The CHI Dance program

Mindfulness-Based Movement

KYL/D offers CHI Dance classes, assemblies, and workshops available for students in public, private, and charter schools throughout Greater Philadelphia.

Designed for students in grades K-12, CHI Dance is modeled after Kun-Yang Lin/Dancer's signature CHI Awareness Practice. CHI Awareness Practice has been cultivated for over 25 years by Executive Artistic Director, Kun-Yang Lin, which focuses on developing the relationship of the moving body to breath, awareness, and mindfulness. During CHI Dance, students will learn fundamental dance technique through the skills mindfulness provides, allowing students to focus on the connection of body, mind, and breath inside and outside of the classroom.

CHI Dance connects to themes of:

• Mindfulness

• Anger management

• Inner peace

• Self-discipline and control

• Teamwork

• Spatial and inner awareness

*NEW! CHI Dance was provided to school partners virtually during the Fall 2020 session through 3 program options: 1). All pre-recorded content, 2). Hybrid (pre-recorded and live classes), and 3). All live classes.

Activities and objectives will be catered to each grade level and institution. CHI Dance can be adapted for a variety of programming. For more information, including pricing, please complete the request at the bottom of this page, which will send an e-mail to Education Coordinator, Sophie Malin.

Education Coordinator: Sophie Malin
sophie@kyld.org

Classroom Teacher, CHI Dance Online Program:

The smiles that are on their faces during instruction and their newfound knowledge of how to use their body with movements show that they understand the purpose of the program. Thank you again for bringing joy to my students during these unprecedented times. Thank you for sending these amazing videos to my students - Kyla Alexander, (Teacher at Girard Elementary School)

Classroom teacher, in-person programming:

"CHI Dance has been a wonderful enrichment program for our classroom. Thanks to the great work of Ms. Gracianna and Mr. Mo, my students have the opportunity to not just participate in dancing, but the chance be creative and invent steps. In addition, the instructors have incorporated our current lesson concepts into their teaching. Best of all, students are learning more than dance -- they're learning how to control their bodies, their movements, and to safely respect the personal space and boundaries of others." - Jason Morroni (Teacher at Southwark School)

principal:

"It was a great opportunity for my students to learn about another culture. The format was very interactive to keep students engaged. We are grateful for this performance. Thank you" - Anna Jenkins (Alexander Adaire School Principal)

students:

"I liked learning about different exercises with breathing." Zachary (Grade 4)

"I learned being mindful helps you concentrate." Tyleah (Grade 5)

"I learned using mindfulness helps you dance better." (Trinity grade 3)

"I liked everything." Javier (Grade 3)

"I liked the performance." Mekhi (Grade 5)

"I liked getting to work in partners and learn to choreograph on our own." Kelly (Grade 4)