Choreographing the Curriculum by Wendy Jones

Choreographing the Curriculum is an essential guide for dance educators. It is intended to transform traditional curriculum design into a collaborative, creative, and impactful experience. This workbook emphasizes the choreographic process, helping both new and experienced teachers build comprehensive dance programs that foster student engagement, creativity, and self-expression. With step-by-step planning tools, inspirational stories, and practical exercises, author Wendy Jones uses her over twenty years of experience in dance education to offer a fresh approach to bridging curriculum with choreography. From foundational lesson planning to exploring movement and collaboration, Choreographing the Curriculum is more than a workbook—it’s a tool kit for cultivating a thriving classroom environment where students and teachers create meaningful, inspiring dances together. Inside, you’ll discover -practical frameworks for unit and lesson planning aligned with dance-making goals -strategies to integrate movement research, choreography, and cultural history -tools for crafting performances that reflect both student voices and curriculum standards -real-life insights from the author’s teaching journey, guiding educators to balance creative ambition with classroom realities Ideal for dance teachers at any level, this workbook equips you to build a program that supports students’ artistic development and leaves them empowered to express themselves. Let Choreographing the Curriculum help you bring artistry, structure, and joy to every dance class.