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\nTheme and Variation\n

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\nThe dance elements of body, energy, space, and time are the focus of a lesson on movement and theme. The class follows along as the teacher shows them a new dance that has a theme. They practice the dance, and then change one element in...\n
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\n\"Pilobolus\n\n
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\nPilobolus\n

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\nAfter reviewing dance-specific terminology and watching a clip from the dance troupe Pilobolus, learners create dances of their own. They pair up and use the teacher's cues to create creature dances that exemplify mood and shape....\n
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\nSymmetrical Objects\n

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\nIn order to better understand how to locate a plane of symmetry in 3-dimensional objects, learners create a dance. The class reviews dance and math symmetry, then they practice making symmetrical shapes and movements with a partner....\n
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\nThey say art often imitates life. Learners research and write an expository paper on modern dance choreographer, Alvin Ailey. They focus on describing how his life and background has influenced his dance creations. This is a great...\n
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\n\"Graphs\n\n
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\nGraphs of the Heart\n

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\nStudents study Greek literature. In this Greek tragedies instructional activity, students explore the dance-dramas of Martha Graham. Students study the choreography that brings ancient Greek literature to life.\n
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\n\"Yoga\n\n
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\nYoga Ball Bash\n

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\nThis line dance lesson involves the use of PE equipment. If you have yoga balls and rhythm sticks then take a look at this lesson. Of course there are other things that could be used instead of yoga balls. This is a 48-count dance...\n
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\nLooking at different cultures and how music from differing cultures changes movements, meaning and mood\n

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\nEach of the three dance lessons included here will get your class moving. The first lesson allows learners to explore how music and movement differ in meaning depending on cultural context. Lesson two gives them an opportunity to create...\n
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\nIsadore Duncan\n

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\nWho is Isadore Duncan? If you're a teacher of dance, you might be interested in this informative presentation. Biographical, philosophical, and personal information on the life and contributions of this famed dancer are given in an easy...\n
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\n\"Celebrating\n\n
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\nCelebrating Halloween With the Purple People Eaters\n

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\nGet youngsters moving by teaching them some basic dance moves. This dance can be done in a circle, a line, or scattered around the gym. There are four movement combinations that are taught to the song \"Purple People Eater\" by Sheb...\n
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\nCelebrate Oktoberfest with the Polka\n

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\nHere's a pretty comprehensive lesson on the polka. There is information on the origins of the polka and the history of Oktoberfest. There is even a list of how to count to ten in Polish, Czech, and German. Include or skip whatever you...\n
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\nTriple Step Stomp\n

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\nHere's a 32-count line dance to the song \"Disturbia\" by Rihanna. This dance introduces the triple-step. It's a quick right-left-right or a quick left-right-left step. It's not complicated. The really nice thing about this lesson is that...\n
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\nOccupy the Gym Floor\n

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\nThere are eight different steps in this line dance lesson plan: angle step, jump step, punch step, marching step, grapevine step, turn step, stop step, and down step. Each step has it's own eight-count. Teach these steps to youngsters...\n
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\nCongruent Polygons: Copying Stretchy Shapes\n

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\nThird graders investigate congruent polygons through dance. In this congruency lesson, 3rd graders do the \"brain dance\" as a warm up. They review polygon names by singing \"The Polygon Chant,\" before mirroring congruent shapes with a...\n
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\nWhat’s My Vocabulary Word?\n

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\nThe elements of dance can be used to communicate thoughts and, in this case, words. In small groups, the class first creates a set of movements to show a single word. Then, they extend their movements to show a three-word phrase....\n
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\nCloud Sculpting\n

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\nDance is a fantastic way to communicate thoughts, feelings, and even science concepts. Make this activity a part of your next unit on weather and clouds. Kids will discuss types of clouds, how they look, and what they do. Then, they will...\n
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\nTheater Arts/Creative Movement Lesson Plan\n

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\nHere is a series of five exercises intended to bring movement, dance, and theater into the classroom. Intended for special ed classes, but appropriate for any grade, learners will pantomime, play pretend, dance, move, and create...\n
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\nThe Hamsterdance\n

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\nIt's unbelievable that there really is a dance that goes with a song called \"The Hamsterdance!\" This is not a lesson plan per se, but rather steps to the dance. They include head bobs, slide steps, thigh slaps, and clapping. Short dances...\n
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\nPush and Pull\n

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\nI love mixing arts lessons with core content! Here, the class will discuss energy, motion, and force (push/pull) as they review dance vocabulary and movements. They preview vocabulary for force and dance. Then they pair-up to dance a...\n
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\nJump Band Hokey Pokey\n

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\nAdd a new dimension to doing the Hokey Pokey by giving each group of four dancers a set of jump bands. There are dance moves for the two dancers holding the jump bands as well as for the dancers doing the Hokey Pokey. The goal is to...\n
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\nLummi Stick Macarena\n

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\nHey, Macarena!! The Macarena is very simple to dance: left, right, left, right, wiggle the hips. Spice it up a bit by giving the class things to hold in their hands such as lummi sticks or scarves. Give them anything that will not be too...\n
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\nUsing Rhythm to Teach Patterns and Directions\n

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\nIntroduce young learners to line dancing. Here are some simple movement patterns to teach them. First teach, repeat, and repeat again without music. Then when they have a pretty good grasp of the movement patterns, add music and practice...\n
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\nTeach and review elementary locomotor skills. Use \"Great Balls of Fire\" by Jerry Lee Lewis to get youngsters up and grooving to the beat! The dance steps are described in rich detail and you will have the class jumping, skipping,...\n
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\nTo better understand the cultural achievements of the Harlem Renaissance and become familiar with its major figures, class members examine a painting by Aaron Douglas and a poem by Langston Hughes and compare how the artists develop...\n
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\nPantomime vs. Abstract Gesture\n

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\nLearners explain dance as a way to create and communicate meaning and demonstrate the difference between pantomiming and abstracting a gesture.\n
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