Careitha Davis - Dance Pedagogy

1: Technical Analysis WorksheetStudents break down the mechanics of dance with guided observation of: Use of the body Transitions - Formations Use of space and musicalityVisual rating scales and reflection promptsDevelops: Critical observation skills, dance vocabulary, technical awareness

This is a research project that can be done independently or in small group for students to discover cultural differences in how New Year's is celebrated and how dance is integrated in this celebration.

This rubric: Centers student rigor and accountabilityAssesses both academic research and embodied dance knowledgeSupports culturally responsive and decolonizing dance pedagogyWorks well for middle school, high school, and introductory undergraduate courses