th Grade PE focused on the artistic and athletic composition of gymnastics floor routines, moving from individual skills to a cohesive performance.
This 10th-grade gymnastics sequence guides students from performing isolated skills to composing fluid, artistic floor routines. It focuses on the choreography of transitions, spatial utilization, musicality, and peer feedback to enhance the aesthetic and athletic quality of gymnastics performances.
This sequence explores how rhythm and timing function as defining characteristics of various cultural dance forms, focusing on West African, Jazz, Latin, and Contemporary styles. Students will analyze and embody concepts such as polycentrism, swing, the clave, and rubato to understand the intersection of culture and musicality.
A 9th-grade physical education and dance sequence that explores body percussion and polyrhythms. Students learn to use their bodies as instruments, layer complex rhythms, and collaborate to create original 32-count routines.
A comprehensive unit for 10th-grade PE students to explore the relationship between musical architecture and dance. Students progress from analyzing song structures to creating complex choreography based on specific instrumental layers and rhythmic textures.
This project-based sequence empowers 8th-grade students to become choreographers by analyzing musical structure and translating it into movement. Students map rhythmic topography, explore movement dynamics, and collaborate on original choreography that visually decodes musical phrasing and timing.
A 10th-grade physical education sequence focusing on the deconstruction of musical rhythms and their physical application through complex movements, syncopation, and group synchronization. Students progress from basic beat detection to advanced polyrhythmic coordination and performance mastery.
This sequence focuses on the acquisition of intermediate floor skills and the artistic integration of these movements into a fluid routine. Students analyze biomechanics, practice spotting, and design a graded performance.
A comprehensive 10th-grade dance unit exploring the fundamental elements of choreography: Space, Time, and Energy. Students progress from basic spatial awareness to complex synthesis and performance, developing both physical skill and critical analysis.
A project-based sequence where 8th-grade students act as athletic trainers to design and lead sport-specific flexibility routines, moving from research and personal assessment to instructional leadership.
An 8-session introductory yoga program designed for middle and high school students, focusing on mindfulness, physical flexibility, and stress management techniques.
A comprehensive yoga series featuring a deep-dive chair yoga masterclass with guided videos and a follow-up standing flow session for beginners. Designed to build both mental calm and physical strength.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 10th-grade dance students exploring anatomical alignment, core stability, and their application across various dance genres to improve technique and prevent injury.
