This was the question I asked our students as we began to learn about dance.
-at home
-halloween dance
-at school
-at a birthday party
... were a few of the most popular answers shared with me after I asked this question. My response - Anytime!
It was great having a discussion about dancing, with each group of students. I could sense some hesitation with a few students, yet the majority of the students were excited and ready to get started.
Keep a look out here and I'll do my best to share with you the outcome of some of the successes and challenges of our Just Dance unit.
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Here is an excerpt from the Grade 2 and 3 Just Dance unit:
Grade 2 - Just Dance
In a group of four present the dance that Power using the ideas and dance moves choreographed by Just Dance. Remember that you are welcome to add originality (your own ideas) to your dance.
(If you are having trouble viewing this video you can watch on YouTube http://youtu.be/wletFQfRfJs)
Grade 3 - Creating a Dance
In groups of four, create and present a dance using the short music clip from Katy Perry's Roar.
Groups will be assessed by their peers on their teamwork (synchronization), effort, respect and their overall performance using our everyday self-assessment of SuperStar, Good and Okay.
(Thank you +andy vasily and +Joey Feith for the ideas and inspiration on these assessments!)
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Great job Chris. Looking forward to seeing more of what you do with your students. I am starting up my dance units here in Nanjing. Its always a fun unit to be a part of. Speak soon. Hope your PEPLC experience is going well for you and your group.
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