Kickline
Burlington Waterfront
Grades 3-6
About
Bring your class to join the Flynn for a day of movement and community building that makes dance accessible to all! Kickline is a free Flynn event for students in grades 3-6 that we developed to get kids and teachers moving together.
On October 3, we’ll spend the day at Burlington’s Waterfront Park, working with trained teaching artists to learn some basic dance moves, play movement-based games, and end the day with a celebration of learning and moving. Participants may request a teaching artist visit during the year to build on the movements and games learned during the event.
The October 3rd event is full, please reach out if you are interested in future events
- Date: October 3
- Time: 9 am-1:30 pm
- Location: Burlington Waterfront Park
- Rain location: TBD
Teaching Artist
Rose Bedard
Rose Bedard is a dynamic figure in the dance community, embodying roles as a freelance artist, choreographer, and educator through her LLC, "2INSPIRE Dance." Her passion for dance is evident in her boundless energy and dedication, which she channels into teaching and choreography. She has established strong community connections wherever she goes, fostering lasting relationships with her students and collaborators.
Rose's teaching reaches beyond traditional dance studios; she imparts her knowledge at the Flynn Theater, public and private schools, and universities both within and outside Vermont. Her commitment to education is indicated by her recent month-long school residency, where she engaged with students and from preK to 5th grade.
Benefits of dance
In addition to providing physical health benefits, dance education has been shown to support emotional well-being and social-emotional skill development, including awareness of self and others, self-discovery, self-confidence, collaboration, creativity and emotional release and expression. Studies reveal that dance classes can have a positive impact on student achievement, teacher satisfaction, and school culture. Read the NDEO study on the impact of dance in K-12 settings.
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