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. Performances are the outcome of the creative process. This process helps students develop the ability to think critically. Through the process of creating, students are able to be imaginative, and approach things in new or different ways.