• Dance Classes at DSA:

    • PreK-3rd Grade
    • 4th-5th Grade Minor
    • 6th-8th Grade Major

  • Why Dance Education Matters

    Dance provides a framework for dance education, promoting lifelong learning and understanding of dance. The curriculum encourages:

    • Critical Thinking: Enhancing analytical skills.
    • Literacy Skills: Improving reading and comprehension.
    • Technology Integration: Using digital tools for communication and creativity.
    • Cultural Awareness: Exploring diverse cultures and global perspectives.
    • Role of Dance: Understanding dance's significance in daily life.
    • Dance Production: Learning effective dance production in solo and ensemble settings.
    • Self-Awareness: Developing self-awareness and relationship-building skills.

     

    Guiding Principles

    Our dance education offers unique learning experiences, focusing on:

    • Creativity: Incorporating creativity into daily life.
    • Collaboration: Creating and performing with peers to develop leadership and teamwork skills.
    • Engagement: Responding to dance in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
    • Human Experience: Using dance to express and examine global perspectives.
    • Life Skills: Building critical life skills like problem-solving, creativity, self-discipline, leadership, and critical thinking.

     

    2024 Dance Standards

    The updated dance standards emphasize understanding through four key artistic processes:

    1. Creating: Developing and producing dance.
    2. Performing: Presenting dance in various contexts.
    3. Responding: Analyzing and interpreting dance.
    4. Connecting: Understanding the value of dance in different contexts.

    These standards are designed for all grade levels, from kindergarten to high school, and allow flexibility for teachers to tailor their instruction based on students, community, and available resources. Technology integration is encouraged to enhance learning and exploration.

     

    Preparing for the Future

    Dance education helps students develop essential skills for today and the future, such as discipline, creativity, and perseverance. Through engaging in dance, students are prepared to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

     

    Ohio's Learning Standards for Dance