Brain-Compatible Dance Education (BCDE), the teaching philosophy at CDC, is a nationally and internationally recognized teaching methodology. BCDE is a structured methodology for teaching dance using a lesson plan and strategies that create an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn. This holistic approach allows students the opportunity to become skilled dancers, critical thinkers, innovative creators, successful collaborators, and respectful responders. All of our classes are planned and presented using brain-compatible principles that make learning fun and enjoyable for all types of students. Our teachers use a five-part lesson plan in which students explore a variety of dance concepts throughout the semester by (1) warming up with the BrainDance, (2) exploring the concept, (3) developing skills, (4) creating, and (5) cooling down. The five-part lesson plan alternates teacher-directed activities with student-centered activities, and skill development with improvisation. This structure provides the repetition and novelty that engages all types of learners.