Top 10 Dance Lessons: Part I
2 Min Read • Dance
This is the first of a two week installment of my top 10 favorite high school dance lessons.
I have tested each of these lessons with my students, the population being inner city students with no previous dance experience. As with any lesson, be sure you take the time to modify the plan so that it fits for your students.
This top 10 list will offer a brief synopsis of each lesson and a downloadable printout of the lesson including resources and handouts.
#10
History of Jazz
This lesson offers a brief history of Jazz. It is a great lesson for any level of dance student and provides some historical insight into the studio. Download the PDF here: History of Jazz Lesson Plan Review the following article for resources and handouts: History of Jazz
#9
Compositional Prop Study
This is such an enjoyable lesson with any age group. It involves the use of various items that are not traditionally used in dance and that is what makes it so much fun. This lesson can be used to introduce compositional structures, defeat choreographer’s block, and/or explore ways to introduce inanimate objects into movement. Download the PDF here: Compositional Prop Study Lesson Plan Review the following article for resources and handouts: Compositional Prop Study
#8
History of Ballet
This lesson offers a brief history of Ballet. It is a great lesson for any level of dance student and provides some historical insight into the studio. Download the PDF here: History of Ballet Lesson Plan Review the following article for resources and handouts: History of Ballet
#7
Dances with Water
This lesson is a great arts integration lesson combining movement with the water cycle. It can be completed by the dance teacher, by the science teacher, or as a collaboration. Download the PDF here: Dances with Water Lesson Plan Review the following article for resources and handouts: Dances With Water
#6
History of Modern
This lesson offers a brief history of Modern. It is a great lesson for any level of dance student and provides some historical insight into the studio. Download the PDF here: History of Modern Lesson Plan Review the following article for resources and handouts: History of Modern
