SPAC Dance Project
The SPAC Dance Project is a fully-immersive arts education program that gives young people the opportunity to experience life-enhancing benefits through the art of dance. At SPAC, we believe in dance as an art form that should be accessible, appealing, and a powerful part of the learning curriculum for all children. For this in-school program, SPAC’s goal is to inspire and engage young people through immersion in the creative dance process, ultimately developing within them a stronger self-esteem and a desire for continued achievement.
“Beyond exposing kids to and affording them to experience the performing arts, the real impact as voiced by staff and parents, was the confidence and self-esteem that the kids gained by participating.”
– Participating School Superintendent
Details About the Program
- Two highly-trained SPAC teaching artists and a SPAC musician visit your school to teach ten dance classes to every student participating in the program.
- Residencies can be scheduled within a 10-week timeframe. Ask us about our flexible three-session hybrid option, which combines in-person and video sessions.
- Dance classes are highly energetic, athletic, and joyful.
- All students in a selected grade or grades participate in the program.
- Dance classes take place during the school day to ensure that they are an integral part of the students’ daily learning.
- Each residency is based on a curricular theme. Themes include genres of music, inspirational artists, and world cultures.
- Students will present a celebratory performance on the final day of the program. This presentation lasts approximately 45-55 minutes and includes both a daytime showing for classmates and teachers and an evening performance for families and friends.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a registered BOCES Arts & Enrichment provider.
SPAC Dance Project is inspired by the award-winning pedagogy developed by National Dance Institute and implemented daily in New York City public schools.
Interested in bringing SPAC Dance Project to your school?
If you are a schoolteacher, principal, or administrator, and you’re interested in the SPAC Dance Project program, please call our Education Department at 518.584.9330 or contact us.