Community Outreach
Outreach in the Schools and Community
Cohesion offers one-time and ongoing outreach classes incorporating a variety of dance activities and movement explorations for schools and community groups in Helena and across the state. Serving school-age children from preschool through high school up to older adults residing in senior living facilities, in-person and virtual classes are open to people of all abilities, including those with special needs or disabilities, and generally run 30-60 minutes in length.
Outreach Goals
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Practice a variety of movement patterns to encourage motor skills development, social connection, emotional and physical confidence, joy, focus, and cognitive engagement.
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Use movement patterns to improve readiness to learn and learn tools to manage stress, anxiety, and strong emotions.
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Work through creative process to facilitate collaboration as students work together to integrate movement, sound, and visual art for creative personal expression.
A variety of class options are available.
Classes can:
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Creative Movement - focus on balance, coordination, rhythm, and social engagement.
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Mindful Movement - providing creative movement, breathing techniques and body calming activities to support mental and emotional health and basic tools to manage anxiety and mood.
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Curriculum Integration - combining movement with specific school subjects like math, science, and English Language Arts.
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Instruction in a specific dance style or genre like modern, hip hop, social dance, introduction to ballet, and more.
