How does Dance play a pivotal role in fostering SEL?

Integrating SEL principles into dance education not only hones students' artistic skills but also cultivates crucial life skills for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Through movement, students navigate and express complex emotions, develop empathy by embodying different perspectives, and cultivate self-awareness as they explore their physical capabilities and limitations.

Collaborative dance experiences promote teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among peers, contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Are you ready to step into the world of movement and creativity, enriching your students' educational journey?

Explore some of our dance program offerings in partnership with Design Dance:

Latin Dance: Students celebrate the rich cultures of Latin Dance, where they explore identity, history, and society through movement, gaining exposure to diverse Latin American regions and engaging in discussions on culture, storytelling, and human rights.

Creative Movement: Embark on a journey through imagination with Creative Movement, where students explore introductory dance styles under professional guidance, fostering self-expression, musicality, and an understanding of movement elements through creative exploration of nature, emotions, and community.

Storytime Dance: In Storytime Dance, our professional dance educators lead students on a journey through popular children’s stories, integrating literature with fundamental dance styles like Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern, and Creative Movement, fostering comprehension, expression, and social-emotional skills in a playful, imaginative environment.

Open Style Dance: Let our team collaborate with your school to craft a tailored dance program exploring 3-4 chosen styles from our menu, while emphasizing the fundamental elements of dance and movement, fostering student-led exploration guided by Design Dance instructors.

Jazz/Tap: Experience the dynamic world of jazz and tap dance, where students learn jazz and tap technique, history, and self-expression while channeling inner confidence and discipline, all guided by professional educators.

Hip Hop: Students explore Hip Hop + Pop dance styles with professional educators in a relaxed environment, where they delve into history, technique, and creativity, building rhythm, coordination, and confidence through collaborative performance.

Ballet: Professional dance educators lead energetic sessions in Ballet basics, fostering imagination and fundamental techniques, enriched with creative movement games and holistic approaches to build confidence and social-emotional skills.