JENNY STEWART-HOUSTON | CREATIVE MOVEMENT, DANCE, & YOGA ARTIST
SUPPORTING LEARNING THROUGH MOVEMENT, MINDFULNESS, & IMAGINATION
Jenny Stewart-Houston brings joyful, accessible movement experiences into K–12 classrooms, weaving together creative dance, yoga, storytelling, and mindfulness. With a lifelong background in professional performance and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Jenny creates movement-based classes that support physical awareness, emotional regulation, focus, and creative expression. Her teaching is grounded in child development and designed to meet students where they are—playful, inclusive, and adaptable to a wide range of learning needs.
Jenny’s classes encourage students to feel confident in their bodies, connected to one another, and engaged in learning through movement. Her approach is flexible, collaborative, and especially supportive for classrooms seeking embodied learning tools that integrate seamlessly into the school day.
GRADE LEVELS
Pairs well with grades K–6 (elementary school) and adaptable for early learning, upper elementary, middle school, and inclusive classrooms, including Special Education and after-school programs.
ART FORMS
Dance • Creative Movement • Yoga • Mindfulness • Storytelling Through Movement
ARTS INTEGRATION & CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Jenny’s programs support Washington State Learning Standards by integrating movement and mindfulness with core subject areas:
- Performing Arts / Dance (DA): Students explore movement patterns, expression, spatial awareness, and creative sequencing through guided dance and yoga-based activities (DA:Cr, DA:Pr).
- English Language Arts (ELA): Movement is used to embody stories, themes, and vocabulary, supporting comprehension, oral storytelling, and reflective discussion (ELA:SL, RL).
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Practices emphasize self-regulation, emotional awareness, empathy, and focus through breath, stillness, and mindful movement.
- Physical Education & Health: Supports body awareness, coordination, balance, and healthy movement habits aligned with age-appropriate physical development.
PAIRS WELL WITH
- Literacy and storytelling units
- Social–emotional learning and self-regulation goals
- Science or nature-based themes
- Mindfulness and classroom focus routines
- Inclusive learning environments
- Special Education support
WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE JENNY
- Classes are playful, calming, and accessible to all abilities
- Strong background in education and child development
- Supports focus, regulation, and classroom readiness
- Flexible structure adapts to classroom themes and schedules
- Creates a supportive, non-competitive environment for movement
JENNY STEWART-HOUSTON'S PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
STORYTIME YOGA ADVENTURES
Students step inside a story or classroom theme and bring it to life through yoga poses, breathwork, and creative movement. Sessions may explore nature, science topics, social–emotional themes, or books students are reading, supporting literacy and imagination through embodied play.
BRAIN BREAK: MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS FOR FOCUS
Short-format movement and mindfulness sessions designed to help students reset, refocus, and regulate energy throughout the school day. Activities blend yoga, rhythmic movement, breathwork, and guided stillness, making them easy to integrate into daily classroom routines.
THEMATIC YOGA & CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Yoga and dance-based exploration connected to a specific classroom unit or theme, such as environmental studies, world cultures, or emotional awareness. Classes may culminate in a short sharing or reflective moment, allowing students to express learning through movement.
