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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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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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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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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Children love stories, and they love to move. So why not combine the two? Dancing is a fun and engaging way to bring stories to life, and dance can also help children develop important skills like creativity, imagination, and physical
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Costumes play a vital role in dance performances, and they are more than just a means of covering the dancers’ bodies. They serve as a visual representation of the dance’s theme, mood, and the era it was created in. In
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Learning about expressive skills in dance is a part of most school dance curriculums around the world. Many teachers associate facial expression with performance quality. But this is only half the story. The expressive skills used by the dancer is
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