Pre-Professional Dance

Personal Development

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Setting Goals

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Dance Advocacy

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Canceled

Community Chest

Tourism & City

Budgeting

Challenge

Dance

Production & Performance

Business Licenses

Contracts & Agreements

A Pre-Professional UNIT

Taxes

Legacy

Community Chest

Start Here

Influencer

Science of Dance

Dance Technique

Dance Etiquette

Injury Prevention

Auditions & Casting

Dance Roles

Dance Duties

The dance industry is a big, exciting world where people use movement, music, and creativity to tell stories and express emotions. It’s not just about performing on stage — it includes choreographers who create dances, costume and lighting designers who bring performances to life, teachers who help dancers grow, and even people who manage studios, plan shows, and record videos. Whether someone is dancing in a theater, teaching in a studio, or designing the perfect outfit for a performance, they are all part of the dance industry. The dance industry is also about taking care of your body and mind. Dancers need to stay healthy, stretch often, eat balanced meals, and rest to avoid injuries. Many people, like fitness trainers, dance therapists, and nutrition coaches, help dancers stay strong and confident. Just like any job, being part of the dance world takes hard work, practice, and a love for learning — but it’s also full of fun, friendship, and self-expression!

The Dancer Athlete

Dance Athlete

Muscles

Activity

Dancers Are Athletes

Did you know that dancers are athletes? Just like football players or gymnasts, dancers train their bodies to move in strong, fast, and flexible ways. Dancing takes practice, discipline, and a lot of energy. Dancers have to jump, spin, stretch, and move with control, all while staying in rhythm with the music. That means their muscles, hearts, and lungs have to be in great shape!

Dancers also work on balance, endurance, and coordination. They use their core muscles to stay steady, their leg muscles to leap high, and their arm muscles to create beautiful shapes. They warm up before dancing to avoid injuries and stretch afterward to stay flexible. Like all athletes, dancers eat healthy foods and drink lots of water to keep their bodies ready for action. Whether they’re on a stage or in a studio, dancers show strength, focus, and athletic power every time they perform.

Muscles

Muscles

Click on each arrow to see the muscles dancers use.

Muscle Matching

You reach your arms out wide and hold them in second position.

You leap across the stage in slow motion.

You’re spinning in a slow turn without falling.

You go up on your tiptoes like a ballerina holding a pose.

You kick your leg straight forward like in a jazz dance move.

You bend your knee to do a deep plié before a jump.

Quadriceps

Arms & Sholders

Core

Hamstring

Glute

Calfs

Write a letter to your future self with tips on how to be more prepared and get better rest before dance class.

Write a letter to a younger dancer explaining why warming up is so important and what could happen if they don’t.

Directions

Write a letter to your teacher explaining why you forgot your shoes and how you'll fix it next time.

Too Tired to Focus

Didn't Warm Up First

Write an apology letter to your dance team explaining how you’ll catch up on the missed choreography.

Write a letter to your favorite dancer asking for advice on how to stay calm and confident during a performance.

Forgot Your Dance Shoes!

Missed a Big Rehearsal

Got Nervous and Forgot the Steps

Dance Industry

Dance Professor

Dance Critic

Dance Photographer

Choreographer

Click on each career to learn about their roles.

Dance Artist

Artistic Director

Dance Company Owner

Dance Agent

Dance Historian

Dance Teacher

Dance Photographer

Career Role

Takes pictures of dancers during rehearsals, performances, and special events.

Example

A dance photographer captures a powerful jump in mid-air during a ballet recital and shares it in a dance magazine.

Dance Historian

Career Role

Studies and shares the history of dance, including important dancers, styles, and traditions from around the world.

Example

A dance historian gives a presentation about African dance styles and how they influenced hip hop today.

Dance Professor

Career Role

Teaches dance at a college or university and helps students become professionals in dance.

Example

A dance professor teaches choreography and gives students feedback on their routines at a dance college.

Dance Teacher

Career Role

Teaches students how to dance in studios or schools, from beginners to advanced levels.

Example

A dance teacher leads a class of kids learning jazz moves for their first performance.

Career Role

Dance Artist

Uses dance to express ideas or feelings and often creates their own unique performances.

Example

A dance artist creates a piece about friendship and performs it at a community festival.

