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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Dancing Through the Kingdom of the Sweets (Student Worksheets)
A fantastic choreography project for emphasizing creativity and musical interpretation. The requirements of the assignment include basic ballet movements but mostly encourages character development through use of the upper body and facial expressions. The project uses a variety of activities to make each of the 10 days go by quickly. Includes a clever project called "Insta-Ballet" which promotes learning of ballet positions with a "social media" flare. TEACHER notes available in a separate
6th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Danceable Timeline for Jazz and Social Dance HIstory
Worksheets for students to go along with the Powerpoint presentation.
7th - 12th
Dance
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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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