Overview
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 in May. See the Program Overview.
For performance information, photos, and videos, click here.
“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
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Details
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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.
