Independent Lessons

Independent Lesson Plans are a stand alone dance lessons that take 30-60 min. They are aligned with the Colorado Academic Dance Standards. The Focus is on dance as a stand-alone art or ‘Specials Class’ in the academic day. These are dependent on an established school program, either within or after the school day or in a community Dance Studio. Designed for trained dance teaching professionals responsible for creating dance curriculum.

Some lessons may appear under more than one heading.

For blank forms, editable templates, or a tutorial version of the independent lessons see the links below. 

Independent Tutorial

Independent Template (Google Doc) (Word) (PDF)

The Unit is an overview and guide to a collection of lessons that are grouped together into a cohesive plan. Integrated and Independent Lessons are grouped together into Units based on their subject areas, content, and/or goals.

A unit could be as short as a few lessons or as long as an entire year. 

Units may appear under more than one heading.

For blank forms, editable templates, or a tutorial version of the unit see the links below. 

Unit Tutorial       

Lesson Plan Unit Template (Google Doc) (Word) (PDF)