Dance is a natural vehicle that children use to help them understand themselves and the world in which they live. It provides students with a way of kinesthetically learning and communicating. The dance program is designed to teach students fundamentals in dance and choreography, and to help students develop self-discipline and focus. Through dance, students come to appreciate rich and diverse cultures, beliefs, and societies. As students examine the role of dance throughout history and in different cultures, they learn to respect diversity.
Dance helps people connect with one another and exists in all cultures and places.
A quality K-12 dance program addresses the learning needs of the whole child. Studies in dance address the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and aesthetic development of children. Movement engages students by providing a hands-on approach to the learning experience. Dance study allows for all learners to be successful as it addresses various learning styles and intelligences. Performances are a by-product, but are not the primary goal of dance education.