Middle School Dance Clubs
Overview
Middle School Dance Clubs
The Middle School Dance Clubs (MSDC), The Joffrey Ballet’s longest-standing school program, is a weekly dance education program. Participating students and teachers learn about dance through a syllabus incorporating assessments based on Illinois Fine Arts and Social Emotional Learning Standards. MSDC students attend three Joffrey performances and work with Joffrey Teaching Artists to create original dances. The program culminates with two major events: the Spring Concert in March and the week-long Intensive, May 20-24, 2013. See the Program Overview.
Upcoming Performances
Join us May 20-24 for the annual MSDC Intensive showcase at CPS schools!
- Click to view the 2013 MSDC Intensive Flyer
- Click here to view the MSDC Intensive Schedule *subject to change
MSDC Extensions Program
In February 2012, the Extensions Program was created to offer interested MSDC students the opportunity to build a foundation to dance at the high school level. This free program provides a structured dance experience where students increase their physical awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance by being introduced to basic elements of ballet, jazz, and modern. The Extensions Program is a year-long program, and students are invited to join at the beginning of each spring semester.
Learn More
Many Middle School Dance Club students have had great success in their dance education and have been accepted to Chi Arts.
Read Lawrence’s Story.
“The faculty and staff here at North River Elementary School are very enthusiastic about the MDSC program. The classes are really having a positive impact on our students and I believe that it is truly making a difference for the students academically.” - Dr. Gil Sanchez, Principal at North River Elementary School
Video
MSDC 2011 Intensive
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| The Ñ Beat | ABC 7 Local | March 23, 2013 |
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MSDC Intensive (May 2012)
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MSDC Spring Concert (March 2012)
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MSDC Spring Concert (March 2011)
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Details
Details
Social Emotional Learning Skills Addressed:
- Respect
- Self-discipline
- Confidence
- Cultural Awareness
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Commitment to Project Completion
Age Appropriate Illinois State Standards for Social Emotional Learning:
- Goal 1: Students will develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success
- Goal 2: Students will use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships
State Goals for Fine Arts:
- Goal 25: Know the language of the Arts
- Goal 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced
- Goal 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
For more information, you can view our MSDC Program Overview or send a message to ce [at] joffrey [dot] org.
