Teaching Dance: Creative Methodologies

 



Little Ones / Parents

Question 1

What is the main objective of this class?




Music & Dance

Question 2

Why are these music props important for dance teachers?




Emergency Lesson Song-Dance

Question 3

Which are the possible scenarios in which you would use recorded songs like this one?
 
 


 Creative Movement and Dance - Teaching Strategies


Video Concepts

Patterns
Outlines
Steps

Main Objectives and Teaching Strategies

1) Community Circle Dance
Understanding group activities and working toward a shared goal.

2) Mirroring
Understanding non-verbal cues and spontaneity

3) Understanding Improvisation and Play.

4) Energy and Emotions
Recognizing and expressing emotions.

5) Patterns
Making inferences

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ACTIVITY

Students will create groups of 5.
They will each choose one of the objectives above and teach it to the members of his/her group.


Question 4

Please, write a reflection about your teaching experience. Post your write up on Discussion Board.

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