Easter Themed Imagery and Activities

Student Engagement is the KEY to Student Learning

Celebrate the Season and Engage

Your Students by Using

Spring Based Imagery and Activities

Why Include Thematic Imagery and Activities?

Fun

Numerous educational studies show that students of all ages learn best when we are having fun. Pretending to be a thematic character for jumping is simply fun!

Engagement

Active engagement is very different from passive engagement. A themed activity is designed for active engagement that promotes learning.

Mind Body Connection

By bringing the outside world into the studio, students can connect ideas that were previously only in their thinking into their body for expression.

Enthusiasm

Beyond mere engagement is actual enthusiasm for the activity. With enthusiasm students will easily have more energy and develop greater strength and endurance.

Dynamic Range

Going beyond fast/slow or strong/light to work to inhabit qualities of animals or weather helps students to authentically tap into dynamic ranges in a full bodies manner.

Peer Connections

Many of the activities can be done working in partners and small groups leading to enhanced connections and support with peers. This creates a safer learning environment!

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Artistic Director of The Radiant Dance Teacher: Mariah-Jane Thies

With nearly 40 years of experience as a dance educator—including a decade as a studio owner—Mariah-Jane Thies is a leader in innovative dance training. A registered RAD teacher, mentor, and supervisor, she also holds certification in Evans Laban-based modern technique. Her passion lies in integrating imagery, functional anatomy, and creativity to elevate the learning experience.

Drawing on decades of expertise in Laban, anatomy, and, most recently, the Franklin Method, Mariah-Jane’s work pushes beyond the boundaries of traditional dance education. Her groundbreaking approach has earned her the 2024 RAD Innovation in Dance Teacher Award, recognizing her dedication to reshaping how dancers and educators train, move, and perform.

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