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"What I like about C.D.I. the most, and there are lots of reasons, is that it improves my students' academic achievement...really! My kids can express themselves in a way they never have and this carries over to their work."
- Richard Thorne, 5th grade classroom teacher, Robert F. Kennedy Elementary |
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California Dance Institute’s in-school and after-school programs use dance to teach life and learning skills. Weekly dance classes employ the National Dance Institute’s renowned, time-tested pedagogy, helping students develop critical thinking skills, teamwork, discipline, self-confidence and expression.
In their structured, rigorous dance workouts, students engage in activities that challenge them mentally and physically. They learn that exercise can be fun. Students fine tune their motor skills, learn to work with a live musician, experience challenges and successes in every class, and get out some energy. The academic impact is broad. Classroom lessons of teamwork, self-discipline, focus, and practice are all reinforced in each CDI class. Additionally, students' gain confidence by sharing their work with their school and larger community through assemblies and culminating performances.
Why your school should have CDI:
CDI enhances a school by enriching its students and community. CDI dancers engage in meaningful and joyful learning that transfers into other areas of their lives.
CDI is committed to creating success for each child in every class. Our teaching artists use a diverse array of teaching techniques to reach every type of learner by using visual, auditory, and musical cues, intertwined with analogies about literature, history, math, science, and life experiences.
How Our Program Works for Your School:
See how the various aspects of our program work for you and your school’s needs.
Bring CDI to your school! Here’s how: Contact us at info@californiadanceinstitute.org or call us at 323-301-8900
Don’t take our word for it - Educators Testimonials: Read what other educators have to say about CDI
Educational Partnerships: CDI is committed to providing enriching and educational opportunities to its students and staff.
CDI and VAPA Content Standards: See how CDI fulfills California State Content Standards for the Visual And Performing Arts for 4th Grade dance.
Interested in becoming a CDI Teaching Artist or Dance Class Accompanist? Get more info at CDI Career Opportunities
| Teachers attest to the fact that the skills and self-confidence that students learn in CDI classes manifest across all pedagogic subjects. |
|  | | Students who participate in CDI classes: | - Develop a personal standard of excellence
- Learn the value of hard work and methodical practice over the 20-25 week program, culminating in a performance
- Develop self-awareness, coordination, confidence, and an understanding of music and choreography how dances are created
- Engage in rigorous physical activity every class
- Learn the value of teamwork when they rehearse class dances
- Think critically when they learn choreographic patterns and sequences and analyze and evaluate their peers’ work.
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