At Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB), movement has become a language for learning. Through its long-running Dance and Movement in Education program, NCB integrates dance into classroom subjects—turning words, numbers, and history into motion. Students explore literacy through Text to Movement, discover patterns in Math to Movement, experience culture through Multicultural Movement, and build emotional intelligence through Creative Movement.

At a time when many schools face cuts to arts funding, this program works to fill a vital gap in the Newport school system, giving children a joyful, physical way to learn and express themselves. Teachers consistently praise its impact, noting how dance deepens understanding and confidence in their students. The White Family Foundation’s support helps keep this innovative program thriving—ensuring that creativity continues to have a place in every child’s education.