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Creative Dance for Learning: The Kinesthetic Link

1st Edition

By Mary Ann Brehm , Lynne McNett

Publication Date: Jan 16, 2007

ISBN:0072954973 / 9780072954975

Language: English

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Imprint: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 10.8 X 8.5 Inches (US)

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Main Description

Creative Dance for Learning: The Kinesthetic Link is a comprehensive teaching guide that addresses the “what”, “why” and “how” of creative dance. It provides theoretical and practical guidance on teaching creative dance, particularly in educational settings. The authors’ approach is heavily influenced by Barbara Mettler, Margaret H’Doubler, and Rudolph Laban, all legendary figures in the field of creative dance. Their theories are combined with the authors’ insights from thirty years of dance teaching experience to:

* validate dance as art education, adaptable to all ages and abilities
* explain a conceptual framework for teaching dance in common language
* highlight the kinesthetic sense as a guide for creating dance forms
* provide methods of linking movement across the curriculum
* address cultural material through creative dance
* outline teaching progressions that develop student skill and understanding
* guide readers into building and presenting lessons of their own
* provide models for assessing student learning
* relate creative dance instruction to achievement standards in dance and other disciplines
* offer over 25 well-tested lesson plans and 40 adaptations that extend the lesson material.

Preface

PART I: A KINESTHETIC APPROACH TO DANCE AS CREATIVE ART ACTIVITY

1: Breaking Ground

2: Principles Of Dance as Creative Art Activity

3: Creative Dance: A Collage of Learning

PART II: A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING THE ELEMENTS OF DANCE

4: The Instrument of Dance: The Body

Creative Dance for Learning: The Kinesthetic Link

Preface

PART I: A KINESTHETIC APPROACH TO DANCE AS CREATIVE ART ACTIVITY

1: Breaking Ground

2: Principles Of Dance as Creative Art Activity

3: Creative Dance: A Collage of Learning

PART II: A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING THE ELEMENTS OF DANCE

4: The Instrument of Dance: The Body

5: The Material of Dance: The Force Element

6: The Material of Dance: The Time Element

7: The Material of Dance: The Space Element

Table: Elements of Dance

PART III: LINKING DANCE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

8: Linking into the Elements of Dance

Table: Inter-Disciplinary Links to the Elements of Dance and Linking Lessons

9: Connecting to World Cultures

10: Engaging Multiple Intelligences

PART IV: BUILDING MOVEMENT LESSONS

11: The Lesson Planning Process

12: Creating a Learning Environment for Dance

13: Assessing Student Progress

PART V: CREATIVE DANCE LESSONS

14: Foundation Lessons

15: Extension Lessons from the Body Element

16: Extension Lessons from the Force Element

17: Extension Lessons from the Time Element

18: Extension Lessons from the Space Element

19: Crossover Extension Lessons

Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Influences

Appendix B: The Skeletal System

Appendix C: Formats for Group Work

Appendix D: Creative Dance Performance Objectives

Appendix E: Quick and Easy Activities

Appendix F: Teaching Resources

Bibliography

Index