Apr 29 2015
Pierre Dulaine
Educational Reformer & Inspirational Figure, Founder of Dancing Classrooms
Pierre Dulaine is an acclaimed dancer and educator born in Jaffa, Palestine. He is the creator of the Dulaine Method of teaching dance, an educational pedagogy that puts an emphasis on respect, discipline, collaboration & social development. Using The Dulaine Method, he created Dancing Classrooms, a Social & Emotional Development Arts in Education Program for children that uses ballroom dance as a vehicle to change the lives of students, their families and even teachers. Using a combination of verbal and physical language, he has the ability to impart life skills that are often overlooked by traditional education.
“Dancer & Teacher extraordinaire” – New York Times
An accomplished competition and show dancer, Pierre came to New York in 1972, soon met dance partner Yvonne Marceau, becoming 4-time Show Dance Champions of the world. In 1994, Pierre founded Dancing Classrooms, a non-profit social entrepreneurial endeavour. The success of the program in schools across New York City was parlayed into a documentary, Mad Hot Ballroom, which was followed up with the widespread theatrical release of Take The Lead featuring Antonio Banderas playing the role of Pierre. Since then, the program has been adopted in 31 cities in five countries around the world. Most recently, Pierre has worked with Israeli Palestinian and Israeli Jewish children, the result is a new documentary, Dancing In Jaffa.
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Through his many experiences Pierre has a range of topics about which he can impart valuable lessons, from Leadership, to Education and even Conflict Resolution. Pierre has a step by step approach and amazing anecdotes that stimulate audiences and leaves them inspired to take action. His experience easily translates to valuable lessons that any organization can use to navigate the obstacles that make them less effective.[/expand]
Multilingual by birth, Pierre’s highly personalised, interactive presentations are truly unique and engage audiences around the world. His message is simple – the transferable skills of social development are the linchpin of cooperative positive interactions amongst groups. His ability to overcome amazing challenges to gain consensus by being human make his presentations not only unique, but unforgettable.[/expand]
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Topics
The Dulaine Method: Changing Lives through Social Development
Leadership through Partnership:
Knowing When to Build a Team and When to Take the Lead
The Efficacy of Social Education:
Balancing Social, Emotional and Mental Learning for Optimal Growth
Conflict Resolution in a Battle Zone
Publications
2014
Ballroom Dancers’ Federation Award
2014
“GENE KELLY LEGACY AWARD” from Patricia Ward Kelly herself
2013
The Carl Alan Award
Worldwide Contribution to Dance
2011
Pierre Dulaine received The Ellis Island Medal of Honour
In recognition of his achievements worldwide
2005
Americans for the Arts—Educational Award
1990
Pierre received the Astaire Award for “Best Dancing on Broadway” in Grand Hotel, the Musical
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