Having served over 17,000 in Los Angeles County, CDI's in-school and after-school programs[1] provide a structured set of lessons in rhythm, music and movement.
[2] At the end of each school year, the students dance in a professionally staged production with live musical accompaniment, full costumes, and lighted backdrops.
According to founder Carole Valleskey, "Virtues are habits, and dance, as taught by CDI, is habituation in many of the skills of learning, as well as the components of good character.
[8] Neuroscientist Dr. Adele Diamond has explained that CDI's methodology helps to develop Executive Function, a strong predictor of student success from Kindergarten through University and throughout life.
According to Dr. Diamond, CDI helps students to develop working memory, cognitive flexibility, self-control and discipline, the three main aspects of Executive Function.