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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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Preview of Back to School Inspirational Quotes -- Multiple Activities for Teachers/Students

Back to School Inspirational Quotes -- Multiple Activities for Teachers/Students

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.
Preview of Back to School Fitness Facts and Puzzle Activity

Back to School Fitness Facts and Puzzle Activity

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
Preview of This Week in Dance Class (blank) Lesson/Task Organizer -- Distance Learning

This Week in Dance Class (blank) Lesson/Task Organizer -- Distance Learning

Structure your students' experiences with this simple calendar Focus on a special topic each day: Musical Monday Technique Tuesday Workout Wednesday Thinking Thursday Freestyle Friday COMING SOON: Danceable Thoughts Suggested Topics using this format!
Preview of Simple Coloring Pages -- 8!

Simple Coloring Pages -- 8!

Simplified Images of the Danceable Thoughts Educational Posters
Preview of Think it Through Dance - Dance It Out -- Distance Learning Assignments (10)

Think it Through Dance - Dance It Out -- Distance Learning Assignments (10)

Here's a new way to start discussions, give simple movement assignments and simple research/enrichment assignments to your students. Based on the Danceable Thoughts Writing Prompts, this new version is updated to work for distance learning situations. This is also available in a Google Slides format! Please become a subscriber to www.DanceableThoughts.com for many more resources to inspire dance educators!
Preview of Charting Basic Flexibility -- Math in DANCE CLASS

Charting Basic Flexibility -- Math in DANCE CLASS

Using simple measurements, students can chart their improvement in the range of forward flexion of the torso/large muscle groups of the legs. Students will work with a partner and graph their improvement and JOURNAL as well to connect the physical activities to the progress they are making. Encourages students to see the relevance of math concepts to their own individual progress.
Preview of Ballet Barre Basics -- Exercises on Printable Pages

Ballet Barre Basics -- Exercises on Printable Pages

Informative Ballet Technique and TermsColor Coded for SequencingCombinations outlined - adapt the counting and tempo to meet the needs of your studentsTeaching Tips Ideas for saving timeWritten for teachers but easy enough that students will be able to decipher themVisit www.DanceableThoughts for similar resources
Preview of Bewitched Ballet Basics -- Notecards Individual Positions

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!
Preview of Distance Learning Ideas - POW and WOW writing prompts for FALL -- 10!

Distance Learning Ideas - POW and WOW writing prompts for FALL -- 10!

a "POW" Prompt of the Week! and and "WOW" idea for students to create their own discussion topics! These are especially designed for the Start of the School Year! Great for journaling! Wonderful Conversation Starters for Social - Emotional Wellness!
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (COMPLETE SET)

Thinking Dancer Journal (COMPLETE SET)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. THIS IS THE COMPLETE SET! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Each 2 basic technique based topic divides learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think about what
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (General Topics)

Thinking Dancer Journal (General Topics)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- Topics that are not Dance Genre Specific Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)Creativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Basic set divides earning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think about what they are learning. Includes inspiring quotes, exc
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (Fundamentals for Movers) 3 Topic Set

Thinking Dancer Journal (Fundamentals for Movers) 3 Topic Set

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divides learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (CONCERT FORMS)

Thinking Dancer Journal (CONCERT FORMS)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- Specialized Bundle for Concert (Technical Forms) BalletJazzModernMultiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Each basic set divides learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think about what they are learning. Includes inspiring quotes, excellent topics for research, and ways for students to brainstorm about the dance topic!
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (Modern/Contemporary) 3 Topic Set

Thinking Dancer Journal (Modern/Contemporary) 3 Topic Set

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance) 3 topic set

Thinking Dancer Journal (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance) 3 topic set

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (Creating)

Thinking Dancer Journal (Creating)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal (Performance)  4 topic set!

Thinking Dancer Journal (Performance) 4 topic set!

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. ( Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModern (Warm Up, Combinations, Contemporary)Creativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal ( Jazz)

Thinking Dancer Journal ( Jazz)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of Thinking Dancer Journal Pages (Ballet Set)

Thinking Dancer Journal Pages (Ballet Set)

A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance. Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics! Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center work Every set has multiple ways for dancers to think
Preview of 3 Cubes for Review or Meeting Someone New

3 Cubes for Review or Meeting Someone New

Paper Crafting: Cubes to create for review or to interact with peers (just printables) 3 different pages
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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"