Our mission is to provide an atmosphere
of learning through the art of
expressive dance. The lessons to be
taught through this medium include self
esteem, confidence, poise, etiquette,
respect, courtesy, teamwork, social
awareness and diversity.
Dance is a form of communication.
Children learn to express themselves
through movement; therefore,
communicating with one another through
the artistic language of dance.
In addition to the above mentioned
skills promoted in the EduDance
program, the children participating will
also learn about the history of the
dances as they are introduced. Each
dance is its own form of art, and we
will be explaining the different dances
in detail. We will also be introducing
the music behind each dance, the
different eras in which they were
conceived, and how these dances were
danced and are still danced today by
different cultures around the world.
In the one hour that we will spend
with the students, we will be covering
the California State standards for
music, dance, and Physical Education.
One course in ballroom dancing, can
bring children together joining
different ethnicities, children with
language differences and children from
various backgrounds. Even if just for
the time they come together for their
lessons children are able to speak a
universal language of music and dance,
it is worth the time providing the
common platform where each child is
equal and each one is communicating
through the art of dance. The time
invested in teaching the students the
joy of expression along with the joy of
physical fitness, is a win, win
situation!
Once joined together on the dance
floor, self-esteem is the most notable
change. Postures improve, heads are held
high, focus and concentration levels
excel and discipline is achieved. Boys
have tucked in their shirts; girls stand
up straight and prepare for their lead.
The partners make eye contact, listen
for the music to start, and come
together to dance.
