Children’s Wisconsin is proud to sponsor Danceworks Pre-Recorded Dance Class Packs for all MPS schools at no cost in 2020-21!
Pre-Recorded Dance Class Packs are designed for learners in school and at home, either alone or with a class, to use on their time.
Danceworks virtual dance classes create opportunities to integrate movement-based educational activities into a school’s everyday routine. Our dynamic teaching artists present dance classes in a variety of styles that develop coordination, rhythm, balance, strength, flexibility, and encourage self-expression, confidence, and respect for self and others.
Sponsored by Children’s Wisconsin, Danceworks’ Pre-Recorded Dance Class Packs will support Milwaukee Public Schools in the 2020-21 school year with movement-based educational videos at no cost to the school or families. Dance videos will provide K4-6th grade students with needed arts and physical education activities critical to their social-emotional development and overall well being during the health pandemic.
Pre-recorded Dance Class Packs are video classes that can be utilized by teachers and parents at any time during or after the school day to provide maximum flexibility to schools and students. Classes are designed for two age groups; K4-2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. Dance Class Packs include six 20 minute classes for K4-2nd graders and six 30 minute classes for 3rd-6th graders. Classes offered include: Mindful Movement, Stretch & Strengthen, Rhythm Works, Hip Hop, Jazz Dance, and Classical Indian Dance. These classes will be specifically designed to get virtual learning students up and out of their seats to re-energize and re-focus brains and bodies.
Pre-Recorded Dance Class Packages:
The Pre-recorded Dance Class Pack includes six 20 minute classes, in a variety of dance styles, that can be added to the school day and accessed quickly and easily by teachers and students.
*Pre-recorded class links can be shared with numerous K4-2nd Grade classrooms in one school, maximizing impact and cost-effectiveness.
Suggested Age Range: K4-2nd Grade
Cost to Non MPS-Schools: $200
Cost to MPS Schools in 2020-21: $0
*Following this initial Pre-recorded Dance Class Pack, additional lesson packs can be purchased that build on previous lessons and develop dance skills.
Complete the Pre-Recorded Dance Class Pack Interest Form
The Pre-recorded Dance Class Pack includes six 30 minute classes, in a variety of dance styles, that can be added to the school day and accessed quickly and easily by teachers and students and shared to multiple classrooms in one school.
*Pre-recorded class links can be shared with numerous 3rd-6th Grade classrooms in one school, maximizing impact and cost-effectiveness.
Suggested Age Range: 3rd-6th Grade
Cost to Non MPS-Schools: $295
Cost to MPS Schools in 2020-21: $0
*Following this initial Pre-recorded Dance Class Pack, additional lesson packs can be purchased that build on previous lessons and develop dance skills.
Complete the Pre-Recorded Dance Class Pack Interest Form
Rhythm Works
Jump into an upbeat class influenced by the percussive style of tap. No tap shoes required! We will use hands, feet to create rhythmic conversations.
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Gabi Sustache
Accompanist: Paul Westfahl, Percussion
Stretch and Strengthen
Get your students up out of their seats to stretch and strengthen their bodies and get their brains re-energized!
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Maggie Seer
Accompanist: Allen Russell, Violin & Electronics
Mindful Movement
Take a break from the school day to relax and refocus. Students will practice deep breathing, physical expression and mindfulness.
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Alisha Jihn
Accompanist: Allen Russell, Violin & Electronics
Jazz Dance
Learn the basics of jazz dance technique in an upbeat lesson that will keep students on their toes!
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Angela Weidner
Accompanists: Neil Davis, Guitar; Paul Westfahl, Percussion
Classical Indian Dance
Students will be introduced to the percussive footwork, expressivity and story-telling that are found in Classical Indian dance forms.
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Cyenthia Vijayakumar
Accompanist: Paul Westfahl, Percussion/Tabla
Hip Hop
A high energy dance form that will get kids up on their feet and moving to the beat! Students will learn hip hop techniques and movement combinations in a class that is packed with fun!
Danceworks Teaching Artist: Gabi Sustache
Accompanist: Allen Russell, Violin & Electronics
Danceworks Performance MKE artists: Nekea Leon, Maggie Seer
Complete the Pre-Recorded Class Pack Interest Form
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