Our Wingman Week for October was a great success! During October, we discussed the Core Values of the Wingman for Dance program.

Wingman for Dance inspires empathy, compassion, kindness and most importantly, acceptance of all children regardless of any perceived differences. Each month in the studio we will be incorporating Wingman for Dance activities within all of our dance  classes. Last month we introduced our Wingman Program to our dancers!

Wingman’s Core Values:

Winning isn’t everything

Include everyone

Never shut someone down

Go above and beyond

Step up and take the lead

Wingman Activity:

Students brainstormed on what it means to go “above and beyond” when helping others in dance class and how we can put other’s needs before our own.

The answers from our dancers were incredible! All of our dancers were able to clearly articulate what it means to go above and beyond in the dance studio and in our daily lives.

Some of their incredible answers include:

  • Always being a helping hand
  • Being there for someone as a friend, leader, or someone just to talk to
  • – showing around new dancers to the studio and introducing them to fellow dancers
  • Trying your best everyday
  • Continuously encourage fellow dancers
  • Let others go at the front of the line when dancing across the floor
  • Helping other dancers with their hair or shoes
  • Cleaning up the changeroom if needed
  • Go down the floor with a new friend

How Can Parents Help?

The Wingman for Dance core values emphasize the following and are great topics of discussion at home. Ask your dancers what real actions they think represent the five Core Values below:

Winning isn’t everything

Include everyone

Never shut someone down

Go above and beyond

Step up and take the lead

What is Wingman for Dance?

Wingman for Dance is a program from Dylan’s Wings of Change, a foundation dedicated to the memory of Dylan Hockley. Dylan was one of the first grade victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Dylan was six years old and had autism. He could be his best when those around him would be his Wingman. You can find out more at www.wingmanleague.org. Also, find Wingman for Dance on Facebook and on Instagram.