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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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Preview of Viewing a Ballet -- TEACHER Guide

Viewing a Ballet -- TEACHER Guide

Coordinates with Viewing and Analyzing a Ballet Worksheets for Students or can be used independently.
Preview of Bewitched Ballet Ideas for Teaching 5 Positions of the Feet BUNDLE

Bewitched Ballet Ideas for Teaching 5 Positions of the Feet BUNDLE

Includes 'How to' do the positions and the terminology in French with some memory tricks to learn the vocabulary There's even a coordinating shirt available for order by contacting Angela@DanceableThoughts.com
Preview of Bewitched Ballet - 5 Basic Positions of the Feet Powerpoint

Bewitched Ballet - 5 Basic Positions of the Feet Powerpoint

Coordinates with the notecards, video and even a shirt available for order by contacting Angela@DanceableThoughts.com A magically way to teach these basics. Includes 'How to' do the positions and the terminology in French with some memory tricks to learn the vocabulary
Preview of Hip Hop Poster Bundle

Hip Hop Poster Bundle

All the resources for the Hip Hop Educational poster
Preview of Hip Hop Poster Powerpoint

Hip Hop Poster Powerpoint

Coordinates with the Educational poster, worksheet, and video
Preview of Imagery Improves Alignment BUNDLE

Imagery Improves Alignment BUNDLE

All the coordinating resources - part of the Educational Poster Series Bonus File includes the Narration notes!
Preview of Imagery Improves Alignment Powerpoint

Imagery Improves Alignment Powerpoint

Coordinates with Digital Poster, Worksheet, and Video!
Preview of Successful Stretching powerpoint

Successful Stretching powerpoint

Part of the Educational Poster Series: includes a digital poster, worksheet, this powerpoint, and a video that narrates the important concepts about stretching
Preview of Expert Extensions Powerpoint

Expert Extensions Powerpoint

Part of the Educational Poster Series Coordinates with the poster, worksheet, video Presenter notes include explanations
Preview of Tips for Terrific Turns Powerpoint without narration

Tips for Terrific Turns Powerpoint without narration

Coordinates with the Educational poster and worksheet Powerpoint has embedded notes for the teacher
Preview of Building Technique Brick by Brick -- all versions

Building Technique Brick by Brick -- all versions

Here's all the related documents in one place! Digital Poster Worksheet Video Powerpoint and Google Slide version Free file include which is the pdf of the narration notes!
Preview of Building Technique Brick by Brick Powerpoint version!

Building Technique Brick by Brick Powerpoint version!

Part of the Educational Poster Series! Coordinates with Digital Poster, worksheet, and Short Video This powerpoint does not have narration but suggested explanations can be found in the notes view! Same content will also be available in a Google Slides version
Preview of Distance Learning- Linked Up Looks -- Dance Imagery Activity

Distance Learning- Linked Up Looks -- Dance Imagery Activity

An activity for fun that encourages students to analyze dance imagery and think creatively. Great as a social media thread activity or easily assigned as learning activity. Great variations to fit your needs. These imagery collections could even evolve into an outstanding choreography project
Preview of Summarize the Semester for DANCE TEAMs

Summarize the Semester for DANCE TEAMs

A Simple Reflection and Writing Activity geared towards members of performing groups. Great Conversation Starters, Great for Goal Setting.
Preview of Summarize Your Semester

Summarize Your Semester

A Quick and Easy way for students to reflect on their first semester of the school year. Requires no grading! Great Conversation Starters and Excellent Ways to assist students with Personal Goal Setting.
Preview of Fun Dance Ideas for Halloween

Fun Dance Ideas for Halloween

From the silly to the creative and informative, a variety of activities to do with dancer for Halloween!
Preview of Thriving or Just Surviving?  Assessing Your Program at Mid Season

Thriving or Just Surviving? Assessing Your Program at Mid Season

A great activity geared towards dance team programs. Could easily be adapted to any performing arts group or student-led group. Assessments for the students to complete about their current job, with prompts for discussions: recommended for small group with fellow student leaders and then 1 on 1 with the teacher/leader/sponsor. Also includes a thought-provoking list of questions for the adult leader, based on assessing whether you and your group are Thriving or just Surviving at the mid-poi
Preview of Pink Ribbon Week Ideas --  A Freebie for October!

Pink Ribbon Week Ideas -- A Freebie for October!

In honor of my mother who was a breast cancer survivor, I wanted to share some new ideas for Pink Ribbon week events! These are just to give you some idea starts. Includes a pledge drive idea like a "kick a thon" but for pirouettes. There's a fun concept to use a Pink Cadillac idea too with a nod towards Aretha Franklin! Enjoy! And if you do use any of these ideas, please post on social media and include the tag #DanceableThoughts -- My mother passed in 2016 and I like to do something
Preview of Jazz Basics -- A Teacher to Teacher Conversation about Instruction

Jazz Basics -- A Teacher to Teacher Conversation about Instruction

A packet to stir thoughts about some basic ways to teach beginners. The notes include ideas about traditional methods of teaching that have often been overlooked by teachers who are pressured to give students quick introductions to technique and jump quickly to the more eye catching "tricks" that are often seen today. With a way to blend a quick cardio warm up and isolations this is great for instructing novice dancers and it has many suggestions for training dancers with some of the time-hon
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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"