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Dance unit plan pdfs
Elements of Dance Unit: So You Think You Can Dance Unit for Grades 5 6 7 8
This low prep dance unit makes teaching the elements of dance easy - even if you don't have dance experience! The problem with teaching dance within the school system is that most teachers being asked to teach it have little or no prior knowledge in the subject. This dance unit is not only created by a trained dancer and choreographer - it's also written specifically for non-dancer teachers.This dance unit is put together so that those teachers without a dance background can still teach a qualit
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5th - 8th
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Dance Unit The Elements of Dance Activities with Worksheets for Grade 1, 2, 3, 4
Finally, a high quality dance unit that's easy to teach! This full unit on the elements of dance was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer. This elements of dance unit uses example videos from the "Next Generation" edition of So You Think You Can Dance so that primary students Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4) can watch performers who are closer to their own age. Each lesson includes discussion points with journaling activities, and promp
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1st - 4th
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Jumping for Joy! A Jump Band Guide by Kristin Lukow
Teachers have been asking me for years to share how I teach Kathryn Short's fabulous Rainbow Jump Bands! I have finally compiled my best tips, tricks and techniques into one easy to use resource! It includes a playlist of songs with tempos included, video links to my students jumping and written instructions on how to begin! You will need to purchase Rainbow Jump Bands before using this resource! Beware of imitation jump bands that don't stretch. The bands need to be strong and stretchy!
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3rd - 8th
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How to Teach Line Dances in Physical Education |Dance Steps Cheat Sheet for PE|
This teacher resource is a dance steps cheat sheet for 8 of my favorite dances for PE Class.
Dances included in this guide:
- The Wobble
- Cha Cha Slide
- Cupid Shuffle
- Sid Shuffle
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
- The Whip Nae Nae
- The Jump Song
- Additional Links and Ideas
For each dance I've included a few teaching tips, how I teach each part and a link to a youtube video tutorial of the dance in action (these are public links, but it will save you some time)
Please Note: I do not own
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K - 8th
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Hip-Hop Dance Unit Bundle
This unit bundle includes the following:
- a detailed 13 page, 6 lesson hip-hop dance unit plan
- 12 hip-hop task cards
- 12 hip-hop dance move names on cards
- 6 breakdance task cards
- Perform and Point cards
You do not need to be an experienced dancer in order to teach this unit. The vast majority of the activities are student centered where the students are in partners or groups.
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9th - 12th
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Dance Program Stage 1 (Y1 & Y2) based on NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus Outcomes
Students will participate in six dance lessons lasting 45 minutes each. These lessons provide opportunities for students’ personal expression, enjoyment, imagination and kinaesthetic movement. Students compose and perform their own sequence of movements using the elements of dance. Students explore a range of movements to convey ideas, feelings and moods. Students develop knowledge, skills and understanding in appreciating their own dances and those of others. Outcomes from the New South Wales K
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1st - 2nd
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Dance Unit Elements of Dance So You Think You Can Dance Group Edition
So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements Of) Dance - 2nd Edition: Group DanceA high quality dance unit that's easy to teach. This dance unit was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer.This is the second unit in my SYTYCD series. While the first unit focused on duets in a range of styles, this unit features group numbers. Each lesson focuses on one of the six elements of dance, and features a specific dance style. The lessons inc
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5th - 8th
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Drama: Stage Combat
This is an easy to follow unit plan for teaching stage combat. It is appropriate for grades 8-12, and the length of the unit can easily be extended or shortened. Students LOVE this unit, and are very successful in it due to high engagement. There is also a lot of great discussion that comes from this unit. Stage combat is a discipline within the movement unit of drama, and is a great tool for students to add to their arsenal. This unit covers hand-to-hand combat.
This product contains:
- Stage
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8th - 12th
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French Dance Unit Elements of Dance for Grades 5-8 - SYTYCD French Version
French Dance Unit - Teach the elements of dance effectively - in FRENCH! - in person OR remote - even if you don't have dance experience. In response to popular request, this is a new French version of the best-selling "So You Think You Can Teach The Elements of Dance" dance unit. Please note that the example videos and teaching guides are in English, but all student-facing materials (discussion questions, worksheets) are provided in French. In addition to the original PDF format, a link is prov
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5th - 8th
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Primary French Dance Unit Elements of Dance Gr. 1 - 4 Ontario
By popular demand, a French version of the "So You Think You Can Dance" Unit for the younger grades! Now you can teach dance like a rockstar - in French! - even if you're not a specialist.A high quality dance unit that's easy to teach. This dance unit was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer. This French dance unit uses example videos from the "Next Generation" edition of So You Think You Can Dance so that primary students can
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1st - 4th
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Drama - Movement Lesson Plans - ANIMALS - Pre K-3
There are ten lessons overall. This could be used as part of a unit - 'Animals' It also explores 'Feelings'
Duration: 5-10 minutes each lesson. The children usually want to repeat the same movement piece 2 or 3 times.
You could also explore the same lesson the following week as they do not grow tired of these.
Please visit the store to download the FREE CD of music called 'ANIMALS' that goes with these lesson plans.
