Program Aims
STEM Studio teaches scientific concepts through dance to engage young children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Dance choreography is sequenced, causal, and unfolds over time, much like the many processes relating to the human body. In addition, many of the cognitive skills linked to dance, such as working memory, mental rotation, problem solving, and socio-cognitive ability, are associated with better performance in STEM disciplines. Thus, dance offers a unique format through which to teach STEM concepts.
These lessons are engaging, interactive, and instill a deep understanding of abstract STEM concepts in students. Through these classes, we present science in a way that is more engaging, exciting, and less intimidating, so that more children are inclined to enjoy and choose STEM fields in the future.
Dance choreography is sequenced, causal, and unfolds over time, much like the many processes relating to the human body. In addition, many of the cognitive skills linked to dance, such as working memory, mental rotation, problem solving, and socio-cognitive ability, are associated with better performance in STEM disciplines. Thus, dance offers a unique format through which to teach STEM concepts.
These lessons are engaging, interactive, and instill a deep understanding of abstract STEM concepts in students. Through these classes, we present science in a way that is more engaging, exciting, and less intimidating, so that more children are inclined to enjoy and choose STEM fields in the future.
