We are all familiar with the idea of singing to babies to settle them and as a way of introducing language patterns. However, the use of song and dance across the Early Years and throughout Primary school is also
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Learning about feelings in the school dance classroom
In the Early Years and in Primary school one of the most important things we can teach our children is about how to deal with strong feelings. All feelings are normal, but we need to learn how we can
Read moreDance activities for building children’s literacy
Dance has its own language, helping children see the world and their place in it. By encouraging critical and creative thinking, dance encourages children to delve into important questions and to investigate different ways of telling stories. They (The Arts)
Read moreTalking about Production Elements in Primary Dance.
In dance, production elements refer to a range of components that contribute to the artistic success of a dance work. They ensure that the intended meaning, emotion, character and mood, and/or narrative is conveyed to the audience. In Primary school
Read more3 Quick Christmas Primary Dance activities to promote peace
In schools, Christmas time is always full of fun, bright coloured decorations, upbeat Christmas tunes, and maybe too many sweets! Using Christmas dance activities to create a peaceful and inclusive festive season is a quick way to calm down some
Read moreRelationship in dance…how we move with others
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
Read moreRepetition in choreography as a way of making meaning
Using Repetition in dance is not a lack of creativity or originality. It can be a highly sophisticate way of making meaning in dance choreography. In these early stages of talking about using Repetition, children may be obvious about how
Read moreStart the New Year with dance in your classroom
The New Year offers a fresh start after a holiday break. This is an opportunity to get to know your students better and try new things in the classroom that you may not have tried before. If you haven’t tried
Read moreBest Seasonal Books for Dance Activities
Primary school teachers are always looking for ways to include the natural world as a key part of their teaching. Using the current Season as a theme or a Big Idea, whether it is to celebrate a holiday or to draw attention to
Read moreA Quick Guide to the Dance Element of Space
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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