Description
This 90 minute workshop is aimed at helping Primary teachers with an interest in dance develop skills to teach a dance class. It will cover:
- Preparing for dance - space, time, music, and safe dance practice
- Dance class format and skills to teach
- Ideas - from the teacher and the student
- The elements of dance (Body, Energy, Space, Time)
- Links to the WA curriculum
You will need to wear comfortable clothes for movement, and bring a water bottle.
Presenters
Karen LeRaye (AISWA Staff)
Teaching And Learning Consultant - The Arts
Karen LeRaye started her role at AISWA in 2016. She has taught Drama, Dance, and English at secondary schools in both Western Australia and South Australia, as well as Dance in an early childhood context in Canada. She has extensive experience in the performing arts, choreographing and directing for a number of school productions and performing arts festivals. Karen is passionate about Arts education and helping teachers develop quality Arts programs.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
2 Aug 2016 Starts: 15:45 Finishes: 17:15Delivery Format : In Person
Christ Church Grammar School - Claremont
PL Hours : 1.50
Learning Area
- The Arts
School Area
- Early Childhood (PK - 2)
- Middle Primary (3-6)