In this engaging, movement-based session, participants will experience several classroom-ready folk dances that help students internalize musical concepts such as beat, tempo, phrase, and form. Through active participation, we’ll explore how structured movement reinforces rhythmic literacy, strengthens ensemble awareness, and supports expressive music-making.
Beyond musical skills, folk dancing fosters collaboration, community, and joyful risk-taking—creating a classroom culture where every student belongs. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, adaptable dances, and clear connections to standards that can be implemented immediately in their own music classrooms.
