Through the Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme, our students learn about the history and movement behind influential dance pieces, while improving their own physical coordination and self-expression.
'The impact that The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Programme has had so far on my students is fantastic. They opened their eyes and saw how fun dance can be and how you can express yourself through it.'
– Laura Towell, Physical Education, Sports Science, and Dance Specialist at the British School of Chicago, South Loop
The Dancer’s Toolbox
The Dancer’s Toolbox is a unique resource available only through Juilliard Creative Classroom. Sharing the expertise of Juilliard Dance, the Dancer’s Toolbox is a collection of original resources specifically designed for teaching dance and better understanding a dancer’s needs. Dancer’s Toolbox focuses on how to move with mindfulness, creativity, and physical safety, and it includes strategies to enjoy and better understand movement practices. Our teachers have access to resources designed to guide students through aspects of physical conditioning, posture and alignment, coordination and articulation, balance, and nutrition.
The core works
The core works have been carefully chosen based on their iconic quality. They have many teachable moments and give breadth to your child's musical learning, too. Your child will study these works throughout their time at school, helping to build their deep engagement with and appreciation of each piece.
Our interactive activities encourage students to engage with the works and their key concepts while making connections between pieces and other subjects. Your child will learn about the history and movement behind the influential pieces and will also improve their own physical coordination and self-expression.
The core works include:
- Space, Time and Dance: Merce Cunningham: RainForest
- Dance as a Dramatic Expression: Martha Graham: Appalachian Spring
- Spiritual Dance, Ancient Roots: Bharatanatyam: Krishna Nee Begane and Sthithi Gati
- Folk Origins and Forms: Flamenco: Alegrías, Farruca, and Soleá
- Dance that Tells a Story: Marius Petipa: The Sleeping Beauty
- Dancer As Citizen: Kurt Jooss: The Green Table
- Cultures Connect: Shen Wei: Re-(III)
- Choreographer of Today: Specifically selected, active artist from Juilliard’s network of alumni. Current Choreographer of Today: John Heginbotham
