Dance And Movement Curriculum
Beginner level (4-6 years)
Program objective
* Recognize basic beats ( slow, medium, fast )
* Coordinate hands and legs together
* Express emotions through facial expressions
* Perform a short stage choreography confidently
* Improve balance, posture and body control
Rhythm And Body Awareness
Focus: Listening+ basic movement control
* Introduction to music beats
* Clap and step games
* Freeze dance
* Walk, jump, tiptoe exercises
* Basic hand waves and spins
* 8-count introduction ( simple counting )
* Right and left direction awareness
* Animal walk movements
* Mini freestyle circle time
* 30-second fun choreography
Outcome: child can follow rhythm and basic directions.
Mini bollywood+ western basics
Focus: coordination+ Expression
* Bollywood hand gestures
* Basic thumka/ shoulder bounce
* Smile, surprise, happy expressions practice
* 4- step repeated combinations
* Simple turns and travel steps
* Jump and land safely
* Partner mirroring activity
* 1 minute mini choreography
Outcome: Child can combine 3-4 moves smoothly
Stage confidence and final performance
Focus: Memory+ confidence
* Final choreography breakdown
* Formation practice (lines/ semicircle)
* Entry and exit practice
* Expression rehearsal
* Costume rehearsal
* Full run- through
* Stage etiquette
* Parent showcase day
Outcome: child performs confidently in front of audience
Intermediate level ( 7- 10 )
Program objectives
* Understand 8 - count and 16 - count combinations
* Maintain rhythm consistency
* Execute clean arm lines and footwork
* Performs synchronized group choreography
* Show controlled expressions
* Develop stage confidence and performance energy
Technique and groove foundation
Focus: clean basic + body control
* Advanced warm-up (isolations: shoulders, chest, hip)
* Intro to groove ( bounce and rock )
* Clean arm extensions
* Basic turns with spotting
* 8- count repetition drills
* Footwork combination
* Levels ( high/ medium/ low movements )
* Directions change practice
* 45- second combo choreography
Outcome: students move in sync with music confidently
Mini Bollywood fusion + Hip Hop Blends
Focus: Energy+ coordination+ Memory
* Bollywood expression+ hand styling
* Hip- hope foot patterns
* Combo transitions
* Partner mirroring drills
* Formation practice ( V shape, diagonal circle )
* Fast choreography
Performance and stage training
Focus: stage presence+ projection
* Final choreography ( 2 minutes )
* Entry + Exit training
* Sharpness drills
* Facial projection practice
* Costume rehearsal
* Stage blocking
* Confidence walk practice
* Parent showcase performance
Outcome: polished group performance with confidence.
Advance level ( 11- 15 )
Program objectives
* Master clean 16 and 32 counts combinations
* Maintain stamina for 2-3 minutes choreography
* Perform advanced formations confidently
* Execute turns, jumps and floors transitions safely
* Show emotional storytelling through dance
* Develop stage command and audience connection
Technical strength and control
Focus: precision+ strength+ musicality
* Intensive warm-up (core + leg strength)
* Isolation (chest pops, waves, control drills)
* Spot turns + chain turns
* Floor transitions basics
* 16- count precision drills
* Speed control ( slow vs fast execution )
* Sync and spacing awareness
* Combo layering ( upper + lower body coordination )
* 1 minute technical choreography
Outcome: students perform clean technique without rushing.
Fusion and expression mastery
Focus: Style blending + emotional depth
* Bollywood expression detailing
* Hip-hop grooves with attitude control
* Contemporary fluidity exercises
* Improvisation drills ( emotion-based )
* Advanced formations ( cannons, ripple effect )
* Level changes and partner work
* Story - based choreography ( theme concept )
Outcome: students can emotionally connect to choreography
Stage leadership and showcase
Focus: performance excellence
* Final 2-3 minute choreography
* Stage blocking and spotlight awareness
* Facial projection and eye focus training
* Energy consistency practice
* Full costume rehearsal
* Mock stage performance
* Peer feedback session
* Final showcase event
Outcome: professional - level stage presentation