Dance Teachers should feel
CONFIDENT & COMPETENT teaching Early Childhood Dance Classes!
The Dance to Learn® Curriculum Library is designed to help YOU
increase CONFIDENCE in the classroom & improve COMPETENCY teaching your Youngest Dancers!
No matter where YOU are in your teaching journey, Dance to Learn® provides Whole Child Dance Curriculum designed to decrease BURNOUT, cultivate CREATIVITY & expand CONTINUED EDUCATION in the Dance Industry.
Dance, Learn & Grow with Dance to Learn®
Which Dance Teacher are YOU?
Click the Quote that best fits YOU to discover how Dance to Learn® Helps!
"I am too BUSY to Lesson Plan!"
"I am too BUSY to Lesson Plan!"
"I need CREATIVE & FRESH Lesson Plans!"
"I need CREATIVE & FRESH Lesson Plans!"
"I don't know what SKILLS to teach!"
"I don't know what SKILLS to teach!"
BUSY Dance Teachers CHOOSE Dance to Learn®
Too BUSY to Lesson Plan?
We GIVE TIME BACK to BUSY Dance Teachers!
At Dance to Learn® we specialize in creating DONE FOR YOU Lesson Plans with elements designed for the BUSY Dance Teacher...
- Printable Lesson Plan Summaries
- Short Video Demonstrations
- Embedded Playlists
- Shoppable Prop Lists
BUSY Dance Teachers spend16-20 hours per WEEK Lesson Planning!
I recently conducted a survey and learned that Dance Teachers spend an average of 16-20 hours per week lesson planning.....
Imagine getting some of those hours BACK to focus on the important elements of LIFE!
How Dance to Learn® HELPS
Dance through your day with our time-saving solutions.
At Dance to Learn® we specialize in creating DONE FOR YOU Lesson Plans with elements designed for the BUSY Dance Teacher...
ELEMENT 1
Printable Lesson Plan SUMMARIES
A **NEW** feature is the Lesson Plan SUMMARY. Busy Dance Teachers don't have time to read LONG Lesson Plan guides, when they are teaching! That's why we created the SHORTER Lesson Plan SUMMARY!
- 2 Pages or Less!
- Faster & Easier to Print!
- Quick to Review while teaching!
- Includes Songs & Props for each activity!
Get a Sample Lesson Plan Summary!
Element 2
SHORT Video Demonstrations
We recognize that Busy Dance Teachers don't have
TIME to sit and watch HOURS of Video Demonstrations! Our Videos are SHORT & SWEET!
- Demonstration Videos are 20 minutes or less!
- No Time to Watch? No Problem! Videos are Transcribed in your Lesson Plan Summary!
- Most Lesson Plans can be watched in UNDER AN HOUR!
Element 3
EMBEDDED Playlists
Busy Dance Teachers don't have time to spend HOURS on Spotify finding the perfect music for their classes! That's why we've done the BUSY WORK and created class PLAYLISTS FOR YOU!
- Embedded right in your lesson plan for Quick & Easy access!
- Compiled and Organized for you!
- Accessible from Mobile, Tablet or Computer!
Element 4
SHOPPABLE Prop Lists!
Busy Dance Teachers don't have time to find the PERFECT PROPS for their dance classes! That's why we've done the SHOPPING FOR YOU
- Shoppable Prop Links are included right in your Lesson Plan and Teacher's Guides for Quick Access.
- We've Tested the Props for you!
- We ONLY Share Props from Affiliates we can Trust!
PEEK inside a Lesson Plan!
- Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum (Value $1100)
- Dance to Learn® Ballet Curriculum (Value $750)
- Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Curriculum (Value $450)
- Dance to Learn® Tap Curriculum (Value $1000)
- Dance to Learn® Community (Value $708)
- BONUS Digital Download Library (Value $175)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Creative Dance) (Value $250)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Ballet) (Value $250)
- BONUS 20% off Member Discount Code (Value $197)
- BONUS $25 Amazon E-Gift Card with Purchase (Value $25)
1100+ Dance Teachers use Dance to Learn® for CREATIVE & FRESH Lesson Plans!
