DAN 385 - Methods of Teaching Dance K - 12 / Fall 2025

    Title: Building Teamwork and Focus Through Offensive Line Drills Theme :Teamwork, discipline, and mindfulness in physical performance Art Discipline:Physical Education / Movement Arts Grade Level :7th Grade (Mixed Gender) Teacher’s Names: Mr. Bell & Mr.Cooper “The Power of Teamwork” ● PE.7.M.1.1: Demonstrate proper techniques for movement and body control in sport-specific skills. ● PE.7.R.2.2: Reflect on the importance of teamwork and communication in achieving group goals. Warm-Up (7 min): ● Light jogging around the field or gym ● Dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles, lunges) ● Group breathing warm-up: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 4 seconds (x3) to center focus Main Activity (20 min): ● Drill 1 – Stance & Start: Teach and practice three-point stance; practice quick explosive starts. ● Drill 2 – Mirror & Drive: Pair up; one player mirrors the other’s movement while maintaining blocking posture. ● Drill 3 – Team Drive: Groups of 4–5 simulate line movements, f...

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  Please, answer the following questions in your own words, using: common sense, previous knowledge, class experience and the content of our blog posts. QUESTIONS  1. Teaching dance in a public school demands for the dance teacher to establish an inclusive learning environment. What are the benefits of the creative dance approach in such setting? 2. A teacher needs to collect enough content to teach 9 months out the year. Why is unit planning an important aspect of creating content? How is the acronym BEST-R a useful tool when planning dance units? 3. Lesson planning is key not only in organizing the content for the day but also in controlling behaviors. In which way lesson planning relates to behavior management? 4. Assessment can be formal or informal. It can also be diagnostic, formative or summative. Explain the meaning of each term within the context of a k-12 school system. 5. In class, you created a flyer in which you provided key information for potential students of...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Halprin and Other Teachers   Introduction Today's class introduces several dance teachers who have a wealth of experience in the field of dance education. Ana Halprin gives advice to teachers about how to avoid burn outs.  Ricky Hinds explains the importance of including dance in the curriculum. Professor Andre Isaacs uses dance to teach Chemistry to his students at the College of the Holy Cross.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the different ways dance can be a part of the curriculum Explain the importance of using self-maintenance to avoid burn outs Gain an awareness of the variety of subjects for which dance can be a complement Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons (5:54 - 6:39) Question 1 What does Halprin advise to avoid teaching burn out?     Question 2 According to Hinds, how should dance be included in the dance curriculum?...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Community Dance   Introduction Today's class introduces community dance to K - 12 students, as a possible source of knowledge.  Based on multiple spiritual practices from various cultures, community dances serve as a community enhancer where chants and steps combine to group people from all walks of life. The documentary shown in the case-study, Dances of Universal Peace, illustrates the possibilities of using dance to teach children how to build a learning community using dance.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the different possibilities of international community dance  Explain the importance of community dance as a meaningful spiritual experience Gain an awareness of the variety of community dances with a spiritual origin Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read  Community Performance https://www.google.com/books/ed...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: A Dance Documentary   Introduction Today's class introduces a number of dance professionals who have dedicated their lives to the art. The diversity of their work is inspiring. The documentary illustrates the possibilities of success inherent to dance performance.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the different possibilities of dance as a career Explain the importance of dance as a professional experience Gain an awareness of the variety of dance styles and genres Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read  Dance About Anything https://www.google.com/books/edition/Dance_about_Anything/A_i3x06-2dMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Dance+performance&pg=PA72&printsec=frontcover  Open the link and read the information. Answer the questions bellow. Performing the Completed Work  Page 68 - 69 Question 1 What is the performance pr...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: I am not a Dancer   Introduction Today's class introduces a dancer who states she is not a dancer. It a play of words to say that she is not the stereotypical dancer; she does not think of dance in traditional terms.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the different layers of the word dancer Explain the importance of using the term in a more inclusive and creative way Gain an awareness of the variety of dancers there are Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read    Kinesthesia and Visual Self-Reflection in Contemporary Dance   https://www.google.com/books/edition/Kinaesthesia_and_Visual_Self_Reflection/FhQ-E AAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=dancers+who+do+not+consider+themselves+dancers+per+se&pg=PA125&printsec=frontcover  Open the link and read the information. Answer the questions bellow. Question 1 What is the...

