Episode 7 of Why Arts? - Dance education with Jessica Baynes

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Baynes, a dance educator, choreographer, and performer whose work spans classrooms, stages, and communities. A TEDx speaker and Harvard Graduate School of Education alum, Jessica brings over a decade of teaching experience with learners of all ages—from toddlers to older adults—and a deep belief in the transformative power of movement.We talk about how dance education nurtures connection, empathy, and self-expression. From her work teaching adaptive ballet through Healing in Motion Dance to her experiences at Ballet West and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, Jessica reflects on how movement can help us access parts of ourselves, build communities, and imagine new possibilities.This conversation explores the joy, vulnerability, and curiosity at the heart of dance, and how the arts support learners in growing not just as artists, but as humans.🎧 Listen on YouTube and Spotify - Why Arts? by Emergent Inquiry Studio📲 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyarts_wnanvi?igsh=aHRkYWhuMHB2MWVz&utm_source=qr