DANCING WITH CLASS STORIES
Dance Around the World
Kids learn about world dance and culture at Clarendon Hills Public Library.
Kids learn about world dance and culture at Clarendon Hills Public Library.
(Source: Chicago Tribune – Pioneer Press)
Catholic Schools Division: Students share the joy of dance at ballroom contest
Students from Chicago-area Catholic schools gathered to put their twinkle toes to the test following 10 weeks of dance classes.
Students from Chicago-area Catholic schools gathered to put their twinkle toes to the test following 10 weeks of dance classes.
(Source: Catholic New World Newspaper)
Collaborative Dance Program Yields Impact
YMCA Community Schools Initiative brings sites together to achieve outstanding results.
YMCA Community Schools Initiative brings sites together to achieve outstanding results.
(Source: Illinois Quality Afterschool Newsletter)
CPS Dancers Wow Crowds at State Convention
Dancers from Ruiz Elementary steal the show at Illinois Physical Education convention (IAHPERD).
Dancers from Ruiz Elementary steal the show at Illinois Physical Education convention (IAHPERD).
(Source: CPS Website)
Students Shine in Dancing with Class™ Dance-Off
CPS students compete at the Cultural Center
CPS students compete at the Cultural Center
(Source: CPS Newsletter)
YMCA Students Ask “May I Have This Dance?”
Six CPS schools build social skills as part of YMCA community schools initiative.
Six CPS schools build social skills as part of YMCA community schools initiative.
(Source: YMCA of Greater Chicago)
CPS Students are “Dancing with Class”
Elementary students prepare for a city-wide Dance-Off.
Elementary students prepare for a city-wide Dance-Off.
(Source: “The Gate” Community Newspaper)
Dancing with Class Teaches Social-Emotional Skills
Chicago Public School students study culture and SEL through movement.
(Source: ABC Chicago News)
Chicago Public School students study culture and SEL through movement.
(Source: ABC Chicago News)
A Dance Tradition in the Back of the Yards
Joyful Dance-Off brings community together.
(Source: Urban Gateways)
Joyful Dance-Off brings community together.
(Source: Urban Gateways)
Dancing with Class™ in Community Schools
Strengthen your community through the joy of dance.
(Source: CCLC newsletter)
Strengthen your community through the joy of dance.
(Source: CCLC newsletter)
Dance Dance Revolution
Dancing with Class™ transforms boys and girls into ladies and gentlemen.
(Source: CICS Focal Point magazine)
Dancing with Class™ transforms boys and girls into ladies and gentlemen.
(Source: CICS Focal Point magazine)
Overcoming Shyness
Dance class helps student overcome social shyness both on the dance floor and off.
(Source: CICS Focal Point magazine)
Dance class helps student overcome social shyness both on the dance floor and off.
(Source: CICS Focal Point magazine)
Teaching Art and Etiquette
Pint-size ballroom dancers learn courtesy and steps with local studio.
(Source: Medill Reports Chicago)
Pint-size ballroom dancers learn courtesy and steps with local studio.
(Source: Medill Reports Chicago)
All Dressed Up and Ready to Dance
Suburban middle school holds annual social dance class.
(Source: Pioneer Press)
Suburban middle school holds annual social dance class.
(Source: Pioneer Press)