Dance

  1. Why is the  MindUp curriculum  an important addition to the general curriculum of students K-12? The MindUp curriculum is an important addition to the general curriculum of students K-12 because it focuses on social-emotional learning and mindfulness, teaching students how to regulate their emotions, improve focus, and reduce stress. These skills enhance students overall well-being and academic performance by fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting positive behaviors. 2. Important Definitions: Movement Metaphors : These are symbolic or expressive movements that represent ideas, emotions, or concepts in dance or art. For example, a dancer may stretch their arms wide to symbolize openness or freedom. Conceptual Dance/Art : This refers to dance or art that emphasizes ideas and concepts over aesthetic or technical skill. It is about conveying a message or exploring a theme through movement or artistic expression. Learning Styles: VAKT : This stands...

Have a playlist, a speaker, props to make sounds to help keep the students engaged. You would use a song that has directions when you aren't there or you want to watch the students to see how they dance. Kids can participate in movement by comprehending music and rhythm, which makes the instruments and accessories helpful teaching tools for dance. Additionally, a playlist helps pupils become accustomed to the music and musical patterns by keeping the teacher regular and organized. Lesson Title:  Exploring Movement through Levels and Speed Grade Level:  Kindergarten Component:  Movement Skills and Underlying Principles Objective: Students will recognize ways of moving various body parts by engaging in different movement activities. Competencies: A.  Solve locomotor and non-locomotor movement problems through thematic interpretation. B.  Demonstrate fast and slow movements at different levels (low, middle, high). C.  Respond to various rhythmic sounds wi...

  Title: Introduction to Stretching in Dance Date: 10/7/24 Component: Movement Skills and Underlying Principles. Objective: number 1. Recognizes ways of moving various body parts. Competency: letter B. The student can demonstrate two fast and two slow movements and three levels of space: low, middle and high, as the teacher verbally commands movement sequences (run slowly at a high level, jump quickly and jump slowly) Materials: Comfortable mats for floor stretches Visual aids (pictures of stretching positions) Optional: Resistance bands, small balls for hand exercises, foam rollers Music (calm, rhythmic instrumental music) Content: Introduction to Stretching:  Explain what stretching is and why it's essential for dance and overall physical health. Highlight how it helps improve flexibility, muscle control, and injury prevention. Basic Stretching Techniques:  Demonstrate different stretches that focus on major muscle groups (arms, legs, back). Emphasize body awareness, br...

 Planning Units: 1. Who am I instructing?  Children with disabilities are being taught by us.  2. What am I instructing? mind-body link, how exercise can boost self-esteem, and how these children can utilize movement as a therapeutic tool to communicate feelings they may not be able to articulate verbally.  3. How am I going to teach it? by following a carefully planned curriculum that incorporates a warm-up, group exercises, creativity, a period of graditude, and a breathwork session to truly concentrate on your body.  4. How can I tell if the pupils comprehend? if they gain self-assurance and believe they can interact more socially with their fellow pupils. Additionally, I believe that I would be able to determine whether children improve their communication and emotional expression skills. I know I did a good job if they can move their bodies and dance to help themselves when they're struggling.  5. What advantages does unit planning offer? Dance student...

  Natalie, Sofia, Sydney, Peter COLLAPSE Intro : For our intro, since our students know eachother, we begin by joining in a circle and sharing how they are feelings today or anything they would like to share with the community.  Warm up: The students spread out into windows formation and do a short, simple guided warm up with the teacher. Since our group includes children with disabilities specifically, it is important that they have someone to follow along with  to ensure everyone is on the same page, feels included, and is properly warmed up to avoid injuries.  Intro to theme: our theme is inclusion and self expression within community. This is incredibly important for our group because we want to give them outlets to express their feelings and emotions where words may fail them . We also want to give them a safe and welcoming environment where they feel like they can be themselves.  Creation of dance; students are broken into groups of 3-4 people and work tog...