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Preschool dance is about more than steps. It builds coordination, confidence, creativity, language, and a joyful relationship with movement.
Understanding Preschool Development Through Dance: The STARS Framework™ is a practical, research-informed course for preschool dance teachers, assistants, and studio owners.
Developed by Tiffany Henderson—BFA in Dance from the University of Arizona, Master's in Positive Psychology from UPenn, and research partner with Stanford University's MEL Lab—this course translates the science of how young children learn through movement, rhythm, play, and relationships into responsive, engaging classes.
Earn your certification
Complete knowledge checks and reflection exercises to earn certification in developmentally responsive, inclusive, and joyful preschool dance teaching.
Learn live or self-paced
Live online training — Starts September 25th. Learn alongside fellow educators in real time.
On-demand access — Same course, on your schedule. Pause, revisit, and complete at your own pace.
What you'll learn
Why preschoolers learn best through movement, repetition, and play
How to use developmental milestones as guides
Scaffolding techniques that meet kids at the right challenge level
How to build executive function through movement and music
How to create a complete, developmentally responsive lesson plan
Spots are limited—reserve yours
Preschool dance is about more than steps. It builds coordination, confidence, creativity, language, and a joyful relationship with movement.
Understanding Preschool Development Through Dance: The STARS Framework™ is a practical, research-informed course for preschool dance teachers, assistants, and studio owners.
Developed by Tiffany Henderson—BFA in Dance from the University of Arizona, Master's in Positive Psychology from UPenn, and research partner with Stanford University's MEL Lab—this course translates the science of how young children learn through movement, rhythm, play, and relationships into responsive, engaging classes.
Earn your certification
Complete knowledge checks and reflection exercises to earn certification in developmentally responsive, inclusive, and joyful preschool dance teaching.
Learn live or self-paced
Live online training — Starts September 25th. Learn alongside fellow educators in real time.
On-demand access — Same course, on your schedule. Pause, revisit, and complete at your own pace.
What you'll learn
Why preschoolers learn best through movement, repetition, and play
How to use developmental milestones as guides
Scaffolding techniques that meet kids at the right challenge level
How to build executive function through movement and music
How to create a complete, developmentally responsive lesson plan
Spots are limited—reserve yours