Career Role

Dance Company Owner

Runs a dance company where hired dancers come to learn, practice, and perform dance.

Example

A dance company owner schedules classes, hires teachers and dancers, and organizes dance performance through the year.

Career Role

Dance Agent

Helps dancers find jobs and auditions, and talks to companies on the dancer’s behalf.

Example

A dance agent finds a spot for a dancer to perform in a music video and helps with the contract.

Career Role

Choreographer

Creates new dance routines and teaches them to dancers.

Example

A choreographer makes up dance steps for a school play and teaches them to the performers.

Career Role

Dance Critic

Watches dance performances and writes reviews or reports about them.

Example

A dance critic writes a newspaper article explaining what they liked and didn’t like about a dance show.

Career Role

Artistic Director

Leads a dance company and decides what performances to do and what the dances will look like.

Example

An artistic director chooses costumes, music, and dancers for a special winter ballet show.

Dance Industry

Dance Professor

Dance Critic

Dance Photographer

Choreographer

Click on each career to complete the task.

Dance Artist

Artistic Director

Dance Company Owner

Dance Agent

Dance Historian

Dance Teacher

Dance Photographer

Task

You took 12 photos of each of the 8 dancers during rehearsal.

Questions

1. If each photo is printed at $0.35, how much will it cost to print them all?
2. How many total photos did you take?

Career Role

Dance Historian

You are creating a timeline of 5 famous dancers. Each dancer lived and performed for a different number of years (e.g., 10, 15, 20, 25, 30).

Questions

1. What is the average number of years these dancers performed?
2. Graph the years each dancer performed and compare.

Dance Professor

Career Role

You teach 3 classes a week. Each class has 25 students. You assign 4 dance steps to each student to memorize.

Questions

1. How many steps will all students need to memorize total each week?
2. If each step takes 2 minutes to learn, how many minutes is that altogether?

Dance Teacher

Career Role

You’re choreographing a recital with 5 groups. Each group needs 8 feet by 10 feet of space.

Questions

1. How much total space is needed for the whole stage?
2. Can all the groups fit on a 40x20 ft stage?

Career Role

Dance Artist

You use 6 different colored scarves for your solo. You want to switch colors every 2 minutes in a 12-minute dance.

Questions

1. How many times will you change scarves?
2. Create a pattern or ratio to show how often each color is used.

Career Role

Dance Company Owner

You’re creating a budget. Your studio makes $150 per class, and you teach 10 classes per week.

Questions

1. How much money do you make weekly? Monthly?
2. If rent is $2,000 per month and you pay $500 for utilities, do you make a profit?

Career Role

Dance Agent

You manage 4 dancers. One earns $300, one earns $450, one earns $600, and one earns $750 per gig.

Questions

1. What is the total income? What’s the average payment per dancer?
2. If you take 10% as your fee, how much do you earn?

Career Role

Choreographer

You are creating a routine that includes 4 sections of 8 counts each. Each count is 1 second.

Questions

1. How long is the full routine in seconds? In minutes?
2. If you want to increase the routine by 25%, how many more counts do you need?

Career Role

Dance Critic

You review 5 shows a week and rate each on a scale of 1 to 10. You gave scores of 7, 8, 9, 6, and 10.

Questions

1. What is the average score you gave this week?
2. Create a bar graph to show the scores of each performance.

Career Role

Artistic Director

You have a budget of $5,000. Costumes are $2,400, lighting is $1,200, and programs are $900.

Questions

1. Do you have enough money for a $600 backdrop?
2. What percentage of your budget is spent on each item?

Understanding Dance Technique

Ballet Technique

Lyrical Technique

Jazz Technique

Hip Hop Technique

Contemporary Technique

Modern Technique

Leaps And Turns

Dance technique is how dancers learn to control their bodies and move with purpose, grace, and strength. Good technique helps dancers stay safe, look polished, and express themselves clearly on stage. Technique includes learning body positions, placement, alignment, and how to balance, turn, jump, and stretch correctly. Different styles of dance—like ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern—all have their own techniques, but they often begin with learning positions and where to stand on stage.

Click to learn about stage positions.