    I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Teaching Portfolio / How to Prepare it   Introduction Portfolios are a way teachers have to present their work-experience to those in positions of leadership. Today's class tries to illustrate the preparation of a good portfolio that can highlight the teacher's achievement in the field.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the structure of the portfolio Explain the importance of preparing a good portfolio Gain an awareness of the benefits of documenting  Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read    Teaching Portfolio   Teacher Portfolio – How to Prepare It?  https://publuu.com/knowledge-base/teacher-portfolio-how-to-prepare-it/?gad_source=2&gad_campaignid=21965477650&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFVWbcW57lhfFTWVyXxkV7tfG5SIaVn-g5bBdzwl6z5dVEDIM51mS0IaAvVxEALw_wcB  Open the link and read the in...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme:  A Degree in Dance Education   Introduction A degree in Dance Education may not be a practical goal.  However, if you love dance and movement, why not add it to your other degrees. What if you decide to teach it out of your love for the art? Today's class tries to bring light to the possibility of completing a degree in Dance Education elsewhere by just adding the missing credits to your minor.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the requirement for a Dance degree Explain the credits needed to complete a major in the future Gain an awareness of the importance of competing a Dance Education degree Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read  Specialization Requirements for Certification in Dance (Grades K-12)--Academic Class.   https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0123....

    I  Unit: Teaching Theme:  Building your Enrollment and Marketing your Own School   Introduction   Having your own school is not an easy task. In class we saw a video with tips on how to create a business plan to open your own school, yet what is most challenging is keeping your school open. Today we will address some ideas that will help us to build the enrollment and the marketing of our own school.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the dynamics of enrollment Explain the different parts of a marketing plan Gain an awareness of the importance of enrollment and marketing in keeping our own school open Discuss these ideas with other members of the class    III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons     2 Read  The Dance Economy https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Dance_Economy/KWFLEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=enrollment+and+marketing+of+dance+schools&pg=PT36&printsec=frontcover  Open th...

  I   Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: Natural Somatic Healing   Introduction   Natural Somatic Healing for children with special needs and disabilities has proven to be a viable alternative for these children's locomotive movement as as body and brain connections.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the dynamics of teaching children with special needs how to move Explain the different parts of the training process of children with special needs Gain an awareness of the importance of somatic healing in children's special education Experience the Natural Somatic Healing method using Bonnie Bainbridge's Basic Neurological Patterns   III Main Lesson 1 Natural Somatic Healing for Children with Special Needs & Disabilities   Question 1 About this video; what would you say is the main objective of Adapted Spiral Praxis? Explain How does it relate to dance education?    2     Question 2 About this video;...

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: Yoga for Kids   Introduction   Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind and mundane suffering. Yoga can also be adapted for children of young ages by making it playful and fun.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the dynamics of teaching a dance/movement lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative method Experience the creative method through teaching a dance/movement lesson   III Main Lesson Storytime Yoga by Sydney Solis   https://www.google.com/books/edition/Storytime_Yoga/Y3KtHOA4NwUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=yoga+for+children&printsec=frontcover  Page 8 Question 1 Why is important for children to tell their own stories? IV     Yoga is an a...

    I  Unit: Assessment  Theme: Final Quiz   Introduction This is the final quiz/assessment of the semester. Once again, today's quiz evaluates how efficient I have been in communicating ideas about Methodology of Teaching Dance based on your responses to the questions below.   II Objectives Understand the nature of self-assessment Make sense of the various concepts explored in class Gather an awareness of assessment that is conducive to further learning Experience what is like to put into practice the content learned in class   III   Main Lesson   VOCABULARY Mind Up Brain Breaks Brain Fitness Gratitude Journaling Positive Psychology Evidence Based Research Wellness Curriculum   MindUp Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching  Movement Lab Kinesthetic loop Creative Method   Movement Metaphors   Conceptual Dance/Art   Learning Styles: VAKT   Individuation   Quiz Read Book ( Bonus )   Dance Improvisations : War...