Special Education
Holland Dance Festival organizes custom-made educational dance programs. Dance puts your students in motion
The power of dance
Dance literally and figuratively gets children moving and gives pleasure. Dance connects and eliminates social differences. In addition to physical-motor skills, dance contributes to the development of various (21st-century) competencies. Think of social-emotional components, developing musicality or developing and expressing creativity in a dance language, when verbal language is difficult.
Dance gives the opportunity to approach physical challenges in a positive way, with or without the use of aids such as, for example, a wheelchair. Dance has also proven to be a welcome way for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in movement and music.
In addition to focusing on dance per se, dance classes can be incorporated into thematic or cross-curricular education.
A customized dance program
The 'See, Do, Reflect, and Experience' packages are custom-made and apply for both special and regular education settings. Holland Dance Festival also offers professional development for teachers who want to work with dance in the classroom. Holland Dance Festival has a lot of experience in teaching dance in (special) education. We have been giving weekly dance classes at various schools for years.
Holland Dance Festival also offers educational dance performances. In this we work together with a number of partners who bring dance for and by dancers/pupils (with disabilities). We like to offer a stage for inclusive performing arts.
We are happy to help you put together a suitable program. Please feel free to request a concept program and quote.
Contact
Do you have questions about the performances or activities? Or do you need help defining your dance program? A team of education staff is at your service for tailored advice and the organization of your dance activities.
Yolanda van der Heijden
Dance in (special) education
yolanda@holland-dance.com