Exploring Dance Forms And Styles: A Guide To Concert, World, Social, And Historical Dance

Features ofExploring Dance Forms and Styles: A Guide to Concert, World, Social, and Historical Dance

• new to dance, the four broad categories provide a starting point from which to see the evolution of the forms. In part III, the authors provide specific suggestions for comparing & contrasting either within a category or across dance categories & for identifying selected dance forms & styles that present universal themes. These tasks require application of higher-level thinking skills, & they develop aesthetic values. Part III also offers lesson plan & unit ideas, using the dance forms & styles
• introduced earlier in the book. With Exploring Dance Forms & Styles, you can select individual dances as you like, or develop complete dance units; you can use the materials to meet state standards & national dance standards; & you can introduce various forms of dance to students in geographic areas where they would otherwise not be able to view live dance performances. But best of all, you can deepen students understanding, appreciation, & enjoyment of dance. author: Scheff, Helene Pages: 344
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