Struggling for CREATIVE Ideas?
Dance to Learn® Lesson Plans INSPIRE CREATIVITY
At Dance to Learn® we specialize in creating CONCEPTUALIZED-THEMATIC Lesson Plans designed to spark CREATIVITY....
- Thematic Lesson Plan Library
- Dance Games & Activities Libraries
- Theme Specific Playlists
- Unique Multi-Sensory Props
Did you know FAULTY CURRICULUM is the leading cause of the lack of CREATIVITY in the Classroom?
What can lead to Faulty Curriculum? Lesson Plans that aren't Developmentally Appropriate, lack a Theme & Concept, exclude Multi-Sensory learning opportunities and fail to use appropriate Props & Music!
Imagine a DANCE CURRICULUM that ticks all the those boxes PLUS Sparks CREATIVITY!
How Dance to Learn® Helps
Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plan Library!
At Dance to Learn® we specialize in creating CONCEPTUALIZED-THEMATIC Lesson Plans with elements designed to spark CREATIVITY!
Element 1
THEMATIC Lesson Plan Library
Dance to Learn® is known for our CONCEPTUALIZED-THEMATIC Lesson Plans designed to keep children ENGAGED throughout each lesson and spark CREATIVE TEACHING ideas! YOU have the FREEDOM to follow the Lesson Plans exactly or use them as INSPIRATION!
- 70+ Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans
- 15 Children Friendly Themes
- Creative Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop & Tap Styles
ELEMENT 2
DANCE GAMES & ACTIVITIES Library
If YOU are looking for CREATIVE ways to add extra ENRICHMENT & FUN into your classes, YOU can find DANCE GAMES & ACTIVITIES in your own DIGITAL RESOURCE Library!
- Dance Activities & Games in 17 Thematic Categories
- 37+ Individual Dance Games & Activities (and growing)
- Dance Activities & Games for Creative Dance, Ballet, Tap & Hip Hop Classes!
Get a FREE Dance Activity!
ELEMENT 3
THEMATIC Playlists
Failure to find music that is not only THEMATIC but SPARKS CREATIVITY is a challenge! We've done the work for YOU! We even DEMONSTRATE each dance exercise in every lesson plan WITH MUSIC which you can perform as shared or be INSPIRED to CREATE your own exercises!
- Thematic Playlist included in every Lesson Plan!
- Upbeat & Actionable Songs for easy Movement Inspiration
- Songs by Multiple Artists and Groups for a Music Variety
ELEMENT 4
Unique
Unique
MULTI-SENSORY Props
It takes TIME to find Thematic Props for specific lesson plans! Dance to Learn® finds UNIQUE MULTI-SENSORY props designed to ENHANCE YOUR classroom experience to CREATE an IMAGINATIVE JOURNEY each week!
- Props are Thematic to compliment the weekly Dance Theme and Concept
- Props are multi-sensory to appeal to several different learning types
- Demonstration Videos provide YOU with suggestions on how to use props in unique ways
PEEK inside a Lesson Plan!
- Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum (Value $1100)
- Dance to Learn® Ballet Curriculum (Value $750)
- Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Curriculum (Value $450)
- Dance to Learn® Tap Curriculum (Value $1000)
- Dance to Learn® Community (Value $708)
- BONUS Digital Download Library (Value $175)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Creative Dance) (Value $250)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Ballet) (Value $250)
- BONUS 20% off Member Discount Code (Value $197)
- BONUS $25 Amazon E-Gift Card with Purchase (Value $25)
Tools that Build CONFIDENCE in the Dance Studio!
Not sure what SKILLS to teach?
We provide TOOLS Designed to Build CONFIDENCE in the Dance Studio!
At Dance to Learn® we create tools designed to EMPOWER Dance Teachers to feel more CONFIDENT & COMPETENT in the classroom...
- Glossary of Dance Skills (Creative Dance & PreBallet)
- Printable Teacher's Guides
- Dance to Learn® Community
- Live Class Streams with Q&A
The most common answer on Dance Teacher Surveys when asked what are YOUR biggest STRUGGLES with Lesson Planning... is not knowing WHAT SKILLS to teach & WHEN to teach them.
