Define the students and outcome
State who the course serves and what students should be able to do by the end.
Use the Student Goals and Intake Form →Guided professional path · 6 sessions
Design a Progressive Dance Curriculum
Build a course in which every class has a purpose, prepares students for the next step, and includes a practical way to observe understanding.
Work in order
Complete one concrete piece at each step.
Define levels and prerequisites
Replace vague labels with observable prerequisites and outcomes.
Define class levels →Build the sequence
Make each week prepare students for the next.
Build the curriculum →Plan individual lessons
Give every class a success point, practice sequence, and adaptation plan.
Plan a lesson →Choose music intentionally
Match tempo and phrasing to the learning goal.
Plan the music →Review and revise
Use student evidence and teacher reflection to improve the next version.
Complete a reflection →