So you want to teach Dance?

PL # 10750

  • Starting on 2 Aug 2016
  • Cancellation permitted until 02 Aug 2016
  • Event registrations closed on 02 Aug 2016

Delivery Format :

Event registration is Closed

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 <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

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: 17:15

Delivery 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)

AITSL Standards