Children love to move! They need to move. And it’s good for them. Then why are long periods of sitting in desks still so much a part of some Primary classrooms? The introduction of Brain Breaks was in response to
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Transitions – Putting the puzzle together These dance activities introduce transitional movements between shapes, movements, phrases of movement, and sections of dance. These movements may be referred to as linking movements, transitional movements, or transitions.
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Halloween is an entertaining and creative celebration for children and adults around the world. Even though it can be gruesome and scary, in the Primary dance classroom it is a time for fun dance games and choreographic activities. This
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Children working together successfully relies on them being able to listen, reflect and think deeply about the task or problem they must solve. Creating dances together requires Primary students to not only employ these skills but to apply critical
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Children love balloons and they are great for bringing some fun into the dance classroom. In addition to being fun they also introduce a different movement dynamic into your dance classroom. Young children naturally move fast! They love fast music
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Blowing Bubble Dance Activities This lesson aims to explore the idea of a three dimensional circle shape. Through the dance activities, the students investigate personal and general space. They explore using different dynamics through the movement qualities of bubbles.
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Are you preparing to dive into the world of teaching about dance choreography in your Primary classroom? When children create their own dances they learn about communication, problem solving and aesthetic skills. But perhaps, most importantly, they learn new ways
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My Dance Journal Journals are an important part of artistic practice. Many choreographers and dancers use them to incubate ideas, improve practice, and tease out abstract concepts.
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When teaching dance to Primary/Elementary school students, the Dance Element of Relationship can be a valuable concept to explore. Relationship refers to how we dance with others in the space. It includes proximity, the physical distance between dancers, where children
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Dance is a language of the body that allows us to communicate emotions, tell stories, and express our innermost thoughts. By experimenting with the Elements of Dance, Elementary/Primary students can delve deeper into the world of character and mood as
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