A dance activity is a planned or facilitated series of movement problems that are solved by the participants. The dancers use their body in a wide range of ways to move, alone or with others, in a rhythmical or irregular
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Many primary school teachers and even dance specialists have questions about how to make the Elements of dance accessible to their primary students. The concept seems easy enough, but even a quick look on the internet will reveal that there
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Teachers know, that getting students out of their seats, is a great way to keep children engaged in learning. Integrating movement and dance with daily classroom learning, keeps students motivated while increasing their activity levels. It can be challenging for
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By Dr Heather Blasdale-Clarke, Australian Dance Historian, www.colonialdance.com.au As the new school year begins, time poor teachers around Australia are trying to develop new and engaging lessons for their students. Covering all elements of Australian Curriculum can be time consuming!
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Any physical activity in a primary school requires planning to ensure student safety and dance in the classroom is no different. Successful primary dance activities are thought through to support learning that is physically and emotionally safe. Whilst the
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Dance activities for primary students can be fun and engage students in valuable arts learning. But dance can also provide exciting ways for teachers to explore literacy. Vocabulary used during dance class is rich and descriptive and assists in students
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One of the most used compositional structures in dance is that of the canon. Originally a musical term, but commonly used by dancers to describe a single theme executed at different times, the canon is used by beginner and experienced
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Getting children to participate in a classroom discussion can be like pulling teeth! The level of boredom rises in the classroom atmosphere immediately and no amount of open-ended questions are going to get them started. Though asking the right questions
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Are you growing tired of delivering the same classes over and over? Dance could be the spark you need to get your students up and moving. This article will support primary teachers in feeling more confident to design and implement
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An important part of bringing safe dance practices into your classroom is creating an atmosphere where the children are respectful of their classmates’ artistic creations. In a perfect world, children would not need to be taught this. However, in
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