Dance Education
Dance has existed since the beginning of humankind. Before verbal or written communication existed, humans used movement to communicate and to help them comprehend, shape and make meaning of the world. Moving rhythmically is innate- young children revel in their ability to move. Because movement as a form of self-expression is intrinsic to our existence as human beings, dance is natural vehicle that children use to help them understand themselves and the world in which they live. Dance education helps students use movement to creatively express meaning. It provides students with a way of kinesthetic learning and communicating. The dance program is designed to teach students fundamentals in dance and choreography, and to help students develop creativity, problem-solving, self-discipline, and focus. Through dance, students come to appreciate diverse cultures, beliefs, and societies. Dance helps people connect with one another and exists in all cultures and places.
CMS Dance Program
At CMS we pride ourselves on creating the best learning environment for our students, by giving them the resources to succeed. The dance department’s main focus during your time at Carrington will be Learning, Connecting & Responding with other individuals and Apply through performance and understanding.

During the semester students will explore boundaries as we discuss Relationships, Energy, Movement, Choreography and so much more. As a department we use cross curriculum, field experience, individual/group practice.
Dance like no one's watching!
About your Teacher:
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Ms. Kyra Alston
Kyra Alston is currently the lead dance teacher at Carrington Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year. Ms.Alston was born and raised in Durham NC, where she attended Carrington for middle school. She began dancing at a young age and continued through the years. For high school she attended Northern as a freshman and transferred to DSA ( for 10-12th) where she was accepted into the Dance Company. She graduated with an intense training in Dance. She is currently finishing her training in Dance Education at North Carolina Central University. She will graduate from NCCU with a Bachelors in Theatre, Concentration in Dance. She is looking forward to spending time getting to know the students, and allowing them to have the same experience she did. Her goal by the end of the year is to spark the love of dance in her students heart, in hopes that they will continue dancing.