Reigniting the Spark: Expressive Arts and Intermodal Transfer as Wellness Practices in Dance Education

Years in the classroom can lead to burnout, requiring methods to reignite a lost spark to maintain longevity. This article shares how intermodal transfer—moving between various art forms such as dance, visual art, writing, and sound—can revitalize classroom instruction. Through expressive arts activities and wellness interventions such as goal setting, sound meditation, SoulCollage®, poetry, and emotionally driven dance composition, one can witness robust student growth while experiencing one’s own transformation. Such practices create a bridge between self-expression and self-care, allowing both teacher and students to thrive.