Licensed Dancing Classrooms program for North Texas

Dancing Classrooms Social Ballroom

A 20-session, school-day social dance residency that helps 5th grade students practice confidence, respect, focus, teamwork, and connection.

National curriculum, local delivery

Delivered in North Texas by Dance to Success.

Dance to Success is licensed through the Dancing Classrooms National Network & Institute to deliver the Social Ballroom curriculum in North Texas schools.

Dance to Success remains the local nonprofit responsible for school relationships, teaching artists, scheduling, fundraising, and program delivery.

Licensed curriculum

Social Ballroom uses structured partner dancing to support student development during the school day.

Program at a glance

What the residency includes.

20

School-day sessions

A complete residency delivered during the school day.

10-12

Typical weeks

The schedule is coordinated with the school calendar.

5th

Focus grade

Other groups may be discussed when the campus fit is strong.

0

Experience required

Students do not need previous dance training.

What happens in class

Students learn dance and practice working with others.

Students learn merengue, foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, salsa, rhythm, and partner etiquette. Lessons also introduce the music and cultural background of the dances.

Partner rotationStudents work with different classmates throughout the lessons.
Structured participationTeaching artists model the steps, expectations, and respectful partner behavior.
Student developmentLessons reinforce confidence, focus, self-control, cooperation, and respect.
Culminating celebrationStudents can share what they learned with staff, classmates, or families when scheduling allows.
Dance to Success students practicing social dance with partners

School partnership

Clear responsibilities before the residency begins.

Dance to Success provides

Licensed curriculum, trained teaching artists, program coordination, school planning, instruction, and support for the culminating celebration.

The school provides

A campus contact, participating students, suitable instructional space, a workable schedule, staff support, and the required approval process.