“I saw dancing, talking in French, playing a violin, and playing dancing games. I saw them spinning paddles over their heads.”

3rd grader, Parkers Prsirie Elementary

JANE PECK

Dance historian and choreographer Jane Peck is an experienced educator who integrates dance and theater with any discipline—from math to music to history. Jane Peck is the director of Dance Revels Moving History and performs as a member of the ensemble.

Infusing your Classroom with Movement

Type: Professional Development
Grades: K-12
Fee: See Prices and Policies

Jane Peck demonstrates how movement can both relieve stress and increase attention in the classroom. Educators discover many ways to use movement as a teaching tool for any subject using techniques supported by the latest brain research. Schedule Request

Movement and History

Type: Workshop
Grades: K-12
Fee: See Prices and Policies
Cartage: $30

Blend traditional dance, active theater and history into a memorable and exciting culminating performance. Work with Jane to plan an experience that suits your needs. Some options include:

• Minnesota’s Voyageurs and Native People

• The Many Cultures of Colonial and Revolutionary America

• America’s Immigrants and Westward Expansion

Schedule Request

Movement throughout the Curriculum

Type: Workshop
Grades: K-12
Fee: See Prices and Policies

Jane Peck uses movement to enliven other subjects and increase retention of information. Connect to math by moving through addition, multiplication, fractions or geometry. Move through topics in science from ecosystems to physics. Language arts comes to life when you use movement to tell a story or learn grammar. Jane can create a residency based on your specific request. Workshops may culminate in a final showcase. Schedule Request

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JANE PECK

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