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- 9th
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Students analyze the cultural context and evolution of a particular dance genre. They analyze gender roles in different roles in dance. They later identify personal and career opportunities in dance. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students research a variety of dance genres and dancers. They create a personal display (poster, collage, etc.) and present their findings. They examine and reflect on the importance of dance in their own lives now and in the future. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students discover and appreciate the history, characteristics, and significance of a specific dance style. They to pick a dance style that they are interested in and would like to research. Full Review »
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- 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
- 3rd - 8th
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Students discuss dance elements and create a dance map. They choose a dance theme and incorporate movement into their dance maps and choreography. They also experiment with different types of music. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students investigate Ekon kon or Djola or Jola (dance), a noncompetitive, communal dance performed by the Djola people from the Sene-Gambia region of West Africa. They listen to a lecture by the teacher about the West African cultures that include this dance. The lesson includes many resources for the teacher as well as explicit directions for performing the dance. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 12th
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Students explore West African Ku Ku dance. As a class, learners discuss the influence African dances have on the United Sates of today, as well as the history of the dance. Students observe and participate in a dance demonstration. They practice movement patterns and write movement vocabulary in their journals. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research various dance styles, create a display of world dances, and share those dances in this Movement lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on small, cooperative learning groups. Internet access is required. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students practice various American, UK, and world dances in this Dance lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the use of local professional dance instructors to supplement classroom activities and materials. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students work in groups in order to research a specific music era or dance style to share with the class. They have studied different music styles that are included in the lesson and now they have the choice to research one. There is a test included in this lesson for assessment purposes. Full Review »
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