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Parents' Frequently Asked Questions
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“I had only one disappointment in this whole thing: the grown-ups don't get to dance!!”
- Louise, Parent |
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Where is CDI located?
CDI comes to your child’s school. All in-school and after-school dance classes are held in the school auditorium or multipurpose room.
What should my child wear to dance class?
Students wear their regular school clothes to dance class. Sneakers and shorts or pants are the name of the game for CDI days. Please, no skirts (unless leggings or shorts underneath), hats, flip flops, or shoes that they can’t dance in. Students with long hair should tie their hair back out of their face.
Who participates in CDI classes?
If your child’s class is selected to participate in CDI, all students in that class participate. CDI is not elective because we believe every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience success in our classes.
What kind of dance does CDI teach?
CDI does not teach ballet, or modern dance. Instead, CDI’s movement is highly energetic, athletic and appeals to both boys and girls. It extends pedestrian movement to an extreme, energetic level that every student can perform to their highest potential. CDI’s dance style is most like jazz or musical theater dance forms seen in movies such as “Mama Mia” and at the end of “Slumdog Millionaire.” Watch the Life & Times piece from KCET.
What does CDI cost me?
Nothing. CDI does not cost families money. CDI is funded by private foundations and individual donors. Your child’s school pays a small percentage of the program fees for your child to have this unique opportunity.
How can my child join SWAT or Celebration?
SWAT and Celebration Team participation is by invitation only. During in-school classes, CDI teachers identify possible new SWAT members. If a child has been on SWAT for more than a year, they may be asked to join the Celebration team. Learn more about these advanced after-school teams by exploring the links above.
Will CDI class interfere with my child’s academics?
No. Classroom teachers participating in the CDI program schedule dance class into their weekly planning and budget their time to make sure that all academic content areas are still addressed. In fact, numerous studies as well as comments from CDI classroom teachers, parents, and students show that the arts improve academic performance. Students learn to think and move in new ways, make connections to other areas of study, and come back to class energized after physical activity. Read testimonials from educators! |
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