Develops technical proficiency and creative movement skills across various styles. Examines choreographic principles alongside the historical and cultural origins of diverse global dance forms.
This sequence introduces Pre-K students to the expressive power of creative movement. Students learn to use their bodies to communicate animals, weather, emotions, and stories, developing physical empathy and creative confidence through guided improvisation and play.
This Pre-K dance sequence explores how students can use their bodies to tell stories and express emotions. Students move from identifying feelings and simple actions to choreographed nature cycles and character studies, culminating in a collaborative narrative dance performance.
Students explore movement dynamics including speed, weight, and texture to understand how energy changes choreography. This Pre-K unit uses imagery and play to build foundational dance skills and creative expression.
A Pre-K sequence focused on exploring emotions and storytelling through song, dynamics, and facial expressions. Students learn to identify musical moods and adapt their vocal performance to convey different feelings.
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 whimsical introduction to spatial awareness and body control for Pre-K dancers, using the 'personal bubble' concept to teach safety, levels, pathways, and the art of the freeze. Students progress from static space-making to dynamic obstacle course navigation.
A Pre-K sequence focused on collaborative performing arts, teaching students synchronization, active listening, and group movement through rhythm games and ensemble play.
A fun, active sequence for Pre-K students to explore spatial awareness, dynamics, and movement qualities through dance. Students will learn to move at different levels, follow pathways, and express varying energy levels using imagery and creative play.
This sequence introduces Pre-K students to rhythm and timing through a progression of body percussion, scarves, shakers, and rhythm sticks, culminating in a collaborative ensemble experience. Students build motor skills, spatial awareness, and auditory processing as they learn to synchronize movement with music.
This sequence introduces Pre-K students to the basics of dance through rhythm, tempo, and energy qualities. Students will explore moving to a beat, changing speeds, and varying the force of their movements through play and imagery.
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 movement-based sequence for Pre-K students focusing on personal and general space, levels, pathways, and body control through imaginative play. Students will develop fundamental dance skills like non-locomotor and locomotor movement while learning to navigate shared spaces safely.
