Dance

Dance is an organized and planned art that connects children with music in a rewarding way.  It teaches them how to count and keep time, it makes them listen to the music to remember the steps, and it allows them to communicate what they hear in a constructive way.  Phyllis Weikert used folk dances to teach children rhythm, time, and other musical elements, and also teach them about culture.  Dancing also gives students something to show to their parents, and an opportunity to become comfortable performing in front of a crowd.