Dance to Learn® Members can grow their Library of Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans designed using the Whole Child Dance Method™ as well as gain access to our Resource Library of Dance Games, Coloring Pages, Movement Cards and more!
Dance to Learn® Members receive access to Continued Dance Education Courses for Dance Teachers and Studio Owners. The courses are formulated to build confidence in teaching skills, gain knowledge in teaching pedagogy, and build creativity in curriculum planning and development.
Dance to Learn® Members gain access to our Private, Members-Only Dance to Learn® Community built right into your Library Dashboard, allowing you to connect to other members and the Dance to Learn® Team
Hello Dance Teacher Friends!
Welcome to Dance to Learn® My name is Jessica Strong, I am the Creative Director and Owner and I am so excited that you are here! My passion in life is Dance Education! I love sharing the knowledge I've learned over the last 20 years as a retired ballerina, dance teacher and studio owner! Dance to Learn® has been the primary curriculum for my in-school dance program, Dance Exploration for 12 years. As a mobile dance teacher with schools as my primary clients, my goal was to create a curriculum that was EDUCATIONAL first. I knew that I wanted my curriculum to stand out. Recreational dance programs can be found in dance studios across America. Therefore I knew I wanted something different and unique designed and rooted in education and focused on what my students were learning in school. Second, I wanted my curriculum to be ENGAGING. I wanted to create a multi-sensory educational dance curriculum that captivated the whole child by providing multiple sensory opportunities designed for all 4 primary learning types. Lastly I wanted a curriculum that was ENRICHING and involved parents and caregivers outside of the studio to encourage continued learning at home.
The Whole Child Dance Method™ follows 8 Principles that build the foundation of the Dance to Learn® Curriculum to ensure we reach every child at every age and stage of their dance education journey.
Hello Dance Teacher Friends! After 30 years in the dance industry, I have created the Whole-Child Approach to Dance Education to provide dance teachers and studio owners with a Preschool Dance Curriculum that has been rooted in research and grounded with evidentiary success.
As I worked as a performing professional ballerina, I also managed and grew Colorado's premiere in-school Dance Program: Dance Exploration. I created the Dance to Learn® Curriculum for children in-school settings. The Curriculum has been developed with the child in mind - and focused on how children learn, both in and out of the classroom.
The Dance to Learn® Curriculum has been shared with thousands of children in schools, dance studios, recreation centers and homes for 15 years. The Whole-Child Approach to Dance Education is trusted with Educators, Parents and Dance Industry Professionals nationwide.
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My Students LOVE this, even the older students. Super creative, different and fun. Big Thank You!
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GW Dance Studio "Remarkable"The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Program is ideal for boys and girls ages 3-5. The program follows the 8 Principles of the Whole-Child Approach to Dance Education. Each Conceptualized-Thematic lesson plan introduces a dance concept or principle using kid-friendly themes, props and music! Dance to Learn® Creative Dance classes are multi-sensory and designed with the whole child in-mind. The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Program follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future dance studies.
The Dance to Learn® Ballet Program is ideal for boys and girls ages 4-7. The program follows the 8 Principles of the Whole-Child Approach to Dance Education. Each Conceptualized-Thematic lesson plan introduces a dance concept or principle using kid-friendly themes, props and music! Dance to Learn® Ballet classes are multi-sensory and designed with the whole child in-mind. The Dance to Learn® Ballet Program follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future ballet studies.
The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Program is ideal for boys and girls ages 3-7. The program follows the 8 Principles of the Whole-Child Approach to Dance Education. Each Conceptualized-Thematic lesson plan introduces a dance concept or principle using kid-friendly themes, props and music! Dance to Learn® Hip Hop classes are multi-sensory and designed with the whole child in-mind. The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Program follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future Hip Hop studies.
Dance to Learn® has partnered with dance dance HOORAY! to provide our members with themed, kid-friendly preschool tap classes recommended for children ages 3-7! The dance dance HOORAY tap lessons will take your students on a fun journey into imagination, while learning and reviewing important tap skills! Each themed lesson incorporates imagery with age-appropriate exercises to teach musicality, rhythmic patterns, tempo, sequencing, and motor tools. Your dancers will work on the building-blocks of tap dance vocabulary needed to provide a strong foundation for future tap skills.
Get direct access to Jessica with monthly zoom calls, community discussions, and directly through the Curriculum Course Pages!
