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. This month we were excited to explore how the topic of going above and beyond with our dancers.
October’s Wingman Week: Going Above and Beyond
Our Wingman Week for October was a great success! During October, we are discussing the Core Values of the Wingman for Dance program and asked dancers to share 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 incredibly. 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:
- Helping our friends to remember their dance exercises or choreography
- Inviting our new dance friends to play with us before or after class
- Reminding one another when class starts
- Helping little dancers with their shoes and hair before class
- Reminding our older dancers to have their hair up and done for class
- Letting others go first when taking turns across the floor
- Changing our dancing spots, so each of us has a turn near the teacher
- Saying hello to new friends who join our class
Junior Acro posed for a photo after completing their “Above and Beyond” lists!
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.
