HOP SWING & A JUMP PROGRAM
 

Bringing Social Dancing to Your School !

Upon the Jefferson Public School System request in Metairie, Louisiana, HOP SWING & A JUMP created a Social Dance Program inspired by Dancing Classrooms™.

 The program started in January 2006 in Metairie in 5 Elementary Schools and 3 High Schools. This year the program has been extended to a total of 20 schools. The list and the location of the schools for 2007-2008 can be found here.

 5th Graders learn five dances: Merengue, Salsa, Swing, Waltz and Tango, while 8th, 11th and 12th graders learn two dances: Salsa and Swing.

The goals of this program are to:

• Teach children a skill in the arts; partner dancing at an early age.
• Teach them etiquette and social qualities that will prepare them for adulthood such as self-confidence, self-esteem, mutual respect, cooperation and teamwork.
• Expose children to different music styles and cultures.
• Get children to exercise while learning a skill

If you like the idea of this program and would to help us bring Social Dancing to your school, please contact us at (504) 897-0327 or email us at schools@hopswingjump.com.

NOTE:

• A course consists of a total of 20 lessons, taught 1 day a week for 20 weeks or twice a week for 10 weeks.
• A maximum of 30 children per class is required. A balanced number of girls and boys is preferred.
• No pre-requisite or previous dance experience is needed. Teachers are encouraged to participate.
• We need a clean and well-lit space. A gym, auditorium or cafeteria works well. Floor can be anything but cement or carpeting. A boom box with speakers is sufficient to play music.