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PreK - 3rd
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Yoga Lesson Plans & Assignment
This bundle comes with everything you need to teach a beginning yoga session! The bundle is jam packed with TEN FULLY SCRIPTED yoga lesson plans! You can read right from the lesson plan to direct your class with no prior yoga experience. There is a visual guide for every yoga pose to ensure you know what each pose should look like. There are repetitive sequences in each lesson so students can build on their knowledge, but experience new postures each class! There is also a final assignment for s
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Elements of Dance Lessons and Culminating Task (Assignment) Ontario Curriculum
I designed this unit to help teachers teach their students the elements of dance, as seen in the Dance strand of the Ontario Grades 1-8 Arts Curriculum.This mini unit teaches the following elements: Body, Space, Time and Relationship.It includes:-One or two lesson plans for each element which include whole-class instruction and activities, as well as more independent activities.-Multiple opportunities for students to create their own choreography.-A culminating task that asks students to choreog
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Not Grade Specific
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Primary Grades Adapted Dance Unit (Gr. 1, 2 or 3) for Special Education and ESL
Do you need accessible, modified dance units to suit primary grades in Ontario? This unit was created with special education and ESL students in mind. This unit is simple, with a lot of visuals and minimal reading/writing to support comprehension.*Assessment and rubrics included!Enjoy & let me know what you think!Fab @ Special Ed Advantage
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Grade 5 Dance Composition Pop Culture Unit
This unit for Dance Composition is based on the Saskatchewan Grade 5
Outcome: CP5.1
Create dance compositions inspired by pop culture.
Included in this package are the I Can Statement posters to accompany the lesson.
Student Project, Dance Making Inquiry Process Poster and Dance Journal Cover
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5th
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Early Learning Nutcracker Unit
This Unit provides plans for up to 8 days of learning using the Nutcracker Suite music. This is perfect for use in K, 1, or 2 classrooms in the days leading up to holiday break! If you are busy planning or directing other concerts at this time (as many of us are) this unit is also suitable and very user-friendly for substitute teachers!
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PreK - 3rd
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Physical Expression Unit: Facial Expression, Areas of the Stage, and Tableau
Exit, stage left!This unit teaches how to use physical expression to communicate to an audience. The unit is in three primary sections: facial expression, areas of the stage, and tableau/stage picture.This bundle encapsulates my entire physical expression unit. The bonus document is a full unit plan including essential questions, standards, national SEL and Social Justice standards, goals, understandings, and links to every resource.Facial ExpressionHave you ever wondered if you could tell whe
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"A Dancer's Body" (Five Lesson Unit)
"A Dancer's Body" is an anatomy, nutrition and kinesiology based Unit plan taught through Ballet technique. The content in this Unit is suitable for 6th-12th grade students (no prior dance technique is required, but please differentiate facilitation for age appropriation. Through the dancer’s research and exploration of anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition, the unit will provide them with many understandings of what a “Dancer’s body” is relative to the way that it anatomically functions, the ways
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
PE Dance Unit Bundle - Elementary PE, Dance, Homeschool
This resource is an introduction to dance. It covers the foundational skills needed for dance. With videos, step-by-step lessons, introducing dance concepts has never been more accessible!Included:-3 Unit Plans-30 Lessons-Tutorial Videos-PowerPoints-16 Exit Tickets-Various Dance Games and ActivitiesBonus File: Stretching Stations!
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PreK - 6th
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PE Dance Unit Plan Bundle + 5 Detailed Lesson Plans- K-6
PE Dance detailed lesson plans 1 to 5. Part of a 15 lesson dance unit. Assessment Rubric included. Unit Overview Included!All lessons have been taught to children ages 4-12. Tried and tested lessons that you know will work! Please purchase the Monster Mash lesson plan to use this unique and original dance created by Stephanie Lindal (c) 2013.
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K - 6th
Unit Plan - Health and Physical Education - Everybody Can Dance
Unit plan - 15 x 30 minute lessons - completed over 5 week period. Focuses on dance theory, incorporating Indigenous dances as well as dances from around the world. Students will understand the cultural influences of different dances around the world. Links to critical thinking - learning styles, higher order thinking and teaching strategies. Students will also learn and create own dancing sequence. Compiled by Mrs Turner - The iTeach Hub.
Everybody Can Dance Unit Plan by Mrs Turner - The iTea
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4th - 6th
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Musically Montessori Bundle: Pitch, Tempo, &Steady Beat
Montessori Style Music Activities from Carolyn at Magical Movement Company. THIS IS A BUNDLED LESSON ACTIVITY PACK CONTAINING THE THREE PACKS LISTED BELOW:Bundled Lesson Plans: 1) Musically Montessori: First Pitch Lesson and 2) Musically Montessori: Largo and Presto 3) Steady Beat and No Steady Beat1. Montessori style music lesson activities for the Preschool environment. Magical Movement Company's printable activities are designed for children to begin to explore through a simple music notation
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PreK - 1st
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Dance Unit - Under the Sea
In this unit, students will create movements to demonstrate their knowledge of ocean animals. Designed for K-2 students using the Australian curriculum with links to the Science curriculum. Includes all resources, links and music suggestions
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K - 2nd
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PE Dance Unit Detailed Lesson Plans 1-5 Bundle- K-6
PE Dance detailed lesson plans 1 to 5. Part of a 15 lesson dance unit. Assessment Rubric included.All lessons have been taught to children ages 4-12. Tried and tested lessons that you know will work! Purchase the unit plan overview or the unit plan bundle for access to more easy to pick up and use lessons!Please purchase the Monster Mash lesson plan to use this unique and original dance created by Stephanie Lindal (c) 2013.
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Grades:
K - 6th
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