Danceable Thoughts
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Sugar Land, Texas, United States
About the store
Dance Educator in Texas Public Schools for 30 years (now retired)
Adjudicator for Dance Competitions, Dance Camp Instructor, Choreographer, and Clinician
Workshop Presenter for TDEA, CEDFA, NDEO
Staff Development Presenter for multiple districts
Curriculum writer for Fort Bend ISD
Teaching certifications in Dance, English, Computer Science, Theater Arts, Physical Education
Previously served to assist in writing TEA Standards and Certification Tests
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MIrror Mirror ARTWORK inspired Lessons 4-6 DANCER Experiences
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!
8th - 12th
Art, Dance
MIrror Mirror ARTWORK inspired Lessons 4-6 TEACHER NOTES
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!
8th - 12th
Art, Dance
Mirror, Mirror ! Reflecting Dancers -- Intro Activities Set of 3 TEACHER NOTES
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
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Dance, Other (Arts)
Also included in: Complete Mirror, Mirror Lessons 1-3
Back to School -- Imagination Quotes - 7 slides
Great images and quotes from a variety of sources to use for your students. Would make excellent conversation starters! Quick view of slides: https://youtu.be/B5-0aObvI80 Align with the Danceable Thoughts Podcasts: The Morning Rev -- each about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes -- find it by searching Danceable Thoughts on your podcast provider. You can also find the recordings on YouTube
Not Specific
Art, Creative Writing, Dance
Dance Diary - 4 Simple Questions - Distance Learning
A Great 5 Slide Set of Colorful images to guide student thinking. Ideas to spark conversations before, during, and after they explore a new dance unit.
Not Specific
Art, Dance
Distance Learning: Planning Successful Lessons -- Conversation Starters
Use this great resource to spark your own thinking about planning for an online curriculum. Use the FIT principle from Fitness Training in a new way to guide your thinking! Follow Danceable Thoughts on Facebook for live discussions and find podcasts/recordings of the discussion by subscribing to the Danceable Thoughts Podcast " Hear It Tonight, Use It Tomorrow" on Apple Podcasts or the host site Podbean. You can also find the audio on YouTube!
Not Specific
Dance, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Bewitched Ballet Basics -- Notecards Individual Positions
Seasonally Themed Images for the Dance Space (7 Cards Total) Designed to be printed 5 in x 7 in Notecards Cute for Display in the Classroom Includes Summary Image Like these images? Coming Soon a link to buy a matching T-Shirt!Put the Magical Fun into Ballet Basics and Bewitch your Students in the Best Possibly Way!
Not Specific
Art, Dance
Also included in: Ballet Bundle UPDATED -- now up to 12 weeks with an "any month" calendar
Bewitched Ballet BASICS poster
A Seasonally Magical Poster ready to be printed and displayed for Ballet Basics!
Not Specific
Art, Dance
Also included in: Bewitched Ballet Ideas for Teaching 5 Positions of the Feet BUNDLE
20 Dance Conversations Hearts UPDATED!
A Valentine Special! 20 Great Conversation Starters for eager dance students who love to think and talk about dance! Questions include ideas about costuming, teaching class, opinions, and creative thinking
Not Specific
Art, Dance, Physical Education
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About the store
Experience
Dance Educator in Texas Public Schools for 30 years (now retired)
Adjudicator for Dance Competitions, Dance Camp Instructor, Choreographer, and Clinician
Workshop Presenter for TDEA, CEDFA, NDEO
Staff Development Presenter for multiple districts
Curriculum writer for Fort Bend ISD
Teaching certifications in Dance, English, Computer Science, Theater Arts, Physical Education
Previously served to assist in writing TEA Standards and Certification Tests
Teaching style
Cross Curricular approaches to most lessons
Specializing in Introducing Beginners to the Arts
Inspired by the discpline of a ballet class
Invigorated by the freedom to create from Modern/Contemporary
Energized by the frenetic excitement of a Jazz Classes
Always with an eye towards the rich History and Diversity of the Origins of Dance
Awards & shining teacher moments
Texas Dance Educators Association Hall of Fame -- Inductee 2024
Texas Dance Educators Association Director of the Year
TDEA Lifetime Achievement Award Receipent
My own education history
Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Science in Education
Dance Certification from Texas Woman's University
Additional biographical information
Enthusiastically embracing a new career as a "Teacher of Teachers"
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