Programs
Start a STEM From Dance Club
Our free flexible length club programs help girls in grades 3-12 explore coding, AI, physics, and more, through movement, music, and creative expression.
What’s a Club?
Clubs are free, creative programs where girls ages 8–18 explore STEM concepts through movement, music, and design. Each Club blends coding, physics, and choreography — turning learning into an expressive, hands-on experience that builds confidence, curiosity, and community.Clubs are led by educators, after-school facilitators, leaders, mentors, and advocates who want to make STEM learning more creative and inclusive. We partner with schools, districts, and organizations like libraries and community centers to launch Clubs in communities nationwide — helping more girls see themselves as innovators and leaders.
They’re flexible by design: Clubs can run for 10 consecutive weeks, a semester, or the full school year, and can take place during class, after school, on weekends, or during the summer. No dance or STEM experience required!
Experience Highlights
Here are some examples of our activities.
Afrobeats & AI
Students delve into the intersection of AI, music, and dance through an introduction to AI basics, its application in music creation, and its role as a collaborative tool.
Reggaeton, Algorithms, & Virality
Students learn about the features of viral content and its connection to social media algorithms, data privacy, and real-world applications.
Hoop Dancing & the Physics of Percussion
Students explore Hoop Dancing, drums, and soundwaves.
Break Dance Machine
Students investigate the fundamentals of machine learning and its application to break dancing.
Carbon Footstep
Students explore the connection between environmental responsibility and artistic expression through Step dance.
No Breath, No Justice
Students discover the intersection of dance, science, and environmental justice by investigating how air quality affects respiratory health and how systemic inequalities contribute to clean air disparities.
Facilitator Resources
Get the resources and content you need in one place on our platform.
Our Clubs content provides an in-depth grounding in STEM From Dance’s values and philosophy. It also offers opportunities to connect with fellow facilitators, guidance on creating a positive learning culture, and access to all program modules and activities.
Our step-by-step guide leads you through every activity, with video support and detailed facilitation notes.
HOW IT WORKS
Structured Learning Experiences
5 modules
Each module typically takes 2 weeks to complete
2-3 Activities per Module
90 minutes to 2 hours per activity
Flexible scheduling
Works with free school days, after-school, or weekend programs
Complete Step-by-Step Guide Provided
Activities, videos, materials lists, & everything you need on our platform
Anyone Can Lead a Club
No STEM lab or dance studio experience required!
Club facilitators are teachers, youth program coordinators, librarians, community volunteers, or anyone ages 18+ who works with girls.
You need to provide enough open space for creative movement and the tech components of a typical classroom, including a smart board or projector, and 2:1 technology devices for students — desktops, Chromebooks, laptops, or tablets.
One facilitator can host and lead a Club.
You Can Do This
Benefits for Girls
STEM From Dance Clubs empower girls to see themselves as creative problem-solvers and future innovators. Through weekly sessions that blend coding, engineering, and dance, girls build confidence, learn tangible STEM skills, and discover the joy of expressing themselves—while realizing that they belong in STEM spaces.
Benefits for Facilitators
Facilitators don’t need to be STEM or dance experts, just passionate mentors. Clubs were designed to be resourceful and simple to launch, with flexible curriculum, training, and continuous support through our Learning Management System. You can inspire the next generation while growing your leadership and community impact.
Facilitator Support
Before You Start
Onboarding & curriculum training (4 hours total, Onboarding Session and self-paced asynchronous training)
Setup support from our Partnerships Team
Facilitator checklists and guides
During Your Club
Complete activities for all 5 modules
Video tutorials for every activity
Access to the Facilitator Community on our platform
Regular office hours with our Partnerships Team
Technical support when you need it
After Your Club
Connection to the larger STEM From Dance community
Content for continuing girls' STEM journeys
You are welcome to begin another Club the semester after your current one ends
What Girls Gain
90%Increase in Confidence
88%Built Trusting Relationships
85%Learned New STEM Skills
CodingAI LiteracyMachine LearningSocial Media AlgorithmsAI LiteracyPhysics of MovementSound WavesAI LiteracyEnvironmental ResponsibilityCarbon Footprint AnalysisAI LiteracyRespiratory HealthAir Quality
AfrobeatsReggaetonHoop DancingBreakingStep DancingChoreographyPerformanceCultural HistoryDigital Media ProductionContent CreationTeamworkProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
“STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. You can use all of this to create something like a certain dance move or like a way to do things — using hula hoops, LED lights, artificial intelligence — like making something for your costume is pretty much everything and it just goes into your dance.”
“There was one girl at camp where from day one you could tell she wasn’t comfortable at all. She wanted to be in her own little corner, in her own little world. As time went on, you could see her come out of her shell, really engage with her peers, want to work on her project, and become part of the team. At the end of the showcase, you could see the strong bond that group had together. It was amazing to see that growth.”
“It’s helped with confidence — performing in front of large crowds, taking leadership, choreographing dance steps and combining them with other children’s ideas. It also continues to build her interest in science, seeing how she can implement what she’s learning from the program in her day-to-day or in extracurricular activities.”
Start a Club
If you are interested in starting a free STEM From Dance Club, you can get going right away by filling out and submitting our Club Partnership Registration Form, and someone from our Partnerships team will contact you with next steps!
Program Features
AI Foundations for the Future
Participants build an accessible understanding of artificial intelligence — what it is, how it works, and how it’s shaping the world they’re growing up in. They explore core ideas like algorithms, patterns, and data through engaging, real-world examples, gaining the confidence and curiosity needed to navigate and contribute to an AI-powered future.
Program Features
Movement-Based Learning
Girls learn STEM concepts by embodying them — through choreography, rhythm, and creative movement. Each lesson transforms abstract ideas like algorithms, sound waves, or machine learning into kinetic experiences that make learning intuitive, memorable, and fun.
Program Features
Project-Based Creation
Every module leads to a tangible creation: coded light shows, wearable circuit costumes, sound-reactive performances, or AI-enhanced choreographies. These projects help girls practice design thinking, problem solving, and iteration — while seeing themselves as creators and innovators.
Program Features
Technology-Forward Delivery
Lessons come to life through step-by-step teaching videos, curated music playlists, interactive digital guides, and our self-guided LMS platform. Facilitators receive ready-to-teach materials, tech tutorials, and built-in support so anyone — regardless of STEM or dance background — can deliver a high-quality learning experience.