Teacher Tip: Teach Young Children Dance Conceptually

As an educator and parent, I want the children I teach to take the skills they learn in my classes and apply them outside the studio. I want what I teach to be relevant, purposeful, and meaningful in children’s day-to-day lives and help them shape a bright future. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Regardless of what paths and interests they choose to pursue, I want what they have learned at my classes to be valuable.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Conceptual dance is process driven. It challenges and inspires children to explore, inquire, and problem solve. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It helps children communicate and create meaning in the world around them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It challenges the stereotype that effective dancers must fit a certain body type. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It increases self esteem and confidence. It is holistic, beautiful, and child focused.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It takes dance from a once a week activity in the dance studio to a way of joyfully traveling through life.

~Jessica Baudin-Griffin, Intellidance® Founder