FASDC Professional Development Sector
Classes & Courses

Dance History for Racial Inclusion

A professional development workshop that teaches educators how to cultivate safe, racially inclusive spaces. Participants learn about lesson planning, curriculum development, and how to leverage dance history to create racially inclusive dance classrooms.

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Objectives:​​

• To develop and maintain healthy teaching practices

• To understand and challenge racial inequity in dance education

• To learn introductory (to intermediate) curriculum development for dance

• To learn and utilize the codified "Quadrant Method" for simplified lesson planning

• To learn how to effectively manage time when teaching 

• To utilize dance history to design an inclusive curriculum

• To tailor dance history to the genre of specialty 

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Curriculum:​

• Dissection of Harmful Teaching Practices

• Dance History (based upon genre)

• Social-Emotional Learning

• Lesson Planning 

• Curriculum Creation

 

FAQs:

How is racial inclusion related to dance?

Many of us are not conscious of the racial intersections of dance. Race is factored into type casting, hairstyling, and even our attire. Implementation of racially inclusive curriculum improves student morale and self-image. Furthermore, it makes every dancer feel safe in the space (which improves retention).

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Why should I leverage dance history in my classes? 

• Dance history is an ideal platform for diversity discussions. It is a wonderful tool for navigation of social crisis, racial inequity, etc. 

• When utilized correctly, dance history validates every students' identity and individuality.

• Your classes will be enriched by the fusion of academia and dance. 

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How would I fit dance history into a traditional dance class?

FASDC has developed an effective class structure and curriculum outline that is time efficient. You will be taught how to use both as a template for your own programming, classes, workshops, etc.