Your Dance EdVenture™ Awaits
Teaching the Whole Child Through Movement & Imagination
Children learn long before they learn dance steps; through play, curiosity, and the way they explore their world.
At Dance to Learn®, we follow the child’s lead.
Our Whole Child Dance Method™ blends developmental science, thematic learning, and sensory-rich exploration so every class becomes a meaningful Dance EdVenture™.
Children move with purpose, build real-world connections, and discover who they are through movement.
Teach with confidence, creativity, and child-centered purpose; every class, all year long.
Our Whole Child Approach Focuses On:
- Meeting children at their developmental stage
- Teaching through meaningful, real-world thematic experiences
- Engaging all senses to strengthen brain pathways
- Using conceptual dance education to deepen understanding of dance foundation and movement skills
Why The Whole Child Dance Method™ Works
Young children learn through movement, repetition, and sensory-rich experiences. The Whole Child Dance Method™ blends developmental science with conceptual learning and thematic exploration to create a classroom environment where:
- Neural pathways strengthen through multisensory movement
- Concepts become memorable through thematic repetition
- Children regulate better through predictable structures
- Creativity thrives alongside foundational dance skills
- Learning transfers beyond dance into daily life
What makes Dance to Learn® Different?
Dance to Learn® goes beyond themed lesson plans. Our approach blends developmental science, sensory-rich exploration, and real classroom-tested teaching practices to create a complete educational system for early childhood dance.
What sets us apart:
- A proprietary, research-rooted Whole Child Dance Method™
- Developed over 15 years in real early childhood dance classrooms (not AI generated) our curriculum is created, taught, tested, and refined with real preschool dancers instead of stock footage or theoretical models.
- Concept-based dance education that builds true movement literacy
- Thematic learning that strengthens memory, imagination, and engagement
- Predictable class structures that support regulation and learning success
- A complete teacher journey: curriculum, training, community, and coaching
- Tools for classroom management, sensory needs, and developmental alignment
We don’t just give you lessons, we give you a complete method for teaching dance in the foundational years with confidence and purpose.
The Dance to Learn® Journey
Three pillars that support early childhood dance educators all year long.
DANCE
Whole-Child Curriculum + Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™
Explore a complete system of conceptual, sensory-rich lesson plans, thematic EdVentures™, and classroom tools designed to meet young dancers exactly where they are. Everything you need to teach with confidence, right at your fingertips.
LEARN
Professional Development & Continued Education
Deepen your knowledge with Dance to Learn® University courses, monthly challenges, Beyond the Barre training sessions, and the Dance EdVenturist™ Podcast. Learn how to teach the foundational years with purpose and clarity.
GROW
Guided Pathways, Coaching & Community Support
You’re never teaching alone. Follow guided pathways, seasonal concept rotations, classroom roadmaps, and community discussions that help you grow as an educator. Connect with other Dance EdVenturists™, gain support, and evolve your teaching practice all year long.
Choose Your Pathway to Begin Your Dance EdVenture™
The Teaching Journey (Full Membership)
Your complete guided path through the Dance to Learn® Method.
Get access to all 4 curriculums, Guided Pathways, monthly concept rotations, Dance Educator Challenges, Dance to Learn® University, the Dance Toolbox, the Dance Class Insider, Beyond the Barre Episodes, the Dance EdVenturist™ Podcast, Pointe-by-Pointe Action Plans, and more.
The Single Pathway (Single Curriculum Membership)
Start your EdVenture with one curriculum and gain access to the Community, Dance to Learn® University, the Toolbox, Dance Class Insider, Beyond the Barre episodes, the Dance EdVenturist™ Podcast, and Pointe-by-Pointe Action Plans.
A La Carte Resources
Build your Dance EdVenture one resource at a time. Access individual Dance EdVentures™, Guided Workshops, Continued Education Courses, and Digital Tools whenever you need them.
Explore our Curriculum
Brain + Body Benefits for Young Dancers
The Whole Child Dance Method™ is grounded in neuroscience, early childhood development, and sensory-motor research. Every lesson is intentionally designed to strengthen:
- Cognitive Development: Cross-lateral patterns, sequencing skills, memory pathways, and attention networks.
- Motor Development: Core stability, bilateral coordination, balance reactions, and age-appropriate gross motor milestones.
- Emotional & Behavioral Regulation: Predictable structure, movement-based calming strategies, vestibular and proprioceptive input.
- Social & Relational Skills: Turn-taking, mirroring, nonverbal communication, peer connection, and confidence within community.
- Creative & Imaginative Expression: Symbolic play, embodied storytelling, problem-solving, and divergent thinking.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Jessica.
With 20+ years in early childhood dance education, I’ve developed the Whole Child Dance Method™ to support how young children learn through movement, imagination, and sensory play. I instill the method every week in dance classes to ensure the method stays relevant and child-centered, and I’m here to guide you through your own Teaching Journey with ready-to-use lessons, professional development, and community support.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Jessica.
With 20+ years in early childhood dance education, I’ve developed the Whole Child Dance Method™ to support how young children learn through movement, imagination, and sensory play. I instill the method every week in dance classes to ensure the method stays relevant and child-centered, and I’m here to guide you through your own Teaching Journey with ready-to-use lessons, professional development, and community support.
