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Self and General Space in Dance

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Students explore the different themes and strategies of dancing by performing in class.  In this physical education lesson, students practice moving specific joints and muscles as they train to perform a dance.  Students perform a dance in a shadow line and critique their classmates afterwards.

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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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