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Danceable Ideas: What Can You Dance About in the Classroom

September 6, 2023
Dance can be integrated into various subjects, from math to literature, social studies to health, sparking creativity and enhancing student learning experiences. This article presents a list of connections between movement and core content to inspire your next dance learning experience in the classroom.
Heather Francis

How to Integrate Dance with Core Subjects

August 25, 2023
This article demonstrates how to create an integrated dance lesson plan by outlining a lesson plan for teaching sixth-grade science standards related to the solar system through movement and dance.
BYU ARTS Partnership

Dance Warm-ups for the K-6 Classroom

August 25, 2023
Are you looking for easy, fun ways to integrate dance into your classroom rituals? This article includes six great dance warm-ups that prepare the body for additional movement and ready the brain for deep learning and better cognitive function.  
BYU ARTS Partnership

How to Create a Dance Lesson Plan

August 24, 2023
In this article, we show you how to create a dance lesson plan using a 5-part lesson plan framework. Once you have this down you will find integrating dance into your classroom to be a breeze!
BYU ARTS Partnership

A Dance Lesson on Stress and Coping Strategies

March 23, 2023
This dance lesson helps students in the upper grades explore the difference between distress and eustress and coping strategies that can be used in their personal lives.
Heather Francis

Teacher by day, performer by night

November 15, 2022
Heather Francis reflects on the inspiration she received watching Jessica Jensen, BTS Arts Dance Educator in the Jordan School District, perform as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act.
Heather Francis

Why a Hula Hoop is Different than a Native American Hoop

March 28, 2022
What do teachers need to know about the Native American Hoop Dance? What can they share with students about the history of this intertribal dance tradition? Read about the importance of hoops to get answers to these questions and learn about the significance of storytelling in the Native American Hoop Dance.
Heather Francis

Teachers as Artists: Get to Know Heather Francis

March 9, 2021
Dance teaching artist, math educator, instructional designer, and BYU ARTS Partnership research and design lead, Heather Francis is passionate about advocating for the arts for children.
Laura Giles

Dance for All Abilities: Instructional Strategies for Every Classroom

March 2, 2021
Developing a cardio-focused version of the BrainDance, connecting dance movement to the core curriculum, and providing classroom teachers with extra movement resources are a few ways Courtni Giles practices giving educators and students a big bang for their buck.
Cortni Giles

Native American Hoop Dance 2021: Competition and Reunion

February 9, 2021
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the Native American Hoop Dance? Mary Grace Johnson highlights the Heard Museum's annual Hoop Dance contest of over 80 participants. Learn about this important aspect of Native American culture and share these amazing videos in your elementary or secondary classroom!
Mary Grace Johnson

 

 
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