Danceable Thoughts

Follow the Evolution of Modern Dance from the Inspired Thinkers of the late 1800's to the Contemporary Dance Makers of Present Day. A Simplified History of Modern Dance for Dance Students in grades 7-12! Structured Reading with Worksheet for Student Notes Referenced in the Danceable Thoughts Modern/Contemporary Suggested Calendar

Activities that encourage self analysis of the dancing body focusing on arm work that affects shoulders, neck and posture. Arm work out moves, arm stretches, basic anatomy and imagery activities. Great for dancers or theater students. Short and simple choreography project and and observation activity conclude the lesson. Great for students who might not be able to actively participate in class because they are not dressed out or have injury restrictions.

Next in the Series, This packet guides a student through exercises to explore their own strengths and weaknesses of the muscle groups that move the spine and torso in a variety of ways that are important for dancing. The goal is to help students recognize areas that might need improvement. This packet has a warm up activity as well as the evaluation activity. It has a component that can be added for a web quest for images of dancers. The lesson is suitable for beginner students and is ideal

Part 2 of a series of lessons to give students to do self evaluation. Suitable for students who might be sitting out of class for any variety of reasons. This lesson focuses on LEGS. Discusses some basic anatomy of the leg muscles and discusses tracking and alignment of the knees. Gives students an opportunity to try a variety of exercises to improve leg strength and turnout.

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.