The Juilliard Approach

A unified pedagogical approach across Music, Dance, and Drama

About Juilliard K–12

Driven by the belief that everyone possesses artistic capacities, Juilliard’s K–12 Programs and Initiatives inspire a deepened relationship to the performing arts. The program brings Juilliard’s philosophies of teaching dance, drama, and music to classrooms around the world. Our innovative approach brings together inspiring face-to-face experiences and robust digital resources to cultivate personal artistry, curiosity, and empathy in emerging global citizens. We seek to inspire and equip students with the skills, curiosity, and awareness to engage with the performing arts in meaningful ways throughout their lives.

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“With this groundbreaking work, we are igniting creativity in students around the world, encouraging their lifelong engagement with the performing arts, and developing a truly expansive and full educational experience.” 

 — Damian Woetzel, President of Juilliard

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The Juilliard Approach to K–12 Classroom Instruction

The Juilliard Approach to Classroom Instruction is built on contemporary research, innovative educational practices, and the vast artistic resources of The Juilliard School. As a framework for twenty-first century arts learning, we prioritize creativity, rigorous thinking, and artistic excellence in our work. Through active exploratory learning and engagement with high-quality works of dance, drama, and music, we ignite student creativity and foster curiosity. Students develop ownership of their learning, find their own artistic voice, and think and work imaginatively, which can have lasting effects in all academic subjects.

Key Values

The Juilliard Approach to classroom instruction can be summarized in five key values:

  1. Success for All
    Regardless of students’ career aspirations in the arts, Juilliard Creative Classroom materials are designed with the fundamental belief that all children have artistic capacities that can—and should—be developed beyond what they ever thought possible.
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  2. Active and exploratory learning
    Students, especially in the performing arts, learn best through exploration and hands-on application of artistic skills and concepts.
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  3. Igniting creativity
    It is vitally important to engage students in meaningful artistic experiences—ideally, their own experiences. Ownership of their learning helps students find their own artistic voice. Inviting students to think and work imaginatively can have lasting effects in all academic subjects.
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  4. Inquiry and reflection
    Fostering curiosity leads to student motivation, an impetus for hard work and achievement. Looking back on one’s experiences crystalizes learning and develops valuable metacognitive skills.
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  5. Meaningful encounters
    with high-quality works of dance, drama, and music.
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