Looking for an engaging dance passion project that encourages creativity, student choice, and inquiry? This independent study unit allows students to investigate a dance-related topic that interests them while developing research, planning, and presentation skills.

Inspired by the concepts of Genius Hour and project-based learning, students become experts on a dance topic of their choice and create a final product to share their learning with classmates or the school community.

💃 Students Will:

• Choose a dance topic that interests them
• Develop a project proposal and action plan
• Conduct independent research
• Organize and analyze information
• Create a final project of their choice
• Present their learning to an authentic audience

📦 What’s Included

• Project Overview
• Topic Suggestions & Brain Dump Activity
• Project Proposal & Rubric
• Action Plan & Rubric
• Research Plan & Graphic Organizers
• Project Creation Guide
• Final Product Planning
• Final Product Rubric

🎯 Skills Students Develop

• Research and inquiry skills
• Critical thinking
• Creativity and innovation
• Time management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Self-directed learning

👩‍🏫 Perfect For

• Middle School Dance
• Dance Education
• Independent Study Units
• Genius Hour
• Project-Based Learning
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Arts Education

💻 Print & Digital Versions Included

This resource includes:

• Printable PDF version
• Google Slides™ version
• Google Classroom™ Help Guide

⭐ Why Teachers Love It

• Encourages student voice and choice
• Supports differentiation naturally
• Includes built-in checkpoints and rubrics
• Promotes authentic inquiry
• Easy to implement with minimal preparation

Help students connect with dance in a meaningful way while developing research, creativity, and presentation skills through this engaging dance passion project.