Feeling CONFIDENT that YOUR dancers are on track with their Dance Education is important to YOU! Dance to Learn® offers several tools designed for SKILL Tracking and Progression.
How Dance to Learn® HELPS!
Skill Tracking & Progressions
At Dance to Learn we have created multiple tools to make SKILL PROGRESSIONS & TRACKING easy!
ELEMENT 1
Glossary of Dance SKILLS
A **NEW** feature is our Glossary of Dance
SKILLS LIBRARY for Creative Dance & Ballet Curriculums. Having the peace of mind that your dancers' are learnings the TECHNIQUE to keep them ON TRACK in their dance journey is important!
- Printable Guide for each Technical Skill depicting correct & incorrect executions
- Video Demonstrations of each Technical Skill depicting correct & incorrect executions
- Video Exercises designed to strengthen each Technical Skill
- Available in our Creative Dance & Ballet Curriculums!
ELEMENT 2
Lesson Plan Guides
Unlike the shorter Lesson Plan Summaries, the LESSON PLAN GUIDE is a LONG description of the Lesson Plan and includes important TIPS to ensure a successful class!
- Lesson Plan Goals & Objectives
- Classroom Management Strategies and Tips
- Complete Prop & Song Suggestions for each activity
- Setting up the Classroom Guide for Obstacle Courses
ELEMENT 3
Dance to Learn® Community
Dance to Learn® provides a COMMUNITY feature to our Members. The COMMUNITY is a PRIVATE FORUM built into your Membership site (no external Facebook Groups). Allowing YOU to CONNECT with the Dance to Learn® Team and other Members!
- Ask questions & seek advice from the Dance to Learn® Team and other Members
- Member Resource Links & Teaching Guides
- Live Stream Classes & Member Q&A!
- Member Giveaways!
ELEMENT 4
Live Classes & Member Q&A's
Dance to Learn® provides YOU an opportunity to watch a LIVE CLASS taught by Jessica Strong! LIVE CLASSES give YOU an opportunity to observe the LESSON PLANS in ACTION with students! Q&A SESSIONS follow to further provide YOU assistance if YOU are STRUGGLING in any area of your Preschool Dance Classes!
- Classes taught by our Creator Jessica Strong
- Observe teaching techniques & philosophies in ACTION
- YOUR Questions Answered
- Access to a Dance Industry Leader!
- Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum (Value $1100)
- Dance to Learn® Ballet Curriculum (Value $750)
- Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Curriculum (Value $450)
- Dance to Learn® Tap Curriculum (Value $1000)
- Dance to Learn® Community (Value $708)
- BONUS Digital Download Library (Value $175)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Creative Dance) (Value $250)
- BONUS Glossary of Dance Skills (Ballet) (Value $250)
- BONUS 20% off Member Discount Code (Value $197)
- BONUS $25 Amazon E-Gift Card with Purchase (Value $25)
Frequently Asked Questions
A: The Dance to Learn® Membership provides a library of over 60 Lesson Plans with new resources added frequently.
A: The Dance to Learn® Membership provides access to 1 Dance Educator (single user license). If you would like additional dance teachers to access the resources, please email [email protected]
A: No - the Dance to Learn® Membership is not a license to use our name, logos or trademarks. You receive access to our Whole-Child Dance Education lesson plans which you can teach within your dance studio, classroom, or community center.
The Dance to Learn® Membership is available on a Monthly or Annual basis. The Membership is renewed automatically until cancelled.
Send us an email! [email protected]
A: The Dance to Learn® Membership includes access to 4 Curriculums:
- The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Ballet Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Tap Curriculum Presented by Dance Dance Hooray!
- The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Ballet Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Curriculum
- The Dance to Learn® Tap Curriculum Presented by Dance Dance Hooray!
A: YES! You can use the Dance to Learn® Curriculum with any other Preschool Dance Curriculum for a full well-rounded dance experience for your students.
No - The Dance to Learn® Membership does not include a Teaching Certification.
No - There is no contract. Under a monthly renewal schedule, your membership will continue until cancelled. Annual Memberships renew annually.