Stage Positions

Upstage

Center Stage

Downstage

Stage Left

Directions

Upstage Right/Left

Downstage Right/Left

Stage Right

Movement Cue # 1

Movement Cue # 3

Movement Cue # 2

Movement Cue #4

Ballet

Ballet dancers use careful movements to tell stories and express emotions without speaking. Every movement in ballet has a special name in French, like plié (bend) or arabesque (leg stretched behind).Ballet classes usually start at the barre, a long rail that dancers use for balance while warming up. After barre, dancers move to the center of the room to practice turns, jumps, and traveling steps. Dancers learn to keep their backs tall, arms rounded, and toes pointed. Even though ballet looks gentle, it takes a lot of muscle, control, and practice!

Attire

• Ballet slippers (pink or black)
• Leotard (any color approved by the teacher)
• Ballet tights (pink, tan, or white)
• Optional ballet skirt or tutu
• Hair in a neat bun
• No jewelry

Click to learn about body positions!

Body Positions

Lyrical dance is a beautiful and emotional style that blends ballet, jazz, and modern dance. It’s called “lyrical” because it connects closely to the lyrics of a song. Dancers use the words and feelings in the music to inspire their movements and tell a story with their bodies. Lyrical dance includes smooth, flowing motions, high leaps, graceful turns, and expressive gestures. It often shows feelings like joy, sadness, hope, or love. Dancers learn to move with both strength and softness, using their faces and bodies to share emotion with the audience.

Lyrical

Attire

• Bare feet or lyrical half-sole shoes
• Leotard or fitted top
• Leggings or lyrical skirt
• Hair pulled back in a bun or ponytail
• No jewelry

Jazz

Jazz dance is a fun and energetic style of dance that mixes rhythm, sharp movements, and lots of personality! It started in African American communities in the early 1900s and grew with the rise of jazz music. You can find jazz dance in musicals, movies, dance teams, and music videos.In jazz, dancers use quick footwork, strong arms, and smooth body movements. Moves like jazz squares, kicks, chassés, and leaps are common. Jazz dancers also learn how to isolate different parts of the body—like moving only your shoulders or hips—to make each movement stand out.

Attire

• Jazz shoes (usually black or tan, with rubber soles)
• Fitted leotard or dance top
• Jazz pants, leggings, or fitted dance shorts
• Hair pulled back into a ponytail or bun
• No long jewelry

Contemporary dance is a creative and expressive style that combines movements from ballet, modern, jazz, and even hip hop. It allows dancers to move freely and use their bodies to tell stories, share emotions, and explore ideas. Unlike other dance styles with strict rules, contemporary dance lets you experiment with your own movement. Contemporary dancers often use the floor, gravity, breath, and flowing motions in their routines. You might see a dancer leap through the air, roll across the floor, or freeze in a strong shape. The music can be fast, slow, or even silent—what matters most is how the movement feels and what it expresses.

Contemporary

Attire

• Bare feet or contemporary dance paws
• Leotard, fitted tank top, or dance crop top
• Leggings or stretchy dance pants
• Hair pulled back securely
• No jewelry

Modern

Modern dance gives dancers the freedom to be themselves. It helps build strength, balance, and creativity. Instead of copying exact steps, dancers are encouraged to explore their own movement and ideas. Modern dance teaches you to express deep emotions and to connect with the world through movement—making it a meaningful and personal style for dancers of all ages.

Attire

• Bare feet – No shoes or socks, so dancers can feel the floor
• Leotard or tank top – Comfortable tops that stretch with movement
• Leggings or dance pants – Soft and stretchy pants that cover the legs
• Fitted T-shirt – Optional, but should not be baggy or distracting
• Hair tied back – So it doesn’t get in the way
• No jewelry – For safety and focus

Hip Hop

Hip hop dance is a powerful, expressive style that began in the streets of New York City in the 1970s. It was created by young people who used movement to tell their stories, show off their skills, and bring their communities together. Hip hop is part of a bigger culture that includes music, graffiti art, DJing, and rapping. Hip hop dance includes moves like the two-step, body roll, top rock, and wave. Dancers often dance "freestyle," which means making up moves in the moment. This allows each dancer to show their personality and creativity. Some hip hop styles include breaking, popping, locking, and krumping—each with their own history and flair.

