Creative Writing for Dancers: Find Your Voice Beyond the Stage

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫? 

Whether you’re a dancer eager to explore writing, a writer looking for fresh inspiration, or someone who struggles to connect words to creativity, this class invites you to discover the 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. No experience is necessary—just your passion and curiosity.

Each week, you’ll explore prompts designed to 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. Reflect on personal moments, imagine untold narratives, and craft vivid stories inspired by movement and emotion. Whether you’re refining your skills or discovering a new creative outlet, this class helps you turn your ideas into expressive and meaningful pieces.

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WEEKLY BREAKDOWN:

Week of January 6: Write a short description of a movement sequence. Focus on how it feels and flows.
Week of January 13: Choose a dance style and write a quick poem capturing its energy and rhythm.
Week of January 20: Create a mini-story inspired by the mood of a favorite piece of music.
Week of January 27: Write a dialogue between two dancers performing a duet—what are they saying without words?

Week of February 3: Describe a setting for a performance—on stage, outdoors, or somewhere unique.
Week of February 10: Imagine you're a choreographer. Write a short introduction for a new dance piece.
Week of February 17: Reflect on a personal moment in dance—write a quick journal entry about it.
Week of February 24: Write a letter to your future self as a dancer, describing what inspires you now.

Week of March 3: Write a short character sketch of a dancer preparing for a big performance.
Week of March 10: Create a metaphor for dance and expand it into a short piece of writing.
Week of March 17: OFF
Week of March 24: Write a short piece imagining the story behind a famous dance pose or move.

Week of April 7: Write about the "silent story" told by an ensemble piece you’ve seen or imagined.
Week of April 14: Craft a quick fictional story where dance saves the day or changes a life.
Week of April 21: Focus on transitions—write a piece about the shift between two emotions in dance.
Week of April 28: Write a reflection on how movement expresses something words cannot.
Week of May 5: Create a piece imagining a dance performance in an unusual location.

Week of May 12: Write a short critique of a dance performance or routine.
Week of May 19: Describe a costume or prop and its significance in a dance performance.
Week of May 26: Reflect on how your writing and dance inspire each other.
Week of June 2: Write a piece imagining where your creative journey as a dancer-writer will go next.

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.