Danceable Thoughts

A Unique Approach to Journaling -- uses a landscape and prompts to take students (And Educators!) on a journey through their dance experiences with an aspirational final thought about where the journey will take them next! Includes Slides for presentations

3 Lessons that extend the MIrror-inspired studies with the added element of references to famous works of art and art installations These are the STUDENT PAGES and gives outlines of the background information, activities, and journal prompts Connect dance education experiences with great works of art!

3 Lessons that extend the MIrror-inspired studies with the added element of references to famous works of art and art installations The Teacher notes give background information, activities, and journal prompts Connect dance education experiences with great works of art!

3 Complete Lessons that explore a variety of ways to interact with mirrors and mirrors in artwork, social media, and beyond -- All with the intent to make dance instruction and creativity experiences that are unique and meaningful. TEACHER NOTES with extended explanations Student Handouts (for easy note-taking) Powerpoint presentations -- simplified versions of the information Lessons 4-6 are available separately -- they are slightly more advanced than these lessons and utilize famous artwork an

Part of the Mirror, MIrror Lesson Ideas This is resource is the set of presentation slides for the Mirror Distortion Lesson Inspired by the Chicago "BEAN" by Anish Kapoor Supports other Danceable Thoughts Resources Available Set Of Three Lessons TEACHER NOTES or Set of Three Student Pages

Part of the Mirror, MIrror Lesson Ideas This is resource is the set of presentation slides for the Mirror Neuron Lesson Supports other Danceable Thoughts Resources Available Set Of Three Lessons TEACHER NOTES or Set of Three Student Pages

Part of the Mirror, MIrror Lesson Ideas This is resource is the set of presentation slides for the Mirror Neuron Lesson Supports other Danceable Thoughts Resources Available Set Of Three Lessons TEACHER NOTES or Set of Three Student Pages

THREE lessons and multiple activities based on different ways for dancers to explore the topics of Mirrors and Reflections A Little Biology (Mirror Neurons) A Little Mythology (Narcissus) A lot of references to the SELFIE world and Social Media Great Improvisation and Choreography Experiences Emphasize on Foundational Dance Technique Games, Projects, Journal Prompts * Also available -- Longer explanations in the TEACHER NOTES version Also Available -- short versions for Presentation Slides in

Mirror, Mirror -- 3 Innovative Lesson Ideas for Teachers to develop activities for beginner to advanced students to inspire dance learning in a variety of ways. The first of the lessons begins with a discussion and exploration of Mirror Neurons -- bringing a new biology concept to the dance class setting. The second lesson teaches students about Narcissus and relates to social media of today! The third lesson is inspired by fun house mirrors, camera apps, and even the Chicago Bean Art Installa

This is a fun idea for class or for a party idea. Using an item I purchased at a discount store I created an entire creative choreography project!

Designed to be utilized with the printed set of 10 Inspirational Posters for Thinking Dancers -- NOW AVAILABLE in a written summary format for anyone to use. 10 Quotes from across the genres of dance and from over the span of time! Misty Copeland, Fred Astaire, to Jabbawockeez toooooooo! Multiple activities that promote writing and creativity. Visual learners, kinethetic learners -- all will shine using the 6 different "RE" prompts.

Have fun with the educational toy, "Gib Gab" and make the timed questions relate to dance education! 52 different topics to discuss and play with the Gib Gab timer device. Disclaimer: Gib Gab is an independent product found where other educational toys are sold. It is fun in the school setting and as a social game to share with family and friends. Danceable Thoughts has no financial connection to the product at all -- we just love using with with our students (and fellow educators alike)

"Ideation" is a new business-world buzzword for what dancer already love to do EXPLORE and CREATE by Discovery and Improvisation Use this Teacher Guide with the Danceable Thoughts Ideation Kit available at Live events OR Use these ideas to create your own! Using problem solving, discovery, and observation -- explore concepts such weight, effort, texture, and elements of the choreographic process -- Great for individual or small group assignments

6 "RE" words that give students a variety of ways to respond to Inspirational Quotes Posters -- Works great with the Danceable Thoughts Quotes Posters that are currently available for purchase at live events like TDEA!

Part of the Suggested September Calendar Fitness Unit At the end of the unit, groups create a Fitness Dance Combination and with this simple guide they will also create a rubric for grading the project. VERY SIMPLE and EASY to FOLLOW -- generates student conversations about what will make a great performance for a wonderful grade!

Add the Muscle Groups you'd like your students to learn. Suggested Use: As students are experiencing workout exercises for a body part have them label this puzzle. Purposely left generic so that you can use for either front (anterior) or back (posterior) side labeling.

A super Quick and Easy web-quest for your students -- Search and Find examples of Pilates and/or Yoga "How To" videos. Activity: Pair up and Share to test out the videos and then in a class discussion review them! Part of the September Suggested Calendar Activities

Here's the some basic information about GENERAL FITNESS! With an activity at the end for students to DEVISE their OWN plan for Great FITNESS! GREAT For NON DANCERS as well -- share this idea with Health Teachers and friends in the PE Department

Here's an easy way to plan your September with activities from Danceable Thoughts: Check out the related documents for sale! Suggested activities include: Fitness Facts, Aerobic Combos, Muscle Group Identifying Stretching and Body Conditioning, Create-a-Combo Thinking Dancers Journaling

Coordinates with Viewing and Analyzing a Ballet Worksheets for Students or can be used independently.