Perpich Grants for Educators now available for K-12 Dance Teams!

Educators in Minnesota K-12 public schools will have a chance to be selected to participate in Perpich's two-year dance education program. The teams selected will receive training and coaching assistance in: teaching foundational dance concepts and skills to their students, integrating dance with other content areas helping students use creative and critical thinking skills in dance, and designing curriculum and assessment aligned with MN Academic Standards in Dance. 

Participating school also receive a grant to cover expenses associated with the program. Teams must apply for the program and are selected through a competitive grant review process. Grant applications are available online at www.pcae.k12.mn.us/news/Dance_2013.html

The deadline for school grant applications is May 15, 2013.