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More About South Sound Dance Access
Dance in the Public Schools
Dance in the Public Schools
Dance in the Public Schools
This year we are primarily focused on the development of our Dance in the Public Schools Program. We are bringing quality dance education to elementary schools throughout Thurston County, using a curriculum supported by Brain Compatible Dance Education (BCDE).
BCDE is an internationally recognized teaching methodology. BCDE is a structured methodology for teaching dance using a lesson plan and strategies that create an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn. This holistic approach allows students the opportunity to become skilled dancers, critical thinkers, innovative creators, successful collaborators, and respectful responders.
To Bring South Sound Dance Access to your school community email us at: access@southsounddance.com
Who we Are
Dance in the Public Schools
Dance in the Public Schools
South Sound Dance Access is a brand new Non-Profit Organization. Our mission, goals, and strategy are stewarded by our Board of Directors and the functions of the organization are carried out by our Executive Director, Alice Grendon (pictured above in the classroom).
A note from Alice: I have worked in both the dance industry and the non-profit world for many years, and I am thrilled to get the opportunity to combine these skill sets in service of sharing the power of dance more widely within our community! I had the great privilege of growing up dancing under the tutelage of world-renowned dance pedagogue Anne Green Gilbert, creator of BCDE and The Brain Dance. I attribute this holistic mind-body education and creative outlet to fostering personal resilience in my own life and providing so many kids with the tools needed to navigate many of life's challenges and to counteract Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE's). It means to world to me to be able to give back to my community the powerful and lifesaving tools that have been given to me. I truly believe that mind-body education can create healthier kids and a healthier world.