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This Power Point will address the following: The importance of Dance Education for children k-12. Where Dance Education falls within classroom Literacy. The connection between Dance and Literacy. Valuable Resources/ Websites. Dance Education Presentation Title:. Dance Education….

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  1. This Power Point will address the following: • The importance of Dance Education for children k-12. • Where Dance Education falls within classroom Literacy. • The connection between Dance and Literacy. • Valuable Resources/ Websites Dance Education Presentation Title:

  2. Dance Education… What is the importance of Dance Education k-12? • Through Dance children learn not only learn the benefits of exercise but also … • Coordination • Balance • Stamina • Memory • Discipline

  3. Literacy • What is Literacy? • Literacy is often defined as the ability to read and write. • Literacy has now been defined as much more… • Language, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and word processing. Now lets make the connection….

  4. Making the Connection Dance Literacy can be seen in a number of ways… Through analyzing works of art verbally, written critiques, and through movement phrases. Through motif writing, description of space, direction, effort etc. can be consolidated.

  5. Valuable Resources… • http://literacy-research.com/?p=207 • This website lists literacy statistics. • http://www.vtshome.org/ • “Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research-based teaching method that improves critical thinking and language skills through discussions of visual images.” • http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/teachlearn/arts/blueprint.html • This website lists the benchmarks for learning in the arts. • http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/District75/Departments/Literacy/Resources/default.htm • A list of resources used by the New York City Department of Education. • http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-21148515.html • Using motif to incorporate Dance Literacy into the classroom.

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