Working Curriculum Outline

December 2017

Technique #1: Somatic Contemporary Dance Technique

Age Demographic Adolescent to Young Adult
Setting: Performing Arts High School (can be accommodated for a private studio setting)

All levels will cover vocabulary, proper alignment, anatomy, and artistic expression in their dancing;
all to aid in their technical proficiency as a dance practitioner. Ultimately, it is my goal for students
to explore how dance communicates meaning and connects to physical, mental, emotional health &
well-being.
1. Beginner:
Ages: 14-15 years old (Freshmen, Sophomores)
Duration of Class: 60 minutes 3x per week 1 year curriculum 4 quarter terms
Students Ability: At this beginner level, students should have had dance training of
3+ years, though not required to enroll in this class. Regardless of formal training,
however students should have a general awareness of their body in space and
demonstrate a willingness to learn & drive to excel in their movement practice.
Class Goals: This class will be an introduction to the fundamentals of Modern dance
and somatic practices, like Pilates and Yoga, as integral components of dance
wellness. Two classes a week, students will be expected to participate in an opening
meditation, warm-up, across the floor phrases, and guided movement imagery
exercises. The last day of the week will be dedicated to lecture-based instruction
discussing anatomy, conditioning, and wellness interventions.

2. Intermediate:
Ages: 15-16 years old (Sophomores, Juniors)
Duration of Class: 75 minutes 3x per week 1 year curriculum 4 quarter terms
Students Ability: Students should have completed my Beginner Somatic
Contemporary Dance class or enroll with 6+ years of technical training in any style.
Students should have clear knowledge of basic dance terminology and have a simple
understanding of anatomy and various conditioning practices. Students must also
begin to show clarity and intention in various movement prompts.
Class Goals: This class will build upon the fundamentals and challenge students to
apply theory in their movement practice. Lecture and movement will be more closely
scrutinized and applied together. All three classes students will be expected to
participate in an opening meditation, warm-up, across the floor phrases, and guided
movement imagery exercises.
 3. Advanced:
Ages: 17+ (Juniors, Seniors)
Duration of Class: 90 minutes 3x per week 1 year curriculum 4 quarter terms
Students Ability: Students should demonstrate a strong technical proficiency when
tasked with warm-up and center phrases. Dancers should be refining clarity of
movement and further developing their own artistic tendencies when moving. Dancers
should also have a firm understanding of their anatomy, proper alignment, and begin
to integrate their own personal wellness practice to begin each class.
Class Goals: This class will call on dancers to be more autonomous agents in their
dance training. They will continue to develop their craft and discipline as
somatically-sound contemporary dancers. Improvisational work, including partnering,
will be used as tool sets to enhance a dancers bodily awareness in a collective group.
The pace of the class will be challenging as dancers negotiate commitment to their
own technique, claiming their movement signature, while also integrating foundational
partnering skills as well.

Technique #2: Creative Movement

Age Demographic Toddler to Early Childhood
Setting: Private Studio, Community Center, Local Gym

All classes are designed and carried out through Anne Green Gilberts Creative Dance methodology.
Creative dance is a dance for all-ages, to be taught anywhere and at any developmental stage.
Classes are mindfully created, emphasizing concepts rather skills to deepen a childs learning and
foster technical and creative movement knowledge. Through structure, guidance, and exploration
these tiny movers will begin to cultivate a love for dance!

1. Tiny Tots: Creative Movement I

Ages: 2-3 years old (Mommy & Me)
Duration of Class: 30 minutes 1x per week 1 year curriculum 35-40 classes
Students Ability: Students should be potty-trained preferably, or must always wear a
diaper. There are no prerequisites for this class. All are encouraged to join as we
cultivate a love for music & movement!
Class Goals: This class, open to toddlers and their parent/guardian(s), introduces the
child to play & storytelling through dance. Class will consist of large motor
movements coupled with song and rhyme. At this level of instruction, I will emphasize
a fun learning environment always, where a childs happiness is of the utmost
importance.
2. Twinkling Tots: Creative Movement II
Ages: 4-5 years old
Duration of Class: 45 minutes 1x per week 1 year curriculum 35-40 classes
Students Ability: No prior movement training is required. All are encouraged to join
as we cultivate a love for music & movement!
Class Goals: This class is designed to introduce young children to creative movement
and imagination. Each week dancers will be led through a warm-up, explore a given
concept, build related skills, create and cool down. At this level of instruction, I will
also emphasize the classroom community to improve social skills and encourage fun
in a group setting.

3. Kinder Tots: Creative Movement III

Ages: 5-6 years old
Duration of Class: 60 minutes 1x per week 1 year curriculum 35-40 classes
Students Ability: No prior movement training is required. All are encouraged to join
as we cultivate a love for music & movement!
Class Goals: This class is designed to increase fine motor skills, physical
development, and body awareness through creative movement. Each week dancers
will be led through a warm-up, explore a given concept, build related skills, create and
cool down. At this level of instruction, I will also emphasize the importance of
positive interpersonal skills in the class and use relatable dancing stories to encourage
fun in group setting.