Dance Joy Connection with Salsa, Swing, Waltz & More

Students discover the joy of dance and teamwork to build self-confidence and mutual respect, acquire skills in math, music, etiquette, cooperation and safety, and develop spatial awareness, improved motor skills, posture, a sense of physical presence and poise to boost self-esteem. Students enrich their knowledge in math, music, history, geography and cultural traditions by learning dances from countries around the world. This journey of cultural discovery through dance will bring delight and community connection to the classroom.
Choose from many dance style options and witness a transformation in your classroom community for more connection and joy via the art forms of music and dance.

This program offered by: Dance Joy Connection

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Dance

Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social Studies, World Cultures

Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, K

Program Requirements: None.

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5

Dance Joy Connection

About the Artist

Dance Joy Connection

Rachel Lidskog-Lim A professional dancer, singer, and choreographer, Rachel has been teaching dance as a certified dance professional since 1989. A two-times Bronze medalist, 1992 USA Nationals and 2005 Worlds Championships, Rachel has been fortunate to travel professionally for her work to destinations across the US, and around the world, including Argentina, Canada, Cuba, France, Spain, Holland, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, and the Eastern & Western Caribbean. Known for her genuine smile and joy shared with her students while teaching, Rachel's dance knowledge includes a broad repertoire of styles, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Argentine Tango, Folk Dancing, Musical Theater & Tap. (Please see her full Bio on the Studio Owner page for more!) Rachel is the owner of Dance with Joy Studios, dedicated to creating more moments of love, connection and joy to the world! Rachel considers it an honor and privilege to teach dance as her career (for 30+ years) and believes that sharing the joy of dance, whether dancing with a new social dancer, an advanced competitive dancer, or another dance professional, makes the world better one dance moment, one smile, at a time!

"I LOVE this dance class! This is the best day of my life" - Student at Odyssey School "Dancing makes me feel happy and peaceful!" - Student at Portland Waldorf School

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery MethodTypeCostDescription
In ClassPrep Hours65.00Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). Plan on 1 hour per day for a single grade level or 1/2 hour per grade per day for multiple grades.
In ClassAdditional Planning65.00Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In ClassPlanning Meeting65.00An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In ClassResidency Session143.00A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
In ClassMileage/Travel CostsIRS rate per mile round trip from the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. This program is available within 15 miles of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. Greater distances possible with additional fees.
In Class50 min Workshop Session160.00A one session program with students- 50 minutes.
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