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Dance Education Blog

NDEO's "Dance Education" Blog features articles written by NDEO members about dance and dance education topics as well as periodic updates on NDEO programs and services. This is a FREE resource available to ALL.

Archive by category: Creative DanceReturn
By Lydia Hance, Founder & Artistic Director, Frame Dance ~~ As early childhood educators, we have a profound opportunity to nurture the social development of our youngest students. Through dance, we can support the healthy growth of social skills, helping children understand themselves in relation to the world around them. Ensemble work in the dance studio becomes a metaphor for their growing understanding of community, cooperation, and collaboration—skills that will shape their ability to conn...
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By Shannon Dooling-Cain, NDEO Special Projects ~~ If the term “Creative Dance” conjures up images of young children running and skipping with wild abandon, pretending to be butterflies, fairies, or pirates, you are not alone! Creative Dance is sometimes misunderstood by families seeking to enroll their children in dance classes - and even by some dance teachers. But even though Creative Dance may not be as clearly defined or widely recognized as classes like Jazz, Ballet, and Tap, there are ma...
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