STUDENT PROGRAMS
Combining math, dance, and rhythm is a powerful (and fun!) way to make the abstract world of mathematics concrete to kinesthetic young learners.
A unique integration of math concepts and dance skills, Math in Your Feet is a program which maintains the integrity of both disciplines. Students make authentic connections between math and dance in a meaningful, active, and multi-modal learning environment.
Math in Your Feet - Grades 3-6
Math in Your Feet is an artist-lead residency that leads students through the problem solving process of creating their own dance patterns. Along the way, they improve their communication and critical thinking skills and increase their understanding of mathematical topics such as:
- congruence
- symmetry
- transformation
- angles and degrees
- pattern recognition
- symbols
- graphing
- problem solving
The mathematical content of all activities was developed in collaboration with award-winning math specialist Jane Cooney, and is based on NCTM principles and standards and national dance standards. Week-long, and one- and two-day options available.
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Math in Your (little) Feet - Preschool
Math in Your (little) Feet is a series of workshops for four- and five-year-olds exploring math concepts through movement, body rhythm, rhymes, song, and music. The program is grounded in NCTM principles, standards, and focal points; Indiana math, physical education and music Foundations for Young Children; as well as national standards for dance and music.