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Sites The Elements Of Dance http://www.danceranddrummer.com/articles/fundamentals.htm This site explains the eight elements in dance that are most vital for all dancers. Dancing on Air http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3500/ This multimedia gallery brings to life the work of Project Bandaloop, a modern dance company that explores the boundaries between dance and sport. May I Have This Dance? http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0313103/ Explore dances and related culture around the world. Dance Latin Style http://library.thinkquest.org/J002194F/ This web site is about different Latin Dances and their origins. It includes games, videos and pictures. Exploring Ballet Learn about the history of Ballet from the Royal Swedish Ballet Company. Authentic Dancing http://library.thinkquest.org/J001618/ Learn about Dancing in Ireland, Brazil, Greece and the Philippines. Ballet: The Dancer http://library.thinkquest.org/21702/dancef.html This site explains what it takes to be a good Ballet dancer and what it is like to be a dancer. Tap Dance Home Page http://www.tapdance.org/ Learn about the history of tap dancing, famous tap dancers and tap dance steps. And They Kept on Dancing http://library.thinkquest.org/J002266F/ This website is about five types of organized dance; folk dance, ballet, tap, jazz, modern and some of the people that have influenced these styles. The Chinese Lion Dance http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00865/ Learn about the Lion Dance and how to construct the lion\'s head. The History of Irish Dance http://www.irelandseye.com/dance.html The early history of Irish dance reveals a constant shifting of population through migration and invasions. Traditional Dance from Around the World http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/dance/international.htm Read articles about traditional dance from Europe, North America and Asia. Dancer Health http://library.thinkquest.org/12819/ This site is all about the fundamental basics of fitness that anyone who dances should know. Dance Kids http://www.dance-kids.org/main.html Play games, explore the dance vocabulary and dance around the world. Free To Dance http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/ This site explores the role African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance. The History of Salsa Dancing http://www.dancedancedance.com/history_of_salsa.html Latin music has its origins in Cuba where the blending of African drum rhythms and Spanish guitar evolved into a variety of Latin American music. Lessons Boys Can Dance http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2328/ This lesson looks at the male dancer and reinforces the idea that dancing is a beneficial activity for men and women. Dancing Through Poetry http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3534/ In this lesson students will look at poetry as a way to express the art of dance metaphorically. Ballroom Dancer http://www.ballroomdancers.com/Learning_Center/Default.asp This site features a large collection of lesson plans to help improve your dancing skills. World of Dance http://library.thinkquest.org/J003057/ Learn the moves for several different dance styles. Elements of Dance http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2338/ Students will explore and discover the elements of dance by demonstrating various simple movements. Funkytown http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=1991 A fun and exciting warm up activity to prelude your dance lessons. Dance Team Routines http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4509 Students will experience the process of creating a dance team type routine by following a set procedure. Tinikling http://www.learnnc.org/learnnc/lessonp.nsf/Approved_By_Grade/ etc This plan is designed to introduce the basics of Tinikling, a Philippine dance form. Create A Line Dance http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4773 This lesson serves as an assessment demonstrating students' understanding of the processes, principles, and structure of line dance. Troika http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2152/ Students work in groups of three to research Russian culture and history. Modern Dance http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4512 Students apply the concept of variation to their choreography while working collaboratively with peers on solo and group choreographies. Appreciating The Men Of Ballet http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_btbw_overview.html This lesson helps students appreciate the discipline, craft, and intricacies of elite male ballet dancing. We Can Dance http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000575/ In this project, students learn various movements and shapes for their dance and creative movement class. The students then work with the teacher to create a movie in iMovie with captions and narration. Tapping To My Tune http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3403/ Students will examine and discuss the historical aspects of tap dance as well as learn basic tap dance steps. Swing Your Partner http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3392/ Students are introduced to the American dance style called barn dancing or square dancing. Interpreting Mythology Through Dance http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2356/ In this lesson, students learn about Ancient Egyptian rituals and attitudes about death and the afterlife and express themselves through dance. Kaleidoscopic Cloud Dance http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2177/ Throughout this unit, teachers lead and facilitate movement and dance activities related to atmospheric properties, cloud types, and the wind. Teacher Reference Ballet Notes http://www.balletmet.org/balletnotes.html Ballet Notes provide an in-depth background on ballets, their creators and history. The Elements of Dance http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/artsed/g1arts_ed/dance011.html Information for teachers on the vocabulary of dance. |
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Bush Dance |
Bush Dances for Year 3 - ( I suggest you enter the name of the dance into Google and see what comes up e.g. Strip the Willow Instructions) |
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Alastair Wilson's Bush Dance Site http://www.users.bigpond.com/mckelson/bushdance/ Instructions for several bush dances. Bush Dance Instructions http://www.australian-heritage-dance.com/dances1.html Country Dance Instructions http://www.javastandrewsociety.com/Dancedatabase.htm Bush Music Shop http://www.bushmusic.org.au/bmc_shop.html List of Bush Dance publications. |
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