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Dance thematic unit plan microsofts
Polynesian Music Bundle
Take a trip to the islands! This bundle introduces students to the culture of Polynesia. Journey through New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, and Tahiti to learn their customs, music, and dance rituals.
Learn the following folk songs!
"Epo i Tai Tai E" (Maori folk song) with choreography
"Savalivali" (Samoan folk song) with choreography
"Kahuli Aku" (Hawaiian folk song) with ukulele accompaniment
**Edit: The original video links went through SafeShare and had a connection error. All links have
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1st - 8th
Inquiry Unit - Arts Ed - Drama, Dance, Writing, Music, Visual Art
In this inquiry unit, students will explore their special place that makes them feel the most relaxed. They will go through a process of imagination, writing, drawing and a final art project to show their creative expression.This unit can be adapted and used with any grade, however I have used it with grades 2 - 6 successfully.This unit follows the Saskatchewan curriculum, however it can be easily adapted to other provincial and state curriculums.The unit includes a rubric, which can be used to
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1st - 8th
Dance Unit - Lyrical Dance
Prerequisite Knowledge:It is a good idea to use this activity once you have already taught the Elements of Dance (Body, Space, Time, Energy, Relationship). Knowing this vocabulary will help students more confidently fill out their Venn Diagrams.Check out my resource “Unit One: Elements of Dance” on TPT for a multi-day unit with activities and graphic organizers to get students comfortable analyzing dance.About This ResourceThis is a 6-lesson unit for lyrical dance, helping students learn the bas
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7th - 10th
Nutcracker PowerPoint : Introduction to a Holiday Classic
This PowerPoint is a useful tool for introducing the story and music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite to your elementary students. Content includes: (1) a slideshow of nutcrackers, (2) introduction to the ballet characters, (3) a summary of the story of the ballet, and (4) information about the instruments of the orchestra. It's a great way to introduce your primary students to this classic holiday favorite, and useful for reviewing this content when your intermediate students study the form an
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Rhythmic Gymnastics Program
In this ten week unit, students learn about:
How they can express themselves through movement and build their confidence to participate in dance activities.
Students also learn to explore and develop awareness of the ways in which their bodies move in and through space and how time and rhythm, dynamics and relationships influence the quality of their movement.
Includes images throughout to aid teaching of content.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Arts and Humanities dance: Week 2
Week 2 of lessons for Arts and Humanities: Dance class. This includes games, activities, group projects and videos to help teach dance.
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Not Grade Specific
The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture
In this lesson, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed at teenage audiences, and understand the influence of the “Twist” dance craze.The Essential Question for students is: H
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
100 Years of Dance: Popular Dance Trends of the 20th Century (videos+questions)
All kids love to dance and watch other people dance - it's something that stands us apart from from the rest of the animal kingdom. You could say it is our art that makes us human. This thematic unit is a PowerPoint presentation filled with mini-lessons, video clips, discussion questions, and activities to introduce this generation to the popular dance trends over the last 100 years. The Essential Question is reviewed first: Why might people dance, and how have dance trends changed in America si
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Ballet Vocabulary Presentation
Presentation that includes presentation introducing ballet vocabulary and then a fill in assignment for students to complete during or after the presentation. Great for various grade levels students from students learning about ballet for the first time to a great review for experienced students.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Ballet Unit
Dancing Through the Kingdom of Sweets Choreography Project (teacher notes)
A choreography project for dance students of all levels to interpret the musical selections from Act II of The Nutctracker . The project is in 2 different postings: one set is for students... this set is for teachers. It has a 10 Day guide of activities to inspire and assist students to work together to create a project that requires basic ballet movements but mostly emphasizes expressive movement and creative interpretation of the ballet's iconic musical selections.
Grades:
6th - 12th
100 Years of Dance - Trends of the 20th Century Thematic Unit
All kids love to dance and watch other people dance - it's something that stands us apart from from the rest of the animal kingdom. You could say it is our art that makes us human. This thematic unit is a PowerPoint presentation filled with mini-lessons, video clips, discussion questions, and activities to introduce this generation to the popular dance trends over the last 100 years.The Essential Question is reviewed first: Why might people dance, and how have dance trends changed in America sin
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Influence of the Twist & Teen Dance Shows on American Culture (UNIT bundle)
In this lesson, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed at teenage audiences, and understand the influence of the “Twist” dance craze.The Essential Question for students is: H
Grades:
6th - 9th
Moving to Music! Nutcracker Dance of Reed Flutes Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flutes is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flutes presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ballet as
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Influence of the Twist and 50s Teen Dance Shows: Document Set (w/ questions)
This document set is part of a larger unit on The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture. Throughout that unit, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
The Four Seasons: A Dance & Literacy Unit
The four seasons is an age appropriate concept that will allow students who have already begun their dance training and have begun to be introduced to the LMA (Laban Movement Analysis) vocabulary to continue their exploration in the dance world. It is also a simple entryway for those without any training. It provides a simple premise that can allow various classes and ages to explore the meaning of each season and what it means to them in ways that allow them to connect and feel each season.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Moving with Maya
This is a unit plan complete with lesson plans and resources for an author study on Maya Angelou through movement.
It aligns with the NYC Dance Blueprint, but can be modified.
I created this when I was working with students with emotional disturbance and wanted them to find more ways to express themselves. I found that Still I Rise was very powerful for them and they were able to relate to her in more ways than I had hoped. I hope other students can find strength through Maya the way my st
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5th - 7th
Moving to Music! Nutcracker: Sugarplum Fairy Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ba
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Moving to Music! Nutcracker: Trepak Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Trepak is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Trepak presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ballet as they experience the expressive eleme
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Moving to Music! Nutcracker: Chinese Dance Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Chinese Dance is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Chinese Dance presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ballet as they experience the ex
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Moving to Music! Nutcracker: Marche Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Marche is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Marche presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ballet as they experience the expressive eleme
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Moving to Music! Nutcracker: Mother Ginger Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Mother Ginger and Les Policinelles is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Mother Ginger and Les Policinelles presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Dances of the 20th Century: Student Note-taking Sheet
This worksheet is intended to be paired with the slideshow presentation 100 Years of Dance. Students will watch 5 video clips in total. Each clip focuses on the dance trends of one particular decade - covering the 20s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Students should take notes as they watch videos provided in the slideshow - noting trends and similarities. At the conclusion of each video, students will answer questions provided in this product, such as: List the popular dances from this decade
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
'Strictly Ballroom' Study Guide
This 'Strictly Ballroom' Study Guide is for home educators and classroom teachers alike! It contains many activity suggestions for studying this Australian film with your students, and is aimed at a wide range of ages (Years 7-12). Essay questions are also included.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
REMOTE TEACHING FULL TERM CURRICULUM IDEAS - PRIMARY DRAMA
PREP - YEAR 6 FULL TERM 2 REMOTE TEACHING DRAMA LESSONS, IDEAS AND UPLOADS FOR STUDENTS IN ISOLOATION
Grades:
PreK - 6th
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