Dance Culture & Movement Exploration
Immerse yourself in dance culture by exploring different styles, studios, and cultural traditions. Build movement skills, cultural awareness, and performance confidence while connecting with the vibrant dance community in your area.
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity: Dance culture exploration visiting studios, cultural centers, and performance spaces to experience different dance styles.
Example Team Goal: Our team will participate in at least 3 dance workshops in different styles, watch a live performance or community event, interview dancers about their cultural traditions, and perform a short routine together.
Example Assessor/Supervisor: Dance teacher, cultural center staff, or Award Leader
Example SMART Goal: I’m attending modern dance class once a week for 13 weeks, building technique, flexibility, and stamina while working toward performing a solo routine.
Example Assessor: Dance teacher, recreation center instructor, or community dance program staff
Example Log: Learned a new floor work sequence today. It is challenging but so satisfying when it clicks. My transitions are getting smoother. Working on my solo choreography at home this week.
Example SMART Goal: I want to share dance with others! Over 13 weeks, I’m creating TikTok and YouTube videos to promote our dance group, learning video production and building our online presence.
Example Assessor: Media arts teacher, communications teacher, or dance program coordinator
Example Log: Created a behind-the-scenes video of our rehearsal today. Learning that good lighting makes a huge difference. Our followers are up 20% this month! Planning a dance challenge video next.
Example SMART Goal: Dance can inspire others. I’m volunteering as an assistant dance coach for beginner classes over 13 weeks, helping students learn basic moves and build confidence.
Example Assessor: Dance studio owner, recreation program coordinator, or lead dance instructor
Example Log: Helped kids with stretching and basic steps today. One student who was really nervous at the start was smiling by the end. The lead instructor gave me feedback on how to demonstrate more clearly. Working on a mini-routine with them next week.
