RESIDENCY GOALS
Students discover the joy of dance (solo dance, folk dance, partner dance, team dancing) to build self-confidence and mutual respect.
Students acquire skills in math, music, etiquette, cooperation and safety.
Student develop spacial awareness, improved motor skills, posture, a sense of physical presence and poise to boost their self-esteem.

WORK WITH STUDENTS
Each residency is uniquely designed in collaboration with classroom teachers to discover individual and collective goals and discern the best way to support the success of their students and their school. We use arts integration, showing natural and significant connections between our art form of dance and content areas.

K-12 Understanding World Cultures through Dance
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.

K-12 You Can Dance Like the Stars with Ballroom, Latin & Swing!
Students discover the joy of partner dance, building self-confidence and mutual respect, while acquiring important skills in social etiquette. Witness a transformation in the classroom as students practice non-verbal communication skills, empathy and kindness necessary for successful teamwork in partner dancing. Students develop a sense of pride, physical presence and poise as they master the steps and conquer their fears of dancing with their classmates. They learn that the qualities of a good partner dancer are the same qualities found in a good friend. They experience the joy of dancing, music and movement, and also the joy of sharing this with a friend, helping their dance partner(s) to succeed with encouraging words and a kind smile. Choose from seven dance styles, an opportunity to
explore a variety of music, cultural histories and geographies, allowing for natural tie-ins and significant connections to your classroom curriculum.

K-8 Math & Music + Physics & Movement = Dance
Partner dancing can help students grasp concepts of geometry, symmetry, patterns and sequence, energy transfer and motion, while simultaneously developing both left and right sides of the brain. Connections to curriculum include skills in mapping, geometry in the Waltz, sequences in Merengue, fractions with Cha-Cha and symmetry in Swing. This innovative exploration of teamwork and discovery will be a fun and memorable way to obtain, and retain, those important mathematical concepts.

3-12 International Folk Dance: Exploring History, Geography & Cultures
Students enrich their knowledge in history, geography and cultural traditions by learning and demonstrating international folk dances. Choose from dances such as the French Polka, German Waltz, Chinese Fan Dance, Russian Kadril, American Swing, Cuban Salsa and more. This fascinating journey of cultural discovery through dance will bring great delight and community connection to the classroom.

This program offered by: Dance Joy Connection