Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Not a wrong dance - it's a 'write dance'!

Write Dance is an approach and a method that provides movement opportunities so children can develop the physical skills needed to develop their handwriting skills. The movement is driven by the music and the underlying principle is enjoyment to build confidence.

Ragnhild Oussoren first developed the Write Dance approach when working as a graphologist in The Netherlands.  The unique aspect of the programme is the use of music and dance to develop coordination, balance, confidence and develop the ability to cross the mid line. Children’s individual expression, pace of learning and writing style are recognised within this approach.  It is apparent that children’s confidence, motivation and self-esteem can be seen to develop because as Ragnhild says, “Everything in Write Dance is right”.