Rethinking Curriculum – Why dance matters in Primary Education

Join us for an inspiring deep dive into how dance can transform learning, wellbeing, and creativity in primary education. This webinar explores the power of movement and storytelling to unlock children’s confidence, empathy, and imagination—regardless of their background or ability.

Discover how the Create & Dance programme:
• Supports embodied learning across the curriculum, from literacy to science.
• Builds teacher confidence through inclusive, accessible resources and CPD.
• Fosters creative collaboration, emotional literacy, and leadership in pupils.
• Offers free, high-quality resources designed by and with teachers.
• Demonstrates measurable impact on wellbeing, expression, and academic progress.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or arts educator, this session will show you why dance isn’t just an enrichment activity it’s a vital part of a thriving, creative curriculum.

Let’s reimagine learning through movement.

This webinar comes to you as part of the Rethinking Curriculum webinar series. The project aims to support and equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills to identify, plan and implement curriculum development work in a sustainable, creative and place based approach. This will mean that all pupils will have access to an expansive, inspiring curriculum that connects them with local communities and enables them to lead healthy, fulfilled lives.

The session will be hosted by Jenna Crittenden ( Teacher Advocacy Lead).

Speakers:

Hayley Ryan, Curriculum Manager and Create & Dance Programme Manager – Royal Ballet and Opera