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Middle school dance resources for Easel Activities
Elements of Dance Unit: So You Think You Can Dance Unit for Grades 5 6 7 8
This low prep dance unit makes teaching the elements of dance easy - even if you don't have dance experience! The problem with teaching dance within the school system is that most teachers being asked to teach it have little or no prior knowledge in the subject. This dance unit is not only created by a trained dancer and choreographer - it's also written specifically for non-dancer teachers.This dance unit is put together so that those teachers without a dance background can still teach a qualit
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements of) Dance - Editions 1 & 2 Bundle
Dance Reflection Journal Wellness for Secondary SEL Printable PDF
This no-prep journal is great for incorporating social-emotional learning in class. Dancers especially need to focus on a growth mindset: small positive steps, recording teacher feedback/corrections, and having healthy habits. Actively giving dancers time for self-reflection increases the likelihood of a positive self-image, continued progress, and commitment to dance.Now more than ever, students are aware of and are learning to balance school, life, and family. Giving them tools that support SE
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Hype BUNDLE of Hip Hop and Dance Resources, Lessons, and Activities for 7-12
BROADWAY MUSICALS MOVIE GUIDES FOR 9 GREAT BROADWAY SHOWS!
"Experience the Magic of Broadway with Our Fantastic Musical Movie Guides Bundle!Introduce Your Students to 9 Amazing Musicals:- Mary Poppins- Newsies- Singing in the Rain- The Music Man- The Sound of Music- Hairspray- Peter Pan- West Side Story- Into the WoodsPerfect for Rewarding Students After Concert Performances or Before Winter Break and End-of-Year Celebrations.Keep Your Students Engaged and Focused with Comprehensive Movie Guides Designed for Each Musical.A Must-Have Addition to Your Sub
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4th - 10th, Staff
Also included in:Â A Bundle of Broadway! Celebrate Broadway musicals with your students!
Dance Unit Elements of Dance So You Think You Can Dance Group Edition
So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements Of) Dance - 2nd Edition: Group DanceA high quality dance unit that's easy to teach. This dance unit was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer.This is the second unit in my SYTYCD series. While the first unit focused on duets in a range of styles, this unit features group numbers. Each lesson focuses on one of the six elements of dance, and features a specific dance style. The lessons inc
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements of) Dance - Editions 1 & 2 Bundle
Nutcracker Word Search
Word searches are great for critical thinking and make a super easy activity for those early finishers! Two categories are inlcuded: Nutcracker Character Word Searches and Nutcracker Song Word Search. Six word finds are included for each category. Three of the word searches (for each category) are at an easy level with grid lines. The words go mostly forward - diagonally, horizontally and vertically. Three of the word searches (for each of the categories) are more challenging. They contain no g
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1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â Nutcracker MEGA BUNDLE (Centers AND Worksheets)
Les éléments de la danse - French Elements of Dance Lesson and Note
Do you teach Dance in French? If so, this resource is perfect for you! Use these slides as a lesson to teach your class about the Elements of Dance in French! This lesson includes detailed information about the 5 elements: Corps (Body), Interrelations (Relationship), Temps (Time), Énergie (Energy), and Espace (Space). Included is also template for your students to use to copy the note.I usually project the lesson on the board and have students copy key points using the note template found on
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Les éléments de la danse - French Elements of Dance BUNDLE!
Dance Crossword & Vocabulary Quiz
Here's a 25 question Crossword Puzzle & Vocabulary Quiz to introduce new terms students will encounter learning Dance. The vocabulary quiz is designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from.The 25 question crossword with answer key can be used to introduce to new material, as extr
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7th - 10th
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Princess: Fashion Sketchbook
Princess - Fashion Sketchbook: This sketchbook is designed for visual arts, drama, and dance. Perhaps you are preparing for a school play, musical, or dance. Students have an opportunity to share their ideas about hair, make-up and costume design. Key Words: Princess, Fashion Design, Hair, Nails, Make Up, Prom, Homecoming, Wedding, Flowers, Sketchbook, Costume Design, Play, Musical, Theater, Drama, DanceFor more fashion resources visit Creativity in Motion!
