Fundamental alignment, balance, and specialized footwork across diverse styles including ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Develops technical precision, flexibility, and spatial awareness through targeted movement sequences.
A foundational dance unit for Pre-K students exploring tempo, energy, and rhythm. Students learn to connect auditory cues to physical movement through play-based activities and character-driven exercises.
A 5-lesson unit for 4th graders exploring the cultural origins and evolution of American Jazz and Tap dance, from African and European roots to the Harlem Renaissance and Broadway.
A comprehensive undergraduate dance sequence that bridges internal somatic awareness with choreographic principles. Students progress from floor-based somatic explorations to creating and critiquing original movement phrases using professional choreographic devices.
A graduate-level sequence exploring creative movement as a rigorous Practice-as-Research (PaR) methodology. It bridges phenomenological philosophy and somatic practice to investigate academic questions through the body.
A graduate-level sequence exploring advanced pedagogical frameworks for creative movement facilitation. Students deconstruct somatic cues, developmental patterns, trauma-informed practices, and neurodiverse scaffolding to design inclusive and effective movement workshops.
A vibrant and active introduction to Hispanic music and culture for Kindergarten students. Students explore the Spanish guitar, maracas, dance steps like Salsa, and concepts of tempo through hands-on making, movement games, and collaborative performance.
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 dance sequence for Pre-K students focusing on body isolations, dynamics, rhythm, and stylized movement through a 'Neon Jungle' theme. Students will learn the building blocks of jazz dance while developing coordination and musicality.
A high-energy introduction to Jazz dance for Kindergarteners, focusing on rhythm, isolations, parallel alignment, and movement dynamics. Students learn to find the beat, move individual body parts, and perform a basic jazz combination.
This sequence introduces Kindergarten students to Contemporary and Creative Dance. It covers breath-led movement, safe floor transitions, the concepts of contraction and release, emotional expression through shape, and guided improvisation.
A foundational ballet sequence for Kindergarteners exploring posture, turnout, basic movements, and balance through creative imagery and playful instruction.
A foundational dance sequence for Kindergarteners focusing on personal space (kinesphere), levels, pathways, and locomotor movements like skipping and galloping. Students learn to move safely and creatively while developing body control and balance.
An individualized exploration of personal body awareness and movement potential, focusing on anatomical understanding and healthy movement practices for 9th-grade dancers.
Students will explore jazz dance techniques with a seasonal twist, focusing on the energy and vibrancy of autumn through movement, coordination, and creative expression.
An energetic introduction to the Brazilian dance style of Samba, covering basic steps, cultural history, and rhythmic expression for students aged 7-8.
A high-energy dance lesson focused on mastering complex 8-count sequences, specifically advanced waving, Toyman, and Loose Legs techniques. Students practice rhythm, precision, and individual expression through guided choreography and freestyle.
Students will be introduced to fundamental ballet techniques, including positions and simple movements. They will then practice a short ballet sequence. This lesson is crucial as it helps foster an appreciation for dance, enhances motor skills, and promotes physical fitness in a fun and engaging way.
A high-energy lesson focused on mastering an 8-count hip hop sequence featuring advanced waving, Toyman, and Loose Legs techniques.
