Strategies
Standard 1: Lessons & Assessments
Today starts the first of an 11-part series that will breakdown and analyze each standard, and provide lesson seed, samples, lessons and assessments.
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Is Dance Just for the Elite?
We need to ensure that dance is a reality for all students, no matter where they came from, where their going, or what disabilities they have.
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The New Arts Standards*
So now that we have seen the new arts standards, how do they translate into workable lessons for the studio?
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Dance Teacher Evaluation
Dance Teacher Evaluation - Last month I attended and presented at NDEO’s (National Dance Education Organization) Charting the Course: Approaches to Teacher.
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The Gist of the SBAC Performance Task
So now that we know a little about the SBAC performance task, how can we create some for our own classrooms?
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Read This: Applying Common Core Literature Standards to Musical Theater and Dance
By applying some of those Common Core Literature standards to different areas of art, educators can develop a new way to engage “readers”.
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Teachable Moments
Recently I had one of those magical teachable moments that remind me why I love to do what I do.
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Arts: The Great Unifier
I was reminded how important the arts are to celebrations and how lucky I am to be a part of a family that values and participates in the arts.
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Structuring Dance
It’s all about structure. Here are a few pointers that may help you with structuring dance, a piece based on a story or a process.
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BEST: An Integrated Teaching of the Elements of Dance
By looking at each of those 4 dance elements, you may find some natural points of integration with core content.
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The Shape of Cause and Effect
Discover how this cause and effect activity integrates the arts into curriculum.
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Arts Immersion To Do List: Week 3
This week arts immersion, we'll discuss setting your intention, thinking outside of the box, and experiencing dance to make you a better human being.
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