Dance

The process of having original ideas that have value are essential in creativity and in education. This aspect of divergent should be promoted in education as it helps students help themselves. with this skill set, students are set up for lifelong success in their future careers where thinking critically and creatively are imperative.  My ideal studio would be one where all students feel safe and cared for. I have had both kind teachers and discouraging teachers, so I want every student to feel confident and uplifted. My studio would emphasize building a community, so no student fears judgement and is instead encouraged to take risks. I would consider all forms of dance equally important, as I have seen a decline in tap in our local dance community. This studio would have proper marley floor.

My perfect dance studio would encourage movement. I want each student to feel like they are comfortable and learning the way that they want. For example, if a student needs to write down the dance moves to remember or wants to create their own dance then I will allow that. If they feel emotions that they need to express and my dance doesn’t do that for them and they need to create their own then I will allow them the space to fulfill those needs. I want a happy studio with lots of light and encouraging vibes. I want it to be multipurpose and have a lot of variety. I want it to be tailored to my students and what they want. Since our classes are going to be smaller and is already more specific, our students already get the mentor experience. We would want to create a teachign environment so that the kids feel more free to make mistakes and its not as serious. If I feel like my students are stressed I will incorporate time for meditation because without a clear mind, they won’t be able t...

  As a teacher I am dedicated to forming an inclusive and creative educational safe space for students to make close relationships. This will allow them to feel comfortable and reach their full potential by experimenting in the arts without fear of failure or judgement. In doing so, I share my enthusiasm for dance and pass this on to them, encouraging them to participate in lifelong learning beyond the walls of the classroom. By emphasizing creativity, students are taught to think from different perspectives. Strategies such as group work allow students to build a community, cooperate, and engage with each other

  Our class at a glance: This diverse dance class will create a safe space for all students to learn to express themselves through movement. They will build meaningful friendships and foster confidence through encouragement, group activity, kindness, and respect Beliefs: mutual respect, encouragement, high behavioral standard, kindness, creating a safe, accepting space where all students feel seen and heard. One rule: kindness Schedule:  8;00-8;02 come into classroom and get into their spots/lines 8:02-8:10 Guided warmup 8.10-8:12 Get in circle for improve 8:12-8:20 Improve one at a time in the center of the circle. 15-20 seconds max. per student  8:20-8:45 learn a dance combo to get comfortable with new styles of movement 8;40-8:50 perform the dance combo in small groups  8:50-8:58 cool down; either meditation or gratitude circle depending on vibe of the class 8:58-9:00 line up at the wall by the door to be dismissed  9-9:15 students are free to leave once thei...

 1. Brain Break: Giving them time to dance on their own and sit if they want to sit. Time for no instuction and they get overwhelmed easily so its a time to relax and chill.  2. Teaching children how to learn about their brain and how to use it. a) Focus - meditation: helps you learn about your brain and ur body and relaxes you enough to understand how to use it.  b) Happiness - talking about what your struggling with so you know your not alone. and everyone around you will have simpathy and they can go around and say something they like about each other.  c) Kindness - group work because it teaches them how to be kind and patient with others.  d) Gratitude journaling - after class write about what you talked about, draw how they are feeling to express themselves and write down who they ar egreatful for.  3. Teach children brain fitness: a) Resilience - To put themselves out there and make them build thick skin so that they gain confidence and love who they...