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Does Dance Count as a Fine Arts Credit for Homeschool?
If your child loves to dance, you may have wondered whether all those hours of practice and instruction could count toward something more formal on a...
March 18, 2026
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Hip Hop Dance for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Getting Started
Hip hop dance for kids is one of the most requested styles among young dancers -- and for good reason. It is high-energy, expressive, and set to music...
Online Dance Lessons for Kids: Choosing the Right Program
Online Dance Lessons for Kids: How to Choose the Right Program
How to Use ESA Funds for Homeschool PE Curriculum
If your state offers an Education Savings Account, you may already be using those funds for math curriculum, reading programs, or tutoring services....
What Is Clogging? A Beginner's Guide for Kids and Families
If your child has ever stomped their feet to the beat of a song and loved every second of it, clogging might be the perfect dance style for them. But...
Homeschool Dance Curriculum: Build a Full Year of Dance
Homeschool Dance Curriculum: How to Build a Full Year of Dance Education
Dance Classes for Homeschoolers: A Complete Family Guide
Finding quality extracurriculars as a homeschool parent is no small feat — and dance is one of those activities that can feel especially tricky to...
Online Dance Classes: How Kids Can Learn to Dance at Home
Whether your family lives far from a dance studio, has a schedule that makes weekly classes nearly impossible, or simply wants a more flexible option,...
Does Dance Count as PE Credit for Homeschool?
Yes. In most states, dance can count as physical education credit for homeschool students.
The Best Homeschool PE Option: Online PE for Homeschoolers
When it comes to homeschooling, physical education is often overlooked—but it doesn’t have to be. Incorporating PE into your homeschool routine can...
Passive vs. Active Play: Understanding the Difference
Let's talk about a little thing called "passive play." Passive play is when children observe or participate with screens WITHOUT physical or creative...
23 Homeschooling Methods: What Do You Use?
Homeschooling is like a buffet of educational styles—pick what you love, skip what you don’t, and go back for seconds if you’re still hungry for...
5 Example Homeschool Schedules to Get You Started This Year
As a homeschooling parent, creating a schedule that balances academic learning, creativity, physical activity, and free time can be challenging. To...
Homeschooling Legal Requirements Across All 50 States, (and How Dance Fits In)
As a homeschooling mom, you're dedicated to providing the best education for your children, ensuring they grow and thrive in a nurturing and engaging...
Mastering the Splits: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flexibility and Grace
Are you ready to take your flexibility to the next level and achieve the elusive splits? Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or simply looking to improve...
How 20 Minutes of Daily Dance Can Transform Your Child’s Success
Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to boost your child's academic performance, focus, and mental well-being? The solution might be as easy...
Dance Moves for Beginners: Mastering the Basics at Home
Dancing opens up a world of expression and creativity, making it a fantastic hobby for people of all ages. If you're new to dancing or looking to...
What is Contemporary Dance? (And why you should learn it!)
Contemporary dance is a beautiful blend of movement, emotion, and storytelling, offering dancers a platform for self-expression unlike any other. Here...
Think You Know Jazz Dance? Test Your Knowledge!
Put your jazz dance knowledge to the test! A free interactive quiz on jazz technique, history, and terminology — instant feedback, full answer key, fun for the whole homeschool.
Hip Hop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Dance Floor's Coolest Beats!
From the moonwalk to the cypher — take our free interactive hip hop dance quiz and see if you've got what it takes. Instant feedback, full answer key, kid-friendly.
Pop Quiz! Do You Know Anything About Clogging?
A fun, free interactive clogging quiz — toe-tapping questions on shoes, steps, and where clogging really comes from (hint: it's not Ireland). Instant feedback + answer key.
Are You a Contemporary Dance Expert? Find Out with Our Quiz!
Test your contemporary dance knowledge with our free interactive quiz — technique, choreography, and expression, with instant feedback and a full answer key.
The Benefits of Adding Dance to Your Child's Life (and Yours!)
Hey friends, Courtney here I think we can all agree that dance is a fun activity. But the benefits of dance go way beyond having a good time. It's a...
Integrating Physical Education, Arts, and Electives into your Homeschool - All at the Same Time, with YouDance.com
Hey there, it's Courtney, founder of YouDance.com, and today I'm excited to share how homeschooling parents can leverage our platform for physical...
Test Your Ballet Knowledge with This Quiz!
Think you know your pliés from your pastries? Take our free interactive ballet quiz — five questions on positions, steps, and the barre, with instant feedback and a full answer key.
But Seriously… What is Clogging? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Awesome)
Hey there, all you future clogging superstars It's Courtney, here to spill the beans on why clogging is hands down the coolest dance style around. And...
How To Learn Dance At Home - 7 Tips To Help You Start
So, you want to learn how to dance but aren't sure where to start? Look no further – we've got you covered Learning to dance at home has never been...
Protecting Our Children: How to Shield Kids from the Harmful Effects of Advertising (+3 things you can implement TODAY)
It's mind-boggling to realize just how inundated our children are with advertisements every single day. From the moment they wake up until they lay...
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