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- 3rd - 12th
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Students perform dance steps to song :Whoomp, There It Is by Tag Team. They learn the beginning dance formation: Lines. They explore how to clap to a 4 count beat. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students create short oral presentations describing how Native American tribes use dance, poetry, music, art and other expressions to make a dedication to a physical concept or thing. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop an understanding of how African culture impacted modern dance in the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine Anna Halprin's philosophies and choreography and perform one of her Planet Dances. They find a site that inspires them to create a dance based on the environment's design, levels, textures, and atmosphere. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research the different kinds of dances Texans participate in. They try to dance the dances they have researched. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students learn the history of and how to dance the Virginia Reel. They determine that the dance has origins in England and that was often used as a finale to a ball. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 7th
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Students explore various types of folk dances. They practice the steps needed to perform a polka, waltz and schottische. Students research and perform the various dances as a class. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students experience the movements required to perform social, folk and square dancing. They describe each dance movement. Students discuss the elements found in folk art, folk music, and fold dance. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students develop an oral history of a memorable event in their family. Working with a partner, they create interview questions based on a family story or event. After interviewing their family member, they edit their interview piece and present it to the class. Full Review »

