Creative Dance for Kids introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement words, music and storytelling. Haitian Folkloric rhythms and movements are woven into the class in a child-friendly fashion. During class, the students explore a different theme from social justice topics through age-appropriate literature, conversation, and movement. Past and future themes include kindness, acceptance, noticing and appreciating differences, identity, standing up against injustice, and love.

Parents are thrilled to see just how engaged kids are in this class, even through Zoom! Meg and Jean have deep knowledge of working with children, and strike a beautiful balance between storytelling, verbal interaction, and movement that keeps kids engaged and learning together.

This class is co-taught by Artistic Director Jean Appolon (he/him/his) and Executive Director/Dancer Meghan McGrath (she/her/hers).

Previous themes from 2021-2:

Session 1: Community and Koneksyon

Session 2: Speaking Truths

Session 3: Language and Love

Session 4: Food and Culture

Session 5: Embrace Your Neighbors

Session 6: Women and Jazz

Session 7: Friends Across Cultures

Session 8: Healing Our Hearts

Session 9: Creating Joy