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  1. Ball Passing

    Students will take inspiration from the choreographer Charles Moulton and his community based ball passing choreography. Students will learn basic ball passing movements and rhythms and create their own way of ball passing...

  2. Bird Beak Ballet

    Students will explore shapes and pathways to create movement inspired by different birds at that inhabit the Great Salt Lake. Learning Objectives/Goals Demonstrate the shape of different bird beaks and how they move...

  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. Exploring SHAPE

    Using creativity to design and explore three simple frozen shapes. Learning Objectives/Goals This lesson plan relates to the Shape Dance from Fin Amour, focuses on creating movement from the shapes of objects in the room....

  6. Fractions and Rhythm

    In this lesson designed for elementary grades 4-6, students explore dance elements by learning about math fractions. Learning Objectives/Goals Dance Elements Time and Space, Using fractions in rhythm, Using fractions in...

  7. 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,...

  8. 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...

  9. Recipe for Making a Dance

    In this lesson, students will use the choreographic elements of direction (forward, sideways, backwards), levels (low, medium, high), speed (slow, medium, fast) and actions (verbs) to create a dance. Learning...

  10. Rhythm study with Straight, Curved and Angle Lines

    In this lesson plan, students will explore rhythm, using shape and 3 types of lines (straight, curved and angles). Students will work together in groups and use their counting skills while moving. Learning Objectives/Goals...

  11. States of Matter

    Explore the different states of matter and how they can relate to different ways to travel through space. Learning Objectives/Goals Isolating different body parts, experiencing different ways to move or travel in space,...

  12. Verbs and Adverbs

    Explore and experience how describing words can change how a movement can look and feel. Learning Objectives/Goals To experience kinesthetically verbs and adverbs and discover the differences in “how” a movement can be...

  13. Wilson's Phalarope Life Cycle

    Students will explore the life cycle of Wilson's Phalarope, a bird that lives at the Great Salt Lake. Learning Objectives/Goals Use descriptive words to define how a bird's shape and size change throughout its life cycle...

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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!