Kindergarten through 12^th grade Dance education in Hillsborough County Public Schools is an essential component of a comprehensive education. It is a discipline that involves the study of movement, expression, and communication through the art of dance. Dance education provides a unique opportunity for students to develop their physical, emotional, and social skills, as well as their creativity and artistic expression. Dance education can take many forms, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and cultural dance styles.

The benefits of dance education include improved physical health, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, promote teamwork and social skills, and enhance cognitive development. Dance education provides students with a creative outlet and means of self-expression.

Dance education curriculum is a structured program of study designed to teach students the techniques, history, and cultural significance of dance. It is a comprehensive approach to learning that includes both theory and practical application of dance concepts.

The curriculum is divided into different levels based on the students skill level. Our courses include ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and many other forms of dance. In addition, students can also take courses in dance history, choreography, and dance kinesiology.

The goal of our dance education curriculum is to expose students to a variety of dance styles and techniques, and to help students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art form. Students who study dance gain physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and stamina, as well as imporved memory, creativity, and self-confidence.

Overall, our dance education curriculum plays an important role in promoting the value of dance as an art form, and in preparing students for careers in dance performance, choreography, teaching, and other related fields.

Albena Arnaudova- Blake High School

Amanda Richards- Orange Grove Middle Magnet

AnnaKarenina Cheong- Progress Village Middle Magnet

Britta Devitt- Shore Elementary

Carla Jimenez- Orange Grove Middle Magnet

Christine VanGalder- Progress Village Middle Magnet

Julia Mac-Ben-Zvi- Davidsen Middle School

Kelly Rayl- Blake High School

Shana Christian- Muller Elementary