While all the Dance Elements are interconnected, Space is perhaps the most crucial in its relationship to each of the other elements. Teaching about Space in Primary school dance lessons can be overwhelming and seem complex. Keeping it simple is
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Performing dance in Primary/Elementary classrooms can be an exciting and positive experience. But like all good lessons or projects in schools you need to plan for success. Many children and adults have very adverse experiences with performing. This includes speaking,
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Are you looking for ways to celebrate Book Week in your Primary classroom? Have you ever thought about using dance to explore your student’s celebration of literacy. As a young mother I was particularly enthusiastic about creating costumes for my
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The image of a dance teacher may be of the expert standing in front of a class, and the class mirroring their exact movements. However, in reality, the dance teacher takes on many different roles in the Primary/Elementary school classroom.
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Dynamics in dance is the interaction between force and time that results in action in the dancer’s body. It is sometimes referred to as one of the Elements of Dance. It is HOW we move. However, around the world the
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Lesson openers are short dance activities to spark interest and build excitement and curiosity for your lesson. These could be thought of as a dance warm up, however they often provide a mental and physical preparation for learning. They are
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In Early Learning environments we often think about creating outdoor spaces to do visual art. It’s visually pleasing for the children and means they can make as much mess as they need to. However, the outdoors is ideal for
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Creating dance is a way to teach children about creative and divergent thinking, design principles, and developing an artistic product. It is a way to celebrate each child’s unique way of experiencing art. Choreography in primary school dance presents teachers
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Whether its classical music or something trending on Tik Tok, music is constantly being absorbed by young children. Music tells them about emotions, moods, and contexts in subliminal and conscious ways. The music used for Primary dance is as varied
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Dance by its nature is energizing! But it can also be a productive way to build the ability for children to self-calm. Moving from highly excited to calm and relaxed is a skill that will stand children in good stead
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