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Final Reflections

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    1   Harnessing their Intellect, Emotions, and Physical Development   Sophia Friedenberg This class taught me a lot about the teaching process and how to be a proactive teacher. Learning everything ranging from the kinesthetic loop to forming my own teaching philosophy, I feel more confident to go into a classroom and create a lesson to teach. I especially liked that we applied everything we learned with our final project. Being able to physically teach people was very helpful in knowing what teaching will feel like. I had such an enjoyable course experience and am grateful for everything I learned. There were plenty of helpful lessons that we learned over each class period, but there were a few lessons that specifi...

Apr 28 / The Dance Education

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Question What is the message of this video in terms of dance education and what it requires?  

Apr 23 / Halprin and Other Teachers

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(5:54 - 6:39) Question 1 What does Halprin advise to avoid teaching burn out?     Question 2 According to Hinds, how should dance be included in the dance curriculum?     Question 3 Why is this teacher using dance in the classroom?  

Apr 21 / Dances of Universal Peace

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 Dances of Universal Peace Question a) Please, write your reaction to this video in whichever way it affects your ideas, feelings, hopes, prejudices about dance and religious dance. b) In which way can these dances be taught to kids of all ages? Illustrate.  Community Performance https://www.google.com/books/edition/Community_Performance/pwWQDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Dance+performance&pg=PT18&printsec=frontcover Read the Introduction 

Apr 21 / A Dance Education

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  Question Please, write your reaction to this video in whichever way it affects your ideas, feelings, hopes, prejudices about dance and dance education. ----------------------------------------- Students' Work

Apr 16 / I'm not a Dancer

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  Question   Based on Elena Lambrinos' presentation, w hy is the inclusion / exclusion dichotomy such an important aspect to think about in dance education?

Nov 4 - Week 12 - Meeting 21 / Portfolios

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  Teacher Portfolio – How to Prepare It?  https://publuu.com/knowledge-base/teacher-portfolio-how-to-prepare-it/?gad_source=2&gad_campaignid=21965477650&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFVWbcW57lhfFTWVyXxkV7tfG5SIaVn-g5bBdzwl6z5dVEDIM51mS0IaAvVxEALw_wcB  

Apr 14 / A Degree in Dance Education

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  After watching these videos, would you consider Dance Education as a subject of study for Graduate School? Explain your answer.

Apr 9 / Building your Enrollment and Marketing your Own School

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  Rhee Gold - Building Your Enrollment and Marketing Your Business Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. As a pioneer in the field, Gold is taking his unique insight to the world of podcasts. Listen as he helps dance teachers and studio owners achieve their dreams. https://rheegold.com/podcasts/  ------------------ Question What aspects of Gold's advise resonate with your ideas about building your enrollment and marketing your own school? ----------------------------------------

Apr 7 / Natural Somatic Healing

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  I Mini-lessons   II Music and Motion Helps Disabled Children   Embody Dance  - Tiger Feet Dance & Disability Classes  for Children with Learning Disabilities.     These Kids With Disabilities Are Getting To Dance Like Never Before    ----------------------------------------   III   Question About this 3 videos; what would you say is the main objective of teaching dance to children with disabilities? Explain   IV Students' Work    

Apr 2 / Teaching: Creative Ballet

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  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Creative Ballet    Introduction   Creative ballet teaching is rare to see. Only a few educators embrace  it. It is challenging, revealing and demanding.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the dynamics of teaching a creative ballet lesson Explain the different parts of a ballet dance lessons based on the video bellow. Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative ballet method in children's education Experience the creative ballet method through teaching a barre, center, and a variation   III Main Lesson   1   Mini-Lessons Becca and Gianna     IV A Note to Remember   Creative movement allows students to  explore, learn, discover and develop a " can do" attitude.   V Case Study       Dance Teacher Web Presents Young Children's Dance Lesson   DanceTeacherWeb.com is the LEADER in Online Dance Teacher Education with 900+ videos, 100's of Less...