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Dancing to Music Lesson PlanDancing to Music Lesson Plan
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K - 2nd
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Dancing to Music

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Students listen to a variety of music and design an appropriate dance presentation. This activity encourages students to appreciate, and examine different styles of music as well as create dance presentations that are specifically related to the music.

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