Self-Expression with Dance From Pre-K to Kindergarten, the Kent
Place dance program is closely integrated with the classroom
curriculum, and movement activities are based on topics that
change monthly. Beginning in Grade 1, proper warm-up techniques,
rhythm and perpetual motor skills, as well as creative movement
concepts, are integrated into the dance curriculum. The students
work individually and in groups to learn a variety of dance
forms. These concepts are re-emphasized in Grades 3-5, when
students also compose and perform short dance studies of their
own. Kent Place teachers focus on developing body awareness,
coordination and an appreciation of the world of dance. To
broaden the student’s dance and performance experience, students
Grades 2-5 are welcome to join one of the Primary School dance
ensembles. Building upon their study of dance as an art form in
Primary School, Middle School students explore the principles of
dance technique and composition and collaborate on choreography
assignments. To enha