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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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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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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Early years educators know the importance of social and emotional learning for 3 – 7 year olds. New Zealand neuroscience educator, Nathan Wallis, believes that how children feel about themselves as learners is more important than learning to read or
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This series of dance lesson is designed for your class to get to know each other and themselves by finding their own inner superhero. These activities are important because they start conversations in the classroom. Through creative movement activities, students
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We welcome Mia Hollingworth, DTI’s resident guest writer, back for the new year. Here Mia gives us some great activities to help establish protocols in the classroom. New Year – New Students – New Rules It’s a new year with
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This much loved story leads the children through the natural world. These dance activities invite the children to bring their own environments and ideas into the story. Using the narrative, they explore Dynamics and Direction through dance. These activities can
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