Dance

A 3rd-grade sequence tracing the evolution of American dance from the fusion of African and European traditions to the global impact of Hip Hop. Students explore how culture, music, and social changes shape the way we move.

A 3rd-grade dance sequence focused on contemporary techniques, floor work, and emotional expression through movement levels and gravity.

This sequence introduces 3rd-grade students to the fundamental techniques of jazz dance, focusing on body isolations, rhythmic footwork, and stylized movement. Students progress from simple isolations to complex steps like the pas de bourrée, culminating in a choreographed performance that emphasizes precision and energy.

A foundational dance sequence for 3rd graders focusing on skeletal alignment, core stability, and basic technique. Students move from static posture to dynamic movement using ballet-based fundamentals like pli\u00e9s, relev\u00e9s, and spotting.

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 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders exploring the history of modern dance pioneers and using their 'rule-breaking' concepts to create original choreography. Students move from the naturalism of Duncan to the emotional core of Graham, the chance methods of Cunningham, and the soulful storytelling of Ailey.

A 3rd-grade sequence tracing the evolution of American dance from the fusion of African and European traditions to the global impact of Hip Hop. Students explore how culture, music, and social changes shape the way we move.

A 3rd-grade dance and history sequence exploring how global cultures use hand gestures and movement to preserve myths, genealogy, and stories. Students compare Hula, Bharatanatyam, Ballet pantomime, and mask-based dance to understand nonverbal communication.

A 3rd-grade dance history sequence exploring the functional origins of dance in ancient and indigenous communities. Students investigate how movement serves rituals of worship, harvest, and community building across Native American, West African, and Ancient Greek cultures.

A 3rd-grade dance sequence focused on contemporary techniques, floor work, and emotional expression through movement levels and gravity.

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 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders exploring the history of modern dance pioneers and using their 'rule-breaking' concepts to create original choreography. Students move from the naturalism of Duncan to the emotional core of Graham, the chance methods of Cunningham, and the soulful storytelling of Ailey.

A 3rd-grade sequence tracing the evolution of American dance from the fusion of African and European traditions to the global impact of Hip Hop. Students explore how culture, music, and social changes shape the way we move.

A 3rd-grade dance history sequence exploring the functional origins of dance in ancient and indigenous communities. Students investigate how movement serves rituals of worship, harvest, and community building across Native American, West African, and Ancient Greek cultures.

A 3rd-grade dance sequence focused on contemporary techniques, floor work, and emotional expression through movement levels and gravity.

This sequence introduces 3rd-grade students to the fundamental techniques of jazz dance, focusing on body isolations, rhythmic footwork, and stylized movement. Students progress from simple isolations to complex steps like the pas de bourrée, culminating in a choreographed performance that emphasizes precision and energy.

A foundational dance sequence for 3rd graders focusing on skeletal alignment, core stability, and basic technique. Students move from static posture to dynamic movement using ballet-based fundamentals like pli\u00e9s, relev\u00e9s, and spotting.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring the music and instruments of West Africa, Asia, the Andes, and North America, focusing on how geography and culture shape sound.

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 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders exploring the history of modern dance pioneers and using their 'rule-breaking' concepts to create original choreography. Students move from the naturalism of Duncan to the emotional core of Graham, the chance methods of Cunningham, and the soulful storytelling of Ailey.

A 3rd-grade sequence tracing the evolution of American dance from the fusion of African and European traditions to the global impact of Hip Hop. Students explore how culture, music, and social changes shape the way we move.

A 3rd-grade dance and history sequence exploring how global cultures use hand gestures and movement to preserve myths, genealogy, and stories. Students compare Hula, Bharatanatyam, Ballet pantomime, and mask-based dance to understand nonverbal communication.

A 3rd-grade dance history sequence exploring the functional origins of dance in ancient and indigenous communities. Students investigate how movement serves rituals of worship, harvest, and community building across Native American, West African, and Ancient Greek cultures.