Just as strong technique brings freedom to the dancer, a strong lesson structure brings freedom to teaching. Here are two types of lesson plans that will enliven your teaching and engage your students.
Archives for May 2009
Class Planning Part One: Developing a Curriculum Outline
I begin with the goal, the endpoint, the ideal, and then decide how to get there. If I am designing curriculum for a workshop the aims may be fewer and less grand than if I’m planning curriculum for an eight-year course of study.
A Celebration of Dance Moms
Dance moms, dance teachers, and dancing moms share sweet, funny, and poignant stories about young dancers and the dance mom life.
Mustering their Motivation: Strategies for Engaging and Inspiring Students
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It can be hard to want to pour more of yourself into inspiring lackluster learners. But, as a teacher, you feel compelled to instill a passion for dance. So, how can you motivate students in a way that won’t deplete your energy reserves?
Duncan Cooper Offers Advice at “My Son Can Dance”
My Son Can Dance author, Nina Amir, interviews Duncan Cooper.
How to Write an Observation Paper or Critique
A Guide to Writing Performance Reaction Essays – preparing, recording, structuring, and writing your observations and opinions about dance performance.
