a New York Emmy-nominated documentary film
about dance education in public schools

Step inside the halls of five NYC public schools and celebrate dance! Hosted by veteran TV journalist Paula Zahn, PS DANCE! is a New York Emmy-nominated documentary that captures what happens when students have dance in their curriculum. The journey is one of imagination, curiosity, hard work and discipline. In these studios, dance is for every child.

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“PS DANCE! filled my heart with the hope that ALL kids can experience the gift of dance so beautifully shown in this wonderful film.
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— Damian Woetzel, Artistic Director of Vail International Dance Festival

PS DANCE!, two years in the making, interviews 16 kids and captures more than 100 students, who joyfully share the influence of dance on their daily learning. 

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Calling all teachers, arts education advocates, lovers of dance & parents!! JOIN US TODAY for a special screening of PS DANCE! at Jacob's Pillow (@jacobspillow). We can't wait to share the inspiration of dance in public schools with new friends in Massachusetts! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 🔟: Become a dance leader. If you currently belong or are an alumni of a College Dance program, become a leader. Provide mentorships and offer curricular residencies, performances, lecture-demonstrations and professional development for teachers. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 9️⃣: Locate and engage other schools. Find another school with a dance program or interest in a dance program and collaborate. Share resources, mentoring services, a dance educator to build programs together. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 8️⃣: Become informed about standards and the arts in your school. Know your local, state and national standards in dance. Use the Dance Reflection Tool (http://on.nyc.gov/236szuU) to identify what the possibilities and challenges are. Prepare a plan or proposal for a dance education program in your school. Talk with and write to school leaders, public officials and stakeholders about the benefits of dance - and, of course, give them link to PS DANCE! Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 7️⃣: Find funding and performance opportunities. Reach out to your State’s and local arts councils for resources. Identify cultural arts partners, theaters and dance venues, multi-cultural organizations and associations, cultural dance practitioners for outreach performances, lecture-demonstrations, master classes, school residencies, group discounts and student rush tickets. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 6️⃣: Create a dance support cohort. Join the National Dance Education Organization and the local or state chapters. Find a community of dance educators to support your efforts. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 5️⃣: Engage dance providers. Build a list of dance studios and colleges with dance programs in your area. Invite them to perform in your school; facilitate artists in residence; and find dance mentor for your students. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 4️⃣: Reach out to the dance community. Find the dance experts in your community. Work with dance professionals and supporters of dance to provide dance learning experiences for students and teachers. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
Here’s how you can begin to transform your school into a PS DANCE! school: 3️⃣: Make dance part of the school culture. Include dance in every school celebration and event. Create a Dance Club and perform at school dances, PTA meetings, senior centers and other community service events. Read the complete toolkit for by visiting the link in our bio! // #danceforeverychild #artsmatter #keepkidsdancing #artsed #danceeducation #artsadvocacy
“Inspiring. Uplifting. Insightful. Arts education is a basic right. PS DANCE! shows us why we must protect it.
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— Jed Bernstein, President/CEO, Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts
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