In our 2026 calendar, we’re celebrating Cultural Connections Through Music and
Dance—a theme that highlights the unique ability of the arts to bring language to life.
Music and dance are more than entertainment; they’re vibrant forms of storytelling that
carry the heart of a culture. Through rhythm, movement, lyrics, and emotion, they offer
learners powerful ways to connect with language in its most authentic form.
Whether it’s the poetic cadence of a folk ballad or the infectious rhythm of a traditional
dance, these cultural expressions help students tune their ears to pronunciation, absorb
vocabulary in context, and feel the emotional pulse of the communities they’re studying.
It’s a gateway to a deeper understanding—one that invites curiosity, sparks conversation,
and fosters meaningful engagement.
As you explore this calendar, we hope each musical and dance moment inspires your
students to go beyond the page and experience language as it’s lived, shared, and
celebrated around the world.
January
February
March
April
May
September
October
December
