Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body. - Martha Graham
Dance in my classroom is about uncovering and discovering a voice through movement and expression. Students immerse themselves a multitude of ways that push them to new limits and challenge them physically and emotionally.
My students are eager learners who are diverse culturally and socio-economically.
Our school is a college preparatory high school in Southern California with a rigorous curriculum that is high-demanding. Students are expected to rise to the occasion academically despite social and financial obstacles that they may face. Our school is designated low socio-economic status and we are deemed a Title l school.
My Project
Because of the rigorous core curriculum at our school, I find myself incorporating literacy into my own dance curriculum. Writing and dance you say? YES! Students in dance write in my class. Dance is a HIGHLY reflective performing art. Through observation, introspection and reflection, the dancer can find growth and improvement.
My students need paper supplies so that we can print and have enough paper for the year. I hate to spend our valuable and limited funds that we typically use for costumes and production fees on paper and simple supplies for the classroom.
Please consider donating to our classroom so that I can promote literacy in the dance room and continue to foster my students' creativity.
We truly appreciate any amount that you can contribute as we truly want to conserve our limited funds for costumes and choreography.
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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