Develops technical proficiency and creative movement skills across various styles. Examines choreographic principles alongside the historical and cultural origins of diverse global dance forms.
A first-grade introduction to global dance traditions, exploring dance as communication, storytelling, community building, and performance art. Students learn basic movements from Hula, folk dances, and ballet while developing cultural appreciation and creative expression.
A high-energy Jazz dance unit for 1st graders focusing on body isolations, parallel alignment, stylized walking, and dynamic movement quality. Students progress from isolated movements to a choreographed 8-count phrase.
This sequence explores dance as a storytelling medium across cultures, focusing on gesture, rhythm, and costume to communicate history and myth without words. Students progress from basic pantomime to creating their own narrative choreographies based on cultural traditions.
A 1st-grade dance sequence that explores how nature and animals inspire movement across different cultures, from Indigenous Eagle dances to Chinese Lion dances and fluid Polynesian styles.
A comparative dance sequence for 1st graders exploring the evolution of movement from formal court dances to modern street styles. Students investigate how clothing, music, and social rules shape the way we move across different historical eras.
Students explore percussive dance traditions including Irish Step, Flamenco, and Stepping to discover how the body functions as a musical instrument. Through active listening and rhythmic movement, they develop coordination and cultural appreciation.
A first-grade dance sequence exploring how different cultures use movement and gesture to tell stories without words, featuring Hawaiian Hula, Indian Classical Dance, and Ballet.
A foundational dance technique sequence for 1st graders focusing on body alignment, static balance, isolations, levels, and locomotor movements through a workshop-style approach.
Students explore the elements of 'Time' and 'Energy' in dance. They learn to identify the steady beat, adjust to tempo changes, explore contrasting movement qualities, and eventually choreograph their own simple 8-count phrases.
A 5-lesson sequence for 1st graders to explore spatial awareness, levels, pathways, and locomotor movements through the lens of a 'Movement Adventure'. Students learn to move safely and creatively in both personal and shared spaces.
A primary introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet for 1st graders, focusing on postural alignment, turnout, and basic movements like pli\u00e9 and relev\u00e9. Students develop core strength, discipline, and graceful control.
