Supporting the curriculum by harnessing dance and movement as a multi sensory approach to learning

Dance Educates offers a unique approach to education with an emphasis on accessing the curriculum through experiential and physical learning.

Based on over 15 years of research into embodied learning, pupils deepen their understanding of other subject areas whilst developing a dance vocabulary and essential skills such as collaboration, communication and critical thinking.

Bespoke programmes to compliment your school strategy and curriculum.
Facilitation of short, medium and long-term dance programmes in your school.
Work closely with class teachers, developing their confidence in delivering multi-sensory lessons.
We sustain this method of teaching over a prolonged period rather than a one off project.
Continued professional development programmes for staff.
EYFS through to Key Stage 5
Lessons and schemes of work that support the wider curriculum.

Alison Swann

Alison is a Dance in Education Specialist with over 35 years experience. She trained at Laban (now Trinity Laban) in Contemporary Technique and LMA.

She took her Cert.Ed at Goldsmiths College London University and has worked in schools and with education authorities across the UK and Europe. Her professional work has included: dancing for the London Film School, working with choreographer Caroline Lange and artist Kate Denton, and as a guest speaker at Laban focusing on GCSE Dance. She has worked with the University of Greenwich and Blackheath Conservatoire to develop and teach a performing arts module to teacher training students, and with The Place and Laban delivering CPD in both primary and secondary phases

Alison regularly works in several London primary schools teaching dance linked to the wider curriculum.

She is the dance advisor for the Greenwich Schools Sports Partnership

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