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Dance Introduction

Dance is great because you can do it in the privacy of your own home! You may following the routines I do or improvise on your own while moving to the beat. Use the three pathways listed below to get you started on improvising your own dance moves.  You can place the three pathways anywhere in your body while moving or staying still. 

 

Before dancing make sure you:

1. Choose a large clutter free space to move to prevent tripping

2. Wear non slip footwear (or barefoot)

3. Wearing comfortable clothing

 4. Warm up and cool down 

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Dance Benefits:

Great form of non-verbal expression 

Assists with anxiety and stress

Good exercise 

Builds confidence and self esteem 

Allows you to develop social skills

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Dance Guidelines:

Be positive

Be Fun

Be Yourself

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Dance Pathways:

Straight

Zig-zag

Curve

Watch original warm up video below

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In the video I am moving to my left first because it shows to the right for you during some directions.

Send your own Dance Video

You have the option of e-mailing me your own video while improvising to a song or teaching other students a specific dance genre. I can post your video on my website if you choose so that everyone can learn various types of dances and dance techniques! 

 

Guidelines for assignment submission:
E-mail your assignment to dawouds@staff.hcdsb.org
The subject of the e-mail should state your first and last name, grade, and homeroom teacher.
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Assessment for this assignment will be given in the form of written descriptive feedback.​

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