Lesson Demo: Kwame Shaka demonstrates one of his most popular lessons in this active/interactive workshop. We will explore the socio-historical roots and rhythmic movement of the Gumboot Dance, an art form created by forced laborers in the mines of South Africa in the 19th century. Learn how tempo, rhythm, and pattern are used to create a percussive and socially impactful dance. Find the potential in using the power of collective movement to build community in your classroom.Talk Back: Hear Kwame Shaka speak about his 30+ year career as a performing artist and dance educator. Kwame Shaka will discuss his origins in dance, highlights of his career and challenges faced as a professional in showbusiness and education. Learn about his Triumph of Disruption pedagogy and its correlating progressions of success in the classroom. During the talk back, participants are encouraged to ask questions and to add comments to further discussion and bring forth new perspectives.
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This resource demonstrates the 2020 Dance Arts Standards of Learning for grades 6-8 in a chart format that shows the progression of the standards.
- Subject:
- Dance
- Fine Arts
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- VDOE Fine Arts
- Date Added:
- 08/29/2022
This resource demonstrates the 2020 Dance Arts Standards of Learning for grades K-5 in a chart format that shows the progression of the standards.
- Subject:
- Dance
- Fine Arts
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- VDOE Fine Arts
- Date Added:
- 08/29/2022
This resource demonstrates the 2020 Dance Arts Standards of Learning for levels I-IV in a chart format that shows the progression of the standards.
- Subject:
- Dance
- Fine Arts
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- VDOE Fine Arts
- Date Added:
- 08/29/2022
The attached infographic resource document descibes ways to engage English Learners in dance classrooms by making learning visible, supporting the language of visual arts, connecting learning to students' backgrounds and skills, using cooperative learning structures and strategies, and reducing cognitive load and allowing processing time.
- Subject:
- Dance
- Fine Arts
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- VDOE Fine Arts
- Date Added:
- 08/29/2022