A Social Dance Unit for Schools
Social Dance involves dances such as Hip Hop, Disco, Swing and Salsa. This program thus aims to teach real-life skills to children. Each of the Elementary and Middle/High Schools Units are complete programs for social dancing instruction with five self-contained lessons. Each lessons teaches a different rhythm, and there are videos and booklets for sale to accompany the program.
Designed to be taught by PE teachers who may have little or no dance experience
Embraces fun and up-to-date dance styles: from Rock ‘n’ Roll and Hip Hop, to Swing and Salsa
Written by a professional dance instructor with 20 years experience teaching children
Piloted over 4 years in the Westwood, MA Public Schools
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Developed in Massachusetts under MAHPERD since 2004, the syllabus includes clearly defined objectives, assessments and rubrics compliant with National Frameworks. Each lesson uses a single rhythm, and all lessons comprise of warm up exercises, an easy dance routine, activities, extensions and teaching notes.
Professional Development Teresa Osborn offers half-day and full-day Professional Development courses for schools in Eastern Massachusetts. Please enquire for school districts outside of this area.
Teacher’s Booklet ($14.95) Two booklets are available - one for Elementary Schools, and one for Middle & High Schools. Each booklet contains complete lesson plans, including:
Step by step teaching instructions
Structured lesson plans
Progressive activities
Music suggestions
Teaching tips and techniques
Elementary Unit Teaching Video ($24.95) - SOLD OUT All five lessons compressed into a comprehensive, easy to follow format – learn the dances along with Teresa and her 2nd and 3rd Graders.