Attire

• Clean sneakers or dance shoes
• Comfortable t-shirt or hoodie
• Sweatpants, joggers, or loose-fitting dance pants
• Hat or cap (optional)
• Hair pulled back or covered
• No jewelry that dangles

Leaps & Turns

A leap is a movement where the dancer jumps from one foot and lands on the other. The goal is to create a floating feeling in the air, often with legs stretched out wide or in a special shape. Leaps take practice and strong muscles in the legs and core.

Types of Leaps

• Grand Jeté (ballet): A big split leap in the air.
• Switch Leap (jazz): One leg switches mid-air before landing.
• Sauté Leap (modern): A smaller leap with bent knees or unique shapes.
• Hip Hop Leaps: Can include explosive jumps with flair or flips!

Injury prevention is an important part of being a healthy and successful dancer. Dancers must take care of their bodies by warming up before class, stretching afterward, staying hydrated, and listening to any signs of pain or discomfort. Wearing the right shoes, dancing on safe floors, and following teacher instructions also help prevent accidents. When dancers treat their bodies with care, they stay strong, flexible, and ready to perform at their best.

Directions

Not Safe for Dancers

Injury Prevention Tip

Do strengthening exercises for your core.

Stretch before and after dancing.

Spin quickly without spotting.

Hold your breath while dancing.

Skip your warm-up to save time.

Warm up your whole body before dancing.

Complete Activity

Directions

Auditions are tryouts where dancers perform to showcase their talent and be considered for a role, while casting is the process of selecting which dancers will perform each part in the production.

Featured Dancer

Understudy

Dance Group

Alternate

Callback

Not Casted

A callback means the choreographer or casting team wants to see you again. It’s a second chance to show your skills and stand out. Callbacks often focus on different moves, acting, or how you learn choreography quickly.

Group dancers perform together as a team. They may not be in the spotlight alone, but they’re the heartbeat of the show. Group dancers must be clean, synchronized, and focused on spacing, rhythm, and unity.

Sometimes, dancers audition but are not selected for the current show. That doesn’t mean they didn’t do well—it just means this role wasn’t the right fit this time. Many dancers who aren’t cast in one show return stronger and succeed later.

This dancer stands out in a performance. They might dance a solo, be front and center, or lead a major section. Featured dancers show strong stage presence and often perform at a full-out energy level to draw the audience in.

Alternates switch off performances with a featured dancer. They get equal time to perform but on different days or shows. This keeps energy fresh and gives more dancers a chance to shine.

An understudy learns the choreography of a lead or featured dancer and is ready to step in if that person can’t perform. They must know the routine well and be confident enough to perform it when needed.

Click and drag the role and judge comment to fit the dancer's audition.

Audtion Role

Judge Comment

Not Casted

Alternate

I gave it all—my energy was FULL OUT. I’m proud of what I did, even if I don’t get picked. I just want to grow.

Your performance stood out with confidence and clarity. You’re ready to carry the stage!

We saw something in you and want to see more. Please return for tomorrow!

I danced FULL OUT and watched every move the lead made. I even practiced their part at home—I want to be ready just in case.

Dance Group

Featured Dancer

I made sure to hit every move clearly, not too much, not too little. My energy was MODERATE—I wanted to stay sharp and in sync with the group.

Keep showing up with that fire. Growth is happening, and your time is coming.

You’ve shown balance and grace. You’ll switch performances and bring something special each time.

I kept my energy STEADY—not over the top, but clean and confident. I want to share the lead and show I can handle pressure.

Callback

You blended beautifully with the group and held your spacing well—great team focus!

I gave it everything—jumps high, arms strong, expressions bold. I danced FULL OUT because I dreamed of being in the spotlight.

Understudy

You’re reliable and focused. You’ve got what it takes to step up when needed.

I tried my best today, and even though I didn’t get the part right away, they invited me back tomorrow!

First Position

Heels together, toes turned out, and arms rounded in front of your body.

Ballet positions help dancers stay balanced, graceful, and ready to move. Each position shows how to place the feet and arms to build strength, control, and technique.

Second Position

Feet apart and turned out, arms open wide like you're hugging the air.

Third Position

One foot in front of the other with the heel touching the arch, one arm in front and one to the side.

Fourth Position

Feet are apart front to back, both turned out, one arm above your head and the other in front.

