Celebrating Love Your Body Week: Embrace, Empower, and Move with Confidence

Every year, dance communities across the globe come together to celebrate Love Your Body Week, an event that encourages dancers of all ages to embrace their bodies, promote self-acceptance, and move with confidence. This year love your body week is November 17-24, 2024 Whether you’re teaching young children, teenagers, or adult dancers, this week provides …

How to Celebrate Diwali in Your Dance Class

As a public dance educator, I love incorporating history into my lessons. It’s a fantastic way to blend cross-curricular elements like literacy, culture, geography, and history into the dance curriculum. Holiday seasons present the perfect opportunity to include lessons that not only teach movement but also deepen students’ understanding of the world. Diwali, the Festival …

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Dance

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a vibrant period dedicated to honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. For dance educators, this is an exciting opportunity to delve into and celebrate these traditions through the art of dance. “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Dances” can enrich …