Creative Dance Approach

 

I


Review

Mind Up

Brain Breaks

Brain Fitness

Gratitude Journaling

Positive Psychology

Evidence Based Research

Wellness Curriculum



II


Activity 1


Based on your experience from last class, in which you use the concept of the kinesthetic loop to teach, plan a short session with your group


III


Educational Video


CREATIVE DANCE - Children's creative dance classes, San Diego NC, California, by Amanda Banks

This video provides creative dance and movement ideas for parents and teachers to help children develop their imaginative, creative, and collaborative capacities. Activities include warm ups, movement games, dance phrases and sequences, improvisation, and choreography. These type of activities are suitable for 6-11 year old boys and girls, with or without any previous dance experience.
 
After watching this video about the way a teacher in San Diego teaches a creative dance class, answer the following questions:
 
Question 1
 
What resonated with you about this class and the teacher? Explain why?
 
Question 2
 
Name the different parts of the class. What is the importance of each part? Explain in your own words.


IV
 
Activity 2
 
Students go back to their groups and create a dance class using the creative approach.

 

Important definitions may come up:

Movement Metaphors
Conceptual Dance/Art
Learning Styles: VAKT

Individuation 

Role of the Teacher:

Creativity Facilitators
Behavior Managers
Freedom-to-Make-Mistakes Givers 
Coach vs Teacher vs Mentor

 

V

 

Activity 3


Based on your experience with the kinesthetic loop and with the creative dance approach, write a lesson plan in any way it makes sense to you.

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