PROGRAM
FORMAT
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In-School & After-School Residencies
(Standards-aligned programming that supports physical education and arts curriculum) -
Technique Intensives
(Ballet, Jazz, Modern; focusing on alignment, musicality, and expression) -
Dance History Integration
(Pioneers, traditions, and choreographic lineages across cultures) -
Audition Prep & Coaching
(Solo development, performance coaching, interview readiness) -
Choreographic Mentorship & Repertory Staging
(Creative development for showcases or student works)
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
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Technique: Alignment, rotation, centering, weight transfer
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Neuromuscular Coordination: Full-body control in choreography
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Rhythm & Musicality: Interpreting movement in relation to music
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Muscle Memory: Faster pickup, retention, and unison performance
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Dance Fitness: Strength, flexibility, stamina, and control
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Performance Quality: Style, stage presence, and storytelling
Additional offerings include:
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DANCE FIT & HEP (Home Exercise Program)
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FLOW Yoga for Youth: Supports focus, stress relief, and sequencing
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Strength & Conditioning Modules tailored for dancer development
STRANDS OF LEARNING DANCE
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NYC DOE’s Five Strands of Dance Learning
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This blueprint guides our enrichment offerings and student goals:
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Dance Making – Improvisation, composition, choreography
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Developing Dance Literacy – Terminology, movement analysis
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Making Connections – Culturally, historically, and socially
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Community & Cultural Resources – Guest artists, demonstrations, field trips
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Careers & Lifelong Learning – Pathways into the field and beyond
PROGRAM
GOALS
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Develop dance technique (alignment, rotation, centering, and transference of weight)
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Develop neuromuscular coordination (precise control of placement and movement of all body parts in relation to the choreography)
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Enhance rhythm and musicality (how the movement relates to the music)
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Improve muscle memory (the ability to pick up movements faster, remember them longer, and move in unison with others in the class)
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Improve dance fitness (strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance)
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Develop performance quality, style and the ability to communicate the meaning of movement
STUDENT
OUTCOMES
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Increased confidence in physical and creative expression
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Technical fluency in classical and contemporary forms
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Expanded understanding of cultural and historical contexts
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Performance readiness for showcases, auditions, and exams
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Exposure to career pathways in the arts, fitness, and education
PARTNER WITH ME
​I collaborate with schools, arts organizations, and educational leaders to bring high-quality dance instruction into classrooms and communities.
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Want to learn more about how a residency or enrichment program could support your school or organization?​