At Home Learning Options:
Option 1: Use the Dance Alphabet to spell vocabulary words from your other classroom lessons.
Option 2: Use the Dance Numbers to practice math facts.
Option 3: Watch and discuss a dance program.
Discussion Questions:
There are several excellent dance programs on the PBS site that are appropriate for students. If a link doesn’t work, google or go directly to the site. Here are just a few:
· If Cities Could Dance
https://www.pbs.org/video/mexican-folk-dance-in-fresno-ca-lygqkp/
· What’s Good? Series – Dance
“Harness the science of movement as you learn about the physics of rotation with break-dancers; ignite their curiosity and provide a foundation for future science study.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/dance-kxhuco/
· Arts in Context: Lift the Heart
“Anuradha Naimpally started Austin Dance India in her garage so that she should share her love of traditional Indian dance to her community. Naimpally and Austin Dance India empower girls and women and give them a strong, tangible connection to their culture.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/lift-the-heart-z4tozi/
· “The Grit of Soul”
“Shen Jun found his way to Texas after spending his life training for dance in China. He created Shen Jun Movement Effect and debuted his first piece, The Grit of Soul, an attempt to translate the emotions he felt as he adjusted to his new life in the U.S.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-grit-of-soul-mloy8o/
· Arts in Context: “A Reason to Dance”
“As a mother, teacher, and dancer, China Smith is on a quest to spread awareness about the mixed nature and diversity of the African diaspora through contemporary dance.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/arts-context-reason-dance/
· Student Showcase ~ Ballet Folklorico
https://www.pbs.org/video/student-showcase-ballet-folklorico/
Option 4: Follow along and learn “Just Dance” videos on YouTube.
Option 5: Keep fit with the following videos.
Kinder-1st grade Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw
First -third grade yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBko9JPMtHs
4-6 grade exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY
Option 6: Learn African Dance through the Kennedy Center Videos for kids.
Learning African dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewqq-3xJFdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXSbuEwd1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sWG_s0YayM
Option 7: Sticks
Can you follow the beats with two sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qti8j5xKqSQ
Grab a Bucket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wuh7NPeB6Q
Body Percussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVsDoCN8ELo
Option 8: Take an online dance class.
Dance classes:
http://www.clistudios.com/keepdancing
Option 9: Play Dance Bingo.
Print off your Bingo card at home and cross off or color in the squares of the challenges that you complete. Include the date that you completed the challenge in the square.
Keep a Dance Journal and write a few sentences that describe how you met the square challenge.
Bring your completed bingo card and dance journal to dance class with you when you return to school.
- Low shape I- Swing Q- Quick feet Y- Fall down
- Bounce J- Jump R- Roll Z- Zigzag
- Curve K- Kick S- Stretch
- Dab L- Lunge T- Tap
- Explode M- Melt U- Go Under
- Freeze N- Kneel V- Leap
- Grow O- Open W- Slide
- High Shape P- Point X- X shape
Option 2: Use the Dance Numbers to practice math facts.
- Lay down 6- Run and Leap
- Walk 7- Slide
- Hop on one foot 8- Draw a figure 8
- Make a shape 9- Jump on two feet
- Skip
- Make yourself so small 10 and on… Combine movements in order to show place value.
Option 3: Watch and discuss a dance program.
Discussion Questions:
- What kind of dance performance did you watch?
- Who was performing?
- When did the performance take place?
- Where did the performance take place?
- What was the purpose of the dance performance? Entertainment? Cultural Celebration? Other?
- Did you enjoy the performance? Why or Why not?
- Is this a type of dance that you would like to try some day?
- Describe the costumes.
- Describe the performance.
- What would you change if you were putting on the performance?
There are several excellent dance programs on the PBS site that are appropriate for students. If a link doesn’t work, google or go directly to the site. Here are just a few:
· If Cities Could Dance
https://www.pbs.org/video/mexican-folk-dance-in-fresno-ca-lygqkp/
· What’s Good? Series – Dance
“Harness the science of movement as you learn about the physics of rotation with break-dancers; ignite their curiosity and provide a foundation for future science study.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/dance-kxhuco/
· Arts in Context: Lift the Heart
“Anuradha Naimpally started Austin Dance India in her garage so that she should share her love of traditional Indian dance to her community. Naimpally and Austin Dance India empower girls and women and give them a strong, tangible connection to their culture.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/lift-the-heart-z4tozi/
· “The Grit of Soul”
“Shen Jun found his way to Texas after spending his life training for dance in China. He created Shen Jun Movement Effect and debuted his first piece, The Grit of Soul, an attempt to translate the emotions he felt as he adjusted to his new life in the U.S.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-grit-of-soul-mloy8o/
· Arts in Context: “A Reason to Dance”
“As a mother, teacher, and dancer, China Smith is on a quest to spread awareness about the mixed nature and diversity of the African diaspora through contemporary dance.”
https://www.pbs.org/video/arts-context-reason-dance/
· Student Showcase ~ Ballet Folklorico
https://www.pbs.org/video/student-showcase-ballet-folklorico/
Option 4: Follow along and learn “Just Dance” videos on YouTube.
Option 5: Keep fit with the following videos.
Kinder-1st grade Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw
First -third grade yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBko9JPMtHs
4-6 grade exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY
Option 6: Learn African Dance through the Kennedy Center Videos for kids.
Learning African dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewqq-3xJFdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXSbuEwd1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sWG_s0YayM
Option 7: Sticks
Can you follow the beats with two sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qti8j5xKqSQ
Grab a Bucket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wuh7NPeB6Q
Body Percussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVsDoCN8ELo
Option 8: Take an online dance class.
Dance classes:
http://www.clistudios.com/keepdancing
Option 9: Play Dance Bingo.
Print off your Bingo card at home and cross off or color in the squares of the challenges that you complete. Include the date that you completed the challenge in the square.
Keep a Dance Journal and write a few sentences that describe how you met the square challenge.
Bring your completed bingo card and dance journal to dance class with you when you return to school.
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