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.
This physical education sequence guides 7th-grade students through the art of martial arts forms (Kata). Students progress from learning traditional patterns to designing, refining, and performing their own choreographed defensive sequences, emphasizing discipline, rhythm, and mental focus.
This 7th-grade physical education sequence focuses on the artistic side of gymnastics, teaching students to transition between isolated tumbling skills to create a cohesive routine. Students will explore choreography, aesthetic extensions, and peer feedback to refine their movements before a final showcase.
A comprehensive 7th-grade unit focusing on musicality, internalizing the beat, and translating rhythm into precise physical movement. Students progress from basic pulse identification to complex syncopation and collaborative rhythmic composition.
A project-based sequence where 7th-grade students learn to research, design, and lead effective movement breaks for their peers, focusing on sensory regulation and leadership skills.
This sequence connects students to the history of Hip Hop and urban dance, tracing its origins from the Bronx in the 1970s to global pop culture today. Students explore the 'Four Elements of Hip Hop' with a specific focus on dance (breakin') while emphasizing creativity, personal style (flavor), and the concept of the 'cypher' (circle) as a supportive community space.
This sequence explores the social function of dance across various cultures, focusing on how formations like circles, lines, and squares foster community unity and preserve heritage. Students will analyze the geometry of dance patterns, the history of American square dance, and the role of traditional attire in cultural expression.
A 7th-grade sequence exploring the social and aesthetic aspects of rhythmic movement. Students progress from basic unison to complex group choreography using canon and syncopation.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students to master rhythm, timing, and movement synchronization through auditory discrimination, locomotor adaptation, and body percussion.
A comprehensive unit for 7th-grade students focusing on the transition from individual movement to collaborative choreography. Students learn musicality, spatial formations, and synchronized movement through a series of hands-on, project-based lessons.
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 7th-grade unit exploring the fundamental elements of dance (Body, Space, Time, and Energy). Students move from foundational alignment and isolation to complex choreographic modification, culminating in a creative synthesis project.
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.
