Terry Goetz (she/her) is Director of the Creative Dance Center in Seattle, Washington. explore opposing dance concepts that expand the emotional and physical repertoire reflect on feelings generated through movement.learn movement patterns and sequences solve problems through movement create and perform movement phrases and dances to metered music and counts.move through space with ease and safety explore relationships between people and objects copy movements and practice patterns that increase proprioception – the body’s sense of itself in space.learn movement vocabulary connect words with movements, and discuss and evaluate choreography.respond to a variety of music in a joyful way while exploring musical concepts.practice fundamental movement patterns (BrainDance) and dance skills learn names of body parts and anatomical structures, and develop correct alignment.are given the opportunity to explore and learn together, creating a special time for bonding and building social relationship skills.We like to think of our dance classes as serious fun! At CDC the emphasis is on education and enjoyment. We believe that strengthening cognitive, social, and emotional skills is just as important as developing strong and healthy bodies. Our classes are rich in multi-sensory experiences. We inspire each other to grow through reflection, positive reinforcement, and feedback, in a space where movement is meaningful and a dancer’s whole self is honored. Working together we build connections through dance. We are a diverse community – we welcome all ages, sizes, personal and cultural identities, backgrounds, and abilities. Our progressive approach to dance shifts between student-centered and teacher-directed activities, exploring, discovering, collaborating, and sharing tools for self-expression. The Creative Dance Center, founded in 1981, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing dance education and performance opportunities to people of all ages.Ĭonnecting body and mind to transform lives through dance.Ī joyful and collaborative community tha t knows how to m ove and how to move the world.ĭance should be fun! Our atmosphere is warm, friendly, and supportive, encouraging laughter, curiosity, imagination, and play. ![]() Interested in learning from an instructor who has presented at an international conference? Register for one of workshops for professional development and personal enrichment. Collectively, Kaleidoscope has danced for hundreds of thousands of school children in public and private schools in the Northwest. Our directors are frequent presenters at national and international dance and music conferences. Our dance company, Kaleidoscope, has toured internationally in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Russia, Canada, Brazil, The Netherlands, Jamaica, Taiwan, and Denmark and has performed nationally in Washington, D.C., Oregon, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Utah, and all over Washington State. Our shared history with these advocacy and education organizations is longstanding, rich, and deep. The Creative Dance Center is a proud member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), Dance Educators Association of Washington, and daCi USA ( dance and the Child international). ![]() It has evolved to include the BrainDance, developed by CDC founder Anne Green Gilbert, which is utilized by people of all ages around the world. At the Creative Dance Center, the BrainDance is done in many variations as a warm-up in every class. The teaching philosophy at CDC is a nationally and internationally recognized teaching methodology called Brain-Compatible Dance Education. Today there are over forty classes offered to 450 students, infants through adults. When the Creative Dance Center first opened its doors to the community, it offered twenty classes to 100 students. ![]() Using innovative teaching methods to unite body and mind, we provide an environment where people of all ages communicate, connect, collaborate, and create using the art form of dance. The Creative Dance Center, a nonprofit organization, nurtures self-expression, creativity, and learning through joyful and meaningful dance experiences. “The BrainDance integrates mind and body and may be adapted for all ages and abilities.” ~ Creative Dance Center
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