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â VISUAL ARTS K-12: ONE YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
Body Language - Drama Lesson with Doodle Note Worksheet
Do you want a new way to cover information with your drama class, notes they will want to keep neat and tidy, or even just simple revision of performance staples.Here is a drama lesson for revision for more experienced students - or it can be easily broken down into 4 parts for newer performers to cover a weeks worth of lessons. Included is everything you need to get going. Lesson plan for a single or 4 different lessonsGoogle Slides of all the notes covered in the classTeacher answer sheet Dood
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Drama Techniques - Doodle Notes, Lesson Plans and Homework
Sesere Eeye, traditional Torres Strait Islander song and dance lesson ideas
Sesere Eeye is a song and dance from the Torres Strait Islands. Sesere is a kingfisher, but most of the words are not actually from the Torres Strait Islands, but from other Pacific Islander groups, and this song emerged after European contact which brought the peoples together. This is a great song for limited range singing and recorder playing (drm) and for teaching the concept of meter changing.
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4th - 6th
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Elements of Dance Lesson and Note
Use these slides as a lesson to teach your class about the Elements of Dance! This lesson includes detailed information about the 5 elements: Body, Energy, Relationship, Time, and Space. Included is also a template for your students to use to copy the note.I usually project the lesson on the board and have students copy key points using the note template found on the last two pages of this resource. If you choose to print the slides, be sure to print pages 2-8 in the landscape format. Pages
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Elements of Dance - BUNDLE!
Substitute Dance Lesson Plans - Bob Fosse - Choreographic Master
Introduce your students to the iconic choreographer Bob Fosse with this engaging research lesson plan, designed specifically for substitute dance teachers with limited knowledge of dance. This comprehensive lesson plan provides a fascinating look into the life and contributions of Bob Fosse to the world of dance and musical theatre.Key Features:Discover Bob Fosse: This lesson plan offers a comprehensive exploration of the life, works, and legacy of Bob Fosse, allowing students to gain a deeper u
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Dance Class Bundle
Analyse des éléments de la danse - So You Think You Can Dance French Analysis
If you teach Dance in French, this resource can be used for students to demonstrate their learning and their ability to analyze the 5 Elements of Dance (Corps, Interrelations, Temps, Énergie, Espace) in a specific performance. In small groups, students will choose any So You Think You Can Dance performance video on YouTube. They will then work together to analyze in French all of the Elements of their chosen performance, using specific examples.This is a great addition to other products availabl
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Les éléments de la danse - French Elements of Dance BUNDLE!
Create Your Own Show Choir Show!
The Create-Your-Own Series is designed for middle school and upper elementary students to flex their creativity through project-based learning (PBL).In this project, students will select music, orchestration, costumes, and staging for a 32-student show choir. The text uses inclusive, gender-neutral language and prompts students to chose how they earn their grade through an extensive RUBRIC and SCORING SHEET.Other Create-Your-Own Projects include:Create-Your-Own Kabuki TheaterCreate-Your-Own Marc
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5th - 7th
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Dance Word Search Puzzle Activity
This differentiated Dance word search puzzle is a fun, no prep activity that is perfect for boosting literacy skills, building vocabulary, and improving spelling as students learn about different dance vocabulary. This puzzle can also be used for back to school introductions to dance class or end of year review. Available in printable PDF and online digital formats, you’ll be able to choose between multiple versions of the puzzle that make differentiated activities a breeze. Put them in your sub
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â School Subjects Word Search Puzzle Activity Bundle
Create-Your-Own Marching Band
The Create-Your-Own Series is designed for middle school and upper elementary students to flex their creativity through project-based learning (PBL).In this project, students will design music, uniforms, and drill for a fictional marching band. The text uses inclusive, gender-neutral language and prompts students to chose how they earn their grade through an extensive RUBRIC and SCORING SHEET.Perfect for music ensembles, band, and general music classes.Other Create-Your-Own Projects include:Crea
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6th - 8th
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Danza! mini book companion unit freebie
Here is a mini-unit version from my Danza! book companion! Teach your kids about Amalia Hernandez, the founder of Ballet Folklórico! Materials Needed*The book: Danza!Included here:Kid friendly biography of Amalia HernandezReading/ELA *Easy story mapSocial Studies *Researching iconic places in Mexico CityArt * The Art of Duncan TonatiuhThanks for purchasing and don't forget to leave feedback for any purchases. Then you get credits towards future purchases!If you need more units, check them out
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â First Day of School Picture Book Companions #DiverseReads
School Cafeteria Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Game | No Prep!
