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 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 sequence for 9th Grade Physical Education focusing on beat identification, 8-count phrasing, tempo variations, and group synchronization. Students progress from basic auditory discrimination to performing complex rhythmic movements in unison.
This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the structural elements of choreography, focusing on rhythm, choreographic devices, and spatial formations. Students progress from mapping musical counts to performing a polished group routine.
An intensive technique workshop focusing on the biomechanics of proper alignment and core stability in ballet and jazz for 9th-grade dancers. Students progress from skeletal neutrality to dynamic applications in center work and jazz isolations.
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 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the mechanics of rhythm, from basic beat detection to complex group synchronization and syncopation. Students develop auditory analysis skills and physical coordination through movement-based activities and collaborative performance.
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 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 foundational 9th-grade dance sequence where students deconstruct movement through the B.A.S.T.E. framework (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy). Students transition from kinesthetic exploration of locomotor/non-locomotor actions to structured choreographic composition, emphasizing physical communication and spatial awareness.
