Danceable Thoughts

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 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

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

10 Cards (plus 2 guide cards for teachers) 4 Different types of Activities on each Challenges are divided into 4 categories: Stretch and Strengthen -- for warm up Technique Topic -- for drilling and reinforcing proper execution Creativity Challenge -- choreography ideas,simple tasks and big fun! Look It Up and Learn -- great research topics for inside or outside of class Presented in Powerpoint format so that you can present it digitally, assign it over time, or print at ea

NOW Includes a full 12 Week Planning Calendar!Includes ideas for celebrating World Ballet Day on Oct 23 Suggested activities found on the October Planning calendar

This project is designed for guide students to learn about the history of ballet through the lens of costume design. With simple guildlines the students are asked to bring in 4 different "Coloring pages" that they find on their own. These can be used as references, enrichment activities, and as instructional aids for a variety of projects related to the study of ballet history.

10 Weekly Writing Prompts that engage students in thoughts about their own abilities, creative planning, learning experiences, and general thoughts about dance! Includes a master list of the prompts and an introduction/suggestion page Purchase as set Here Or get a prompt weekly for FREE if you become a subscriber to www.danceablethoughts.com -- Prompts will be sent on Fridays from March 15 to May 24th

World Ballet Day is Oct 23,2019 but your students don't have to view the live international event to get inspired by the talented dancers who will be taking part. Dance companies will show footage live all day long and then post their videos to YouTube later on. This viewing guide is for dancers with any level of experience. The activities include noting and observing class interactions and ballet movements. The students are encouraged to choose "3 that Inspire Me" from the dancers they are

This is a simplified lesson pack that asks students to try "learning" ballet moves from words only and from drawings. This gives the teacher ample opportunities to learn the value of learning from a teacher and using the effective method of connecting a term not only to a translation but also the correct and effective way to communicate in a dance setting. The packet includes a partial terms list presented in a unique way by classifying terms. A final extension to the learning by associati

Designed with dance classes in mind, this packet contains teacher notes and handouts for viewing and analyzing a musical. The teacher notes include projects and ideas that can make a great end of unit summary project or it could be given to a student who is unable to physically participate in class. The handouts include a Fact Sheet, a Watch List Viewing Guide of open-ended questions and a worksheet designed to really get the students thinking about the role dance plays in a production. Rein

Worksheets for students to go along with the Powerpoint presentation.

A great activity for a student who might be sitting out of class for any number of reasons. The activity can also be used for a student to do self-analysis of movement habits and includes a page for students to demonstrate in written format the understanding of details of proper execution of movements.