Fifth Position

Feet tight together heel to toe, one arm rounded high above your head and one in front of your body.

Dance Etiquette

Directions

Dance etiquette means showing respect for your teacher, classmates, space, and yourself while dancing. It helps everyone feel safe, focused, and supported in class and during performances. Good etiquette isn't just about being polite—it's a big part of being a successful dancer! In the studio, dancers show etiquette by arriving on time, wearing the correct attire, and listening closely to instructions. Dancers don’t talk while others are dancing, and they wait quietly for their turn. Saying “thank you” to your teacher after class is also a sign of good manners. On stage or at auditions, etiquette means staying positive, even if you make a mistake or don’t get the role you wanted. Dancers clap for each other, stay professional, and remember that everyone is growing and learning together. Whether you're a beginner or a star, great dancers always show great etiquette!

Complete Activity

Dance Professor

Dance Critic

Dance Photographer

Choreographer

Career Etiquette

Dance Artist

Artistic Director

Dance Company Owner

Dance Agent

Dance Historian

Dance Teacher

Dance Photographer

Problem

A dancer politely asks you not to post a photo that makes them feel uncomfortable.

Questions

• How can you respect the dancer’s feelings while still doing your job?
• What should you say to the dancer in response?

Create

Create a "Photographer’s Promise" mini-poster with 3 respectful rules for photographing dancers.

Dance Historian

Problem

You’re presenting a timeline of dance history, and someone questions one of your facts.

Questions

• How can you respond respectfully, even if you feel confident in your answer?
• Why is it important to listen and stay calm in discussions?

Create

Write a respectful dialogue between the historian and the questioner showing good listening and response.

Dance Professor

Problem

A student gets frustrated during class and walks out.

Questions

• How can you show empathy but still hold the student accountable?
• What would you say when they return?

Create

Write a short letter the professor could give the student showing care and expectations.

Dance Teacher

Problem

A student is interrupting and distracting others during class.

Questions

• How can you correct the behavior without embarrassing the student?
• What tone of voice and words would you use?

Create

Create a “Classroom Expectations” anchor chart that promotes etiquette and respect.

Dance Artist (Performer)

Problem

During a performance, your costume rips, but the show must go on.

Questions

• How can you handle the situation gracefully
• How do you treat your team (costume crew, cast) after the show?

Create

Make a comic strip showing a performer facing a challenge and responding with grace.

Dance Agent

Problem

Your dancer didn’t get the role they wanted and is feeling discouraged.

Questions

• What can you say to support them professionally and personally?
• How do you keep them motivated respectfully?

Create

Write an encouraging email to the dancer using positive language and feedback.

Choreographer

Problem

A dancer suggests a change to your choreography.

Questions

• How can you listen with an open mind and decide respectfully?
• Why is collaboration part of etiquette?

Create

Create a "Collaboration Contract" with 3–4 respectful ways to work with dancers.

Dance Critic

Problem

You watched a performance where one dancer made a mistake.

Questions

• How can you give honest feedback in a kind way?
• What is the difference between critique and criticism?

Create

Write a pretend review of a performance, including 2 compliments and 1 helpful suggestion.

Artistic Director

Problem

You didn’t cast your friend in the lead role, and they’re upset.

Questions

• How do you explain your decision without hurting their feelings?
• Why is fairness part of etiquette?

Create

Create a decision-making checklist for casting that includes fairness and kindness.

Dance Company Owner

Problem

Two dancers in your company have a disagreement during rehearsal and bring the conflict to you.

Questions

• How can you listen to both sides and help them solve the issue respectfully?
• Why is it important for a company owner to model etiquette and professionalism?

Create

Create a “Dance Company Code of Conduct” poster with 3–5 rules that promote kindness, respect, and professionalism for all dancers and staff.

Directions

Dance Historian

Dance Professor

Dance Artist

Dance Teacher

Dance Critic

Dance Company Owner

Brand sponsorship happens when a company gives products or payment to a person (like a dancer or influencer) in exchange for them promoting the brand to their audience. Dancers often use their social media accounts—like Instagram or TikTok—to show how the product fits into their lifestyle, through dances, skits, or tutorials. 💡 Why It Matters: This is how many dancers earn money outside of performing. It helps them build a personal brand and develop communication, creativity, and business skills.

