Dance for the Elementary Classroom

Students will identify the value of dance in the elementary setting, including the following benefits:

· Decision making skills

· Confidence and self-expression

· Cultural perspective

· Collaboration and social skills

· Physical skills and kinesthetic learning

· Accessibility for a diverse population

· Recreation and fun

Students will demonstrate sound dance methodology, including:

· Teaching structured dance forms

· Leading the creative process

· Clear verbalization of directions, cues, side-coaching, and feedback

Students will identify various dance teaching resources that enrich the curriculum, including:

· State Core Curriculum

· National Standards

· Music resources

Students will increase knowledge and develop skills in the dance discipline, including:

· The elements of dance: space, motion, time, energy

· Problem solving through movement

· Choreographic skills