From Blog Director Jill Randall:

One of my passions in creative dance classes is the intersection of language and movement. Books can spark ideas; the text can narrate a dance. For teaching artists and students alike, picture books can inspire improvisational activities as well as help shape a group dance. The colors, pictures, imagery, story, and phrasing of the language can all lead to new warm ups and projects.

I direct another blog - Dancing Words - which is dedicated to sharing about children's books on dance and books that can be springboards for dance explorations.

Interested in the theme of winter? Check out 4 selections here.

Interested in the broader theme of seasons? Here are 7 selections – stories and poetry books.

And, how about hopes, wishes, and dreams for the new year? Check out the books in the "magic and whimsy" series for books to use to end your semester on a hopeful and dreaming note.

Here's to the joy and endless potential in K-5 dance classes!