Choreographer

Dance Agent

Dance Photography

Artistic Director

Directions

Activity

Tax Deductions

Taxes

Rules

A tax deduction is something Jade buys that helps her do her dance job. She can subtract that cost from her earnings so she doesn’t have to pay taxes on that money. Jaden is a professional dancer who works for himself. This means he is called an freelancer . At the end of the year, Jaden has to pay taxes just like everyone else. But guess what? Some of the things he spends money on for his dance jobs can help him lower how much he has to pay in taxes. These are called tax deductions.

Taxes are the money people and businesses pay to the government to help pay for important things like schools, roads, and firefighters. Everyone who earns money, including dancers like Jade, has to pay taxes. Sometimes, if you spend money on things you need for your job—like costumes or studio space—you can subtract those costs when you do your taxes. This is called a tax deduction, and it helps lower the amount of money you have to pay in taxes.

Deductible

Travel

Costumes

Dance Shows

Not Deductible

Movie Night

Personal Clothes

Gifts For Friends

Tax Deductible

Click and drag the spending descriptions to the deductible or not deductible category.

Mall Spending For Jeans

$74

Monthly Netflix subscription

$15

Not Deductible

Deductible

GymMembership

$150

Studio space rental for practice

$100

Professional Dance Shoe

$345

Travel to LA for tour rehearsal

$150

What is the total?

What is the total?

Calf

Defintion

The muscles on the back of your lower legs that help you rise up on your toes.

Sentence

When you go up into releve (tiptoes) or jump, your calves are helping.

Movement Cue #2

It’s a duet in the middle—bring both dancers to Center Stage to show off their big lift!

Jay

Dee

Product Name: VisionWear

Description

Light-reactive costumes that change to music.

Sentence Starter

VisionWear helps me tell a full story on stage because...

Questions

• How do the lights support your vision?
• What kind of mood do the colors create?
• How do dancers feel performing in these costumes?

Stage Right

Challenges

When you land on complete the challenges to see what you know about the local government!

Product Name: CritiCalm

Description

Toolkit for taking notes and scoring performances.

Sentence Starter

CritiCalm keeps my reviews sharp and focused by helping me...

Questions

• What tools or features help you during a show?
• How do you stay organized as a critic?
• Why does it matter to review dance professionally?

Stage Left

Center Stage

Directions

1. Start by reading the short informational text about taxes and what it means to have a tax deduction as a dancer.
2. As you read, highlight or take note of items that dancers can and cannot deduct from their taxes.
3. When you're finished reading, click on the activity button to help Jaden, an independent backup dancer, organize his expenses.
4. In the activity, drag each item into the correct category:
1. 💼 “Tax Deductible – Work Expense”
2. 🚫 “Not Tax Deductible – Personal Expense”

Product Name: InkMotion

Description

Paint that changes color with movement.

Sentence Starter

InkMotion lets me express my creativity by....

Questions

• What does the paint look like when you dance?
• How do you use it in your art performances?
• What feeling or message do you show with the colors?

Core

Defintion

The muscles on the front of your thighs that help you straighten your knees.

Sentence

When you kick your leg forward or stand up from a squat, you’re using your quadriceps.

Product Name: Chalk & Flex

Description

Whiteboard dance mat for blocking and footwork.

Sentence Starter

Chalk & Flex makes dance class more fun because I can...

Questions

• How do students use the mat?
• What’s one creative way you use it during lessons?
• Why would you recommend it to another teacher?

Directions

1. Click a Dance Problem card
2. Read the challenge carefully. It’s a scenario that could really happen in the dance world—like forgetting your shoes, missing a rehearsal, or getting nervous on stage.
3. Write a short letter based on the directions on your card. Your letter should:
1. Start with a greeting (like “Dear Dance Teacher” or “Dear Future Me”)
2. Explain the situation and how you feel
4. Be creative and honest! You can decorate your letter with drawings or use fun vocabulary from the dance world.

Product Name: BookMeNow

Description

App that helps dancers get gigs.

Sentence Starter

BookMeNow is a game-changer for my dancers because...

Questions

• What kind of jobs do dancers get through the app?
• How does it make your job easier as an agent?
• Why should dancers sign up?