Ready for Lunch? The School cafeteria word search is a look at the one location that's always offering a healthy choice to find more energy for the day! Students might find themselves at the cafeteria for lunch, breakfast or even a snack. It's the central resource for healthy edible items! Since it's such an important part of an educational facility, the word game is all about what you might find there, no matter what school students attend!As with all my puzzles - 100% original - I make them my
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2nd - 6th
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DANCE Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet With Secret Message
Keep your students occupied with this Dance word search puzzle. It's a nice activity worksheet to help them learn more and improve their vocabulary and knowledge about the different dancing styles.After finding all the words, your students can uncover the secret message by writing the unused letters on the blank spaces. They need to start from the underlined letter and move from left to right through each row, going down.The hidden words are placed in various directions - horizontally across or
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4th - 7th
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BALLET Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet With Secret Message
Keep your students busy with this Ballet Dance word search. This is a nice puzzle to help improve their knowledge and vocabulary.There's also a secret message that your kids can uncover after completing the word search. Starting from the bold, underlined letter and moving from left to right through each row, going down, they must fill in the blanks to reveal the phrase or sentence.The hidden words are placed in various directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up or down, diagona
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4th - 7th
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Romeo and Juliet Costume Design - Google Arts and Culture - Interactive Lesson
Google Arts and Culture is a vast resource easily sharable via Google Classroom or other LMS. This activity turns the story given from the English National Ballet about the costume design for "Romeo and Juliet" into an interactive lesson helping students to engage with the content from Google Arts and Culture.Included is a slideshow and Easel activity to share with your students.You can use this as a stand alone lesson, homework, enrichment, hybrid or asynchronous lesson, online or however you w
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8th - 11th
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Goal Setting and Progress Tracking PRINTABLE Worksheets for Secondary Dance
This PDF activity helps dancers to set both short and long term goals, great for the new year, a new semester or back to school. The progress tracker allows for self-reflection and analysis. As dancers build confidence, you grow your community of supportive artists who have a growth mindset. Whether dancers are just beginning or have been dancing for many years, they all benefit from focusing on their personal goals and then returning to objectively evaluate their progress. Help dancers break ou
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7th - 10th
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Thinking Dancer Journal ( Jazz)
A great way for students to direct/evaluate/record their experiences when learning dance.Part of multi-topic series -- look for the BUNDLE of all topics!Fundamentals for movers (Fitness, Flexibility, Body Conditioning)BalletJazzModernCreativity (Choreography and Improvisation)Performing (On Stage, On Screen, For Video -- includes Dance Team!)Multiple Forms (Hip Hop, Tap, World/Cultural Dance)Basic set divide learning into warm up/ center workEvery set has multiple ways for dancers to think abo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Thinking Dancer Journal (CONCERT FORMS)
Wellness SEL Choice Boards PRINTABLE
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and wellness are key topics teachers in any grade 9-12 subject will be tackling as they go back to school or remain in distance learning. Great resource for performing arts or any academic subject seeking to integrate opportunities for a mind/body experience which provides students opportunities to learn new SEL and wellness tools.In this printable activity, there are two choice boards which contain a total of 10 wellness activity options. These worksheets are ava
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8th - 11th
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