Danceable Thoughts
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Sugar Land, Texas, United States
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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 Reflecting Dancers 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
8th - 12th
Dance
Also included in: Complete Mirror, Mirror Lessons 1-3
Ballet Costume Curiosity Project (Student page)
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.
8th - 12th
Dance
Also included in: Ballet Bundle UPDATED -- now up to 12 weeks with an "any month" calendar
POW and WOW Writing Prompts for Dance Students
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
7th - 12th
Dance
Learning the Value of Ballet Terms UPDATED with Teacher Notes
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
6th - 12th
Dance
Also included in: Ballet Bundle UPDATED -- now up to 12 weeks with an "any month" calendar
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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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