Product Name: GrooveNotes

Description

App that syncs music to choreography in real-time.

Sentence Starter

GrooveNotes helps my choreography come alive because...

Questions

• How does the music change during the dance?
• What’s one creative way you used this app?
• What would your dancers say about it?

Product Name: ProFlex Gear

Description

Smart shoes that track form and posture.

Sentence Starter

I teach stronger dancers thanks to ProFlex Gear, which helps me...

Questions

• What feature helps students learn better?
• How do these shoes change the way you teach?
• What would your students say about it?

Product Name: SnapStage

Description

Motion-sensing lens for dance photography.

Sentence Starter

As a dance photographer, I never miss the perfect shot with SnapStage because...

Questions

• How does this product help you capture special dance moments
• What makes this product better than a regular camera?
• Why should other dancers or photographers use this?

Arm and Shoulder Muscles

Defintion

The muscles that move your arms and help you lift and hold them in different positions.

Sentence

When you stretch your arms out like a ballerina or hold a pose, you’re using these muscles.

Product Name: FlowFuel

Description

Hydration and recovery drink for dancers.

Sentence Starter

My company dances harder and recovers faster thanks to FlowFuel because...

Questions

• What’s in the drink that supports your dancers?
• How do your dancers feel after long rehearsals?
• How do you include this product in your daily routines?

Quadriceps

Defintion

The muscles on the front of your thighs that help you straighten your knees.

Sentence

When you kick your leg forward or stand up from a squat, you’re using your quadriceps.

Directions

1. Read each sentence below carefully.
2. Drag the sentence under the correct column:
1. ✅ Injury Prevention Tip or ❌ Not Safe for Dancers.
3. When finished, double-check your choices.

Hamstring

Defintion

The muscles on the back of your thighs that help you bend your knees and stretch your legs back.

Sentence

When you do a lunge or bend your leg to leap, your hamstrings are working.

Directions

1. Read about Dance Etiquette
2. Click 'Complete Activity'
3. Click the career path
4. Read Your Scenario
5. Answer the Two Questions
6. Create Your Artifact

Movement Cue #4

It’s the dramatic ending! Move Dee to Downstage Center and Jay to Stage Right to strike a final pose.

Jay

Dee

Downstage Right/Left

Directions

1. Pick one of the careers: Dance Photographer, Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Studio Owner, etc.
2. Read Your Sponsored Product Description
1. Learn about the product your career is sponsoring (like smart shoes, a dance mat, or a hydration drink).
3. Use the Sentence Starter
4. Begin your script with the provided sentence starter. Finish it using your own ideas about how the product helps in your career.
5. Answer the Guiding Questions
1. These questions will help you build a strong script. Use your answers to describe the product and how it supports your dance career.
6. Create Your Skit or Promo Video
7. Perform a short dance or skit that includes your script.
1. Show or describe the product in use.
8. End your video with a call to action, like:
1. “Use code DANCE10 to get your own today!”

Movement Cue #1

Dee and Jay are starting the dance with energy! Move Dee to Downstage Right and Jay to Downstage Left.

Jay

Dee

Movement Cue #3

They split again! Move Dee to Upstage Right and Jay to Upstage Left to create balance.

Jay

Dee

Upstage

Downstage

Directions

1. Read about each audtion role.
2. Click the arrow to complete the audtion activity.

Directions

1. Click on each stage position name at the top of the screen to learn what it means before you begin.
2. Click and read Read the movement prompt carefully.
3. Drag Dee and Jay to the correct spots on the stage based on the instructions. Make sure they are facing the correct way!
4. Once you place both dancers, say or write why you think the choreographer chose those spots for the movement.
5. Repeat for all four movement prompts.

Upstage Right/Left

Community Awareness

When you land on complete the task.

Product Name: DanceVault

Description

App for exploring historical dance archives.

Sentence Starter

DanceVault helps me uncover the past and bring stories to life because...

Questions

• What kind of dance history do you study?
• How do you use this app in your daily work?
• What cool fact did you learn using this product?

Glutes

Defintion

The muscles in your bottom that help you move your hips and legs.

Sentence

When you do a leg lift to the back or push off the ground in a jump, your glutes are helping.