Dance in education is becoming more present in the schools and I love the direction in which it is moving. I currently teach in a dance program at the elementary level that is artistically gifted and talented. What I love about this model is that I can teach Dance to my students in a classroom setting; however, this model also gives me opportunities to work with all students in their classrooms to teach dance skills that they can also utilize in their academic subjects. Dance educators and specialists are emerging as leaders in the arts as we lead students to develop 21st century skills that will help them not only now but as they enter the world as adults.