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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how dance can invoke the significance of experiences in their everyday lives. They work in small dance troupes to create their own dance pieces reflecting themes and experiences relevant to their lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate knowledge of the processes, principles, and structure of line dance. In groups students choreograph their own line dance, implementing moves learned from previous dances taught in the line dance unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students examine the roles and contributions of African American women in the Arts as they research the biographies and artistic endeavors of Maya Angelou, Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill. They explore these arts through dance, paint and writing. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore and experience jazz as a social dance form. They study how jazz was an important piece of African-American culture and how it developed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students are introduced to a brief history of musical theater in America. They listen to various pieces of music, watch videos, and study their composers and lyricists. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students complete a unit of lessons on the definition of dance. They view videos of various dances, compare/contrast the dances viewed, categorize a list of words about dance on a handout, write journal responses, and perform dance movements. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students relate dance movements to chants. They tap out the rhythm of poetry on different body parts. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students demonstrate locomotor movements and define non-locomotor movement. They discuss a story and perform a "name" movement. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students watch a video highlighting men in ballet. They complete further research on the topic using online and print resources. They create a short skit with the basic elements of dance. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students view a 2 or 3 minute clip from the video "Stomp Out Loud". They brainstorm ideas to incorporate into their class musical. They choose what part of the they play want to work on and create a dance and perform it for their peers. Full Review »
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