Creative dance for all ages : a conceptual approach / by Anne Green Gilbert ; photos by Helen P. Smith ; National Dance Association.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Reston, Va. : American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, ©1992.Description: x, 386 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0883145324
  • 9780883145326
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 20 792.8083 GIL
LOC classification:
  • GV1799 .G55 1992
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- PART ONE - THEORY : Chapter 1 What Is Creative Dance: The Elements of Dance -- Chapter 2 Why Learn Creative Dance: Learning Outcomes -- Chapter 3 Where Is Creative Dance Taught: Places and Spaces -- Chapter 4 When Is Creative Dance Taught: Times and Lengths of Lessons 12 -- Chapter 5 Who Experiences Creative Dance: Age Goupings, Developmental Stages, Special Populations -- Chapter 6 How Are Creative Dance Classes Structured: Starting Out, Planning Lessons, Helpful Hints, Performances -- PART TWO - METHOD : Chapter 7 Warming Up: Quick Warm-Ups, Exercises -- Chapter 8: Dance Techique -- Exploring the Elements of Dance: Ideas and Lessons -- SPACE : Chapter 9 Place: Self and General Space -- Chapter 10 Level: High, Middle, Low -- Chapter 11 Size: Big, Medium, Little; Near Reach, Far Reach -- Chapter 12 Direction: Forward, Backward; Right Side, Left Side; Up, Down -- Chapter 13 Pathway: Straight, Curved, Zigzag -- Chapter 14 Focus: Single Focus, Multi-focus -- TIME : Chapter 15 Speed: Slow, Medium, Fast -- Chapter 16 Rhythm: Pulse, Breath, Pattern, Accent -- FORCE : Chapter 17 Energy: Smooth, Sharp -- Chapter 18 Weight: Strong, Light -- Chapter 19 Flow: Free, Bound -- BODY : Chapter 20 Body Parts -- Chapter 21 Body Shapes: Curved, Straight, Angular, Twisted; Symmetrical, Assymmetrical -- Chapter 22 Relationships -- Chapter 23 271 Balance: On-Balance, Off-Balance -- MOVEMENT : Chapter 24 Locomotor Movement -- Chapter 25 Nonlocomotor Movement -- Chapter 26 Cooling Down -- Chapter 27 Additional Lesson Plans for Infants through Seniors -- PART THREE-APPENDIXES : Appendix A Assessment -- Appendix B Teaching Academic Curriculum Through the Kinesthetic Intelligence -- Appendix C Exploring the Arts Through Dance -- Appendix D Props -- Appendix E Accompaniment for Dance Classes -- Appendix F Instrumental and Activity Music List -- Appendix G Selection of Videos for Dance History -- Appendix H Bibliography.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-386).

Preface -- Introduction -- PART ONE - THEORY : Chapter 1 What Is Creative Dance: The Elements of Dance -- Chapter 2 Why Learn Creative Dance: Learning Outcomes -- Chapter 3 Where Is Creative Dance Taught: Places and Spaces -- Chapter 4 When Is Creative Dance Taught: Times and Lengths of Lessons 12 -- Chapter 5 Who Experiences Creative Dance: Age Goupings, Developmental Stages, Special Populations -- Chapter 6 How Are Creative Dance Classes Structured: Starting Out, Planning Lessons, Helpful Hints, Performances -- PART TWO - METHOD : Chapter 7 Warming Up: Quick Warm-Ups, Exercises -- Chapter 8: Dance Techique -- Exploring the Elements of Dance: Ideas and Lessons -- SPACE : Chapter 9 Place: Self and General Space -- Chapter 10 Level: High, Middle, Low -- Chapter 11 Size: Big, Medium, Little; Near Reach, Far Reach -- Chapter 12 Direction: Forward, Backward; Right Side, Left Side; Up, Down -- Chapter 13 Pathway: Straight, Curved, Zigzag -- Chapter 14 Focus: Single Focus, Multi-focus -- TIME : Chapter 15 Speed: Slow, Medium, Fast -- Chapter 16 Rhythm: Pulse, Breath, Pattern, Accent -- FORCE : Chapter 17 Energy: Smooth, Sharp -- Chapter 18 Weight: Strong, Light -- Chapter 19 Flow: Free, Bound -- BODY : Chapter 20 Body Parts -- Chapter 21 Body Shapes: Curved, Straight, Angular, Twisted; Symmetrical, Assymmetrical -- Chapter 22 Relationships -- Chapter 23 271 Balance: On-Balance, Off-Balance -- MOVEMENT : Chapter 24 Locomotor Movement -- Chapter 25 Nonlocomotor Movement -- Chapter 26 Cooling Down -- Chapter 27 Additional Lesson Plans for Infants through Seniors -- PART THREE-APPENDIXES : Appendix A Assessment -- Appendix B Teaching Academic Curriculum Through the Kinesthetic Intelligence -- Appendix C Exploring the Arts Through Dance -- Appendix D Props -- Appendix E Accompaniment for Dance Classes -- Appendix F Instrumental and Activity Music List -- Appendix G Selection of Videos for Dance History -- Appendix H Bibliography.

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