Creative Dance Approach

 

I

Unit: Teaching

Theme: Creative Dance Approach

 

Introduction

 Creative Dance is a conceptual approach that develops both technical and creative skills at the same time through exploration of movement. The focus of each lesson is based on concepts to explore.

II

Learning Objectives

 

  • Understand the different parts of a creative dance lesson
  • Explain the different concepts that conform the creative dance approach
  • Gain an awareness of the benefits the creative dance method has for children and teachers
  • Experience the planning and teaching of a creative dance lesson


III

Main Lesson

 

1

Review

Mind Up

Brain Breaks

Brain Fitness

Gratitude Journaling

Positive Psychology

Evidence Based Research

Wellness Curriculum

 

Question  1

Why is the MindUp curriculum an important addition to the general curriculum of students K-12.

 

2


Important Definitions

Movement Metaphors


Conceptual Dance/Art


Learning Styles: VAKT


Individuation 

 

Question 2

Explain each one of the definitions listed above.

 

 

3

Role of the Teacher:

  • Creativity Facilitators
  • Behavior Managers
  • Freedom-to-Make-Mistakes Givers 
  • Coach vs Teacher vs Mentor

 

 Question 3

In your view, based on the concepts above, what should be the role of a teacher in the dance studio when teaching K trough 12?


IV

A Note to Remember

 

Creative Dance is a contemporary form of dance that combines movement and artistic expression, without the need for specific training. Typically, creative dance focuses on the development of motor skills and emotional expression, as opposed to the aesthetics based focus of dance in more traditional structured settings.


V

Case Study

Educational Video


CREATIVE DANCE - Children's creative dance classes, San Diego NC, California, by Amanda Banks

This video provides creative dance and movement ideas for parents and teachers to help children develop their imaginative, creative, and collaborative capacities. Activities include warm ups, movement games, dance phrases and sequences, improvisation, and choreography. These type of activities are suitable for 6-11 year old boys and girls, with or without any previous dance experience.
 
After watching this video about the way a teacher in San Diego teaches a creative dance class, answer the following questions:
 
Question 4
 
What resonated with you about this class and the teacher? Explain why?
 
Question 5
 
Name the different parts of the class. What is the importance of each part? Explain in your own words.


VI

Activity


 
Students go back to their groups and create a dance class using the creative approach. Write a lesson plan in any way it makes sense to you.


Important definitions may come up:

Movement Metaphors
Conceptual Dance/Art
Learning Styles: VAKT

Individuation 

Role of the Teacher:

Creativity Facilitators
Behavior Managers
Freedom-to-Make-Mistakes Givers 
Coach vs Teacher vs Mentor

 

VII

Journaling


VIII

Glossary


IX

Sources

 

X

Students' Work


XI

Students' Work




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