ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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This Unit has been designed to be approachable by all teachers of physical education, whether or not they have a dance background. It has been structured without assuming any particular dance ability on behalf of the educator, and each lesson is a self-contained whole. As part of MAHPERD’s support of the Unit, there is an accompanying video. Professional Development is also available for more in-depth training in the material.
Dance provides the opportunity to develop social and motor skills in a non-competitive, non-sport context. This Unit outlines a course of lessons which -
* Expand the dance repertoire beyond Square Dancing to embrace fun and up-to-date dance styles
* Written by a professional dance instructor with 20 years experience teaching children
* Designed to be taught by PE teachers who may have little or no dance experience
* Syllabus has been piloted over 4 years in the Westwood, MA Public Schools
Rhythms covered:
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1. Rock’n’Roll
2. Country Western Line Dance
3. Disco
4. Hip Hop
5. Cha Cha Cha
