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  1. Abstraction Lesson

    In this lesson, students enact through dance their interpretation of individual words spoken out loud. Learning Objectives/Goals Isolating different body parts, experience different energies in Movement, develop ability to...

  2. Alphabet Exploration

    In this lesson designed for kindergarteners, students experience the alphabet through movement. Learning Objectives/Goals Experience the Alphabet in movement, working alone and with a partner, locomotor words (actions),...

  3. Circle of Names

    This creative movement lesson using syllables is a great ice breaker for the beginning of the year or semester, a time when students are getting to know one another and the teacher is getting to know students’ names as...

  4. Clouds and Precipitation

    This lesson plan uses creative movement to introduce students to different types of clouds and different types of precipitation. Learning Objectives/Goals Using verbs, adjectives and adverbs students will define the 4...

  5. Creative Energy Photos

    In this lesson plan for elementary grade levels 1-3 students learn about weather energy patterns through body movement. Learning Objectives/Goals Experience different energies in movement, isolations of the body,...

  6. Fractions, Rhythm and Movement

    Students will use rhythm to explore different fractions with movement and within the space. Learning Objectives/Goals The understanding of a whole note, half note, quarter note and eighth note as they relate to movement,...

  7. Hold Abstraction

    This Lesson Plan came from the work the company did with choreographer Kaley Pruitt on a work called HOLD. It is based on the idea of abstracting different words and their meaning into movement. The dancers went through...

  8. Movement Essay

    In this lesson explore the structure of an essay through movement. Students will develop their own movement theme, create introduction and conclusion paragraphs, as well as form the body of their essay. This lesson...

  9. Over, Under, Around and Through - Prepositions and Geometry in Movement

    In this lesson designed for elementary grades 4-6, students explore shapes and positive and negative space through movement. Learning Objectives/Goals Use of Prepositions and movement (over, under, around, through, in,...

  10. Points of View

    In this lesson plan designed for fourth graders, students learn about parts of a sentence through movement exercises. Introduction Class expectations (Good listening, following directions, be creative, be active), Space...

  11. Positive and Negative Space

    Students will explore the concepts of positive and negative space in the moving space and what that means in the body. Learning Objectives/Goals Establishing positive and a negative space, what these look like in space and...

  12. Stories Through Gestures

    Students will abstract everyday gestures to tell a story and create a movement sequence. Learning Objectives/Goals Isolating different body parts, exploring ways you can abstract movement, Creating a movement sequence...

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What People are Saying

The diversity of the dancers really spoke to my students! It was great to see boys and girls dancing, and different races. The high level of engagement was so refreshing and got students excited about thecontent.
This activity was valuable because it helped students make connections between dance, rhythm, healthy lifestyles, and expression. The students were impressed by the talent of the dancers and it was motivating to them.
Opportunities for art and expression are so limited at school but so essential and valuable for all students, especially those who struggle to learn through traditional methods. My Kindergarteners have been dancing since you left!
This was so engaging. I looked around the auditorium and every student was watching. Not one person was talking or distracted
This activity is valuable to teachers and students because it gives them a creative outlet. We need movement in the classroom to engage, energize and deepen student learning.
I got great ideas on how to incorporate movement into math and science lessons.
I loved how you made movement and exercise relatable to the students. The dancers were full of energy and there was very little down time so students stayed engaged.
Our children were captivated by the performance. They listened to you and they were learning without knowing. They usually giggle when bodies are shown and talked about. But the way you presented it was so tastefully done, they now do poses and movement around the room and outside. You brokesome barriers and they took that permission and literally ran with it!