DANCE!!!

  Peter Dokas   Final Paper Collapse his class was absolutely phenomenal. It taught me how to be a hands-on student and one that is very interested in learning. It also showed me how much work a teacher does in order to prepare their students for success. In terms of myself, I learned that teachers actually do help a lot with your growth as a human being. As a young adult, having support from your teacher is the best thing. This class taught me that and also showed me what it’s like to have such amazing guidance.  At the start of class, I was nervous because I hadn’t danced since I was 10 years old. I quickly learned that it didn’t matter when I last danced, because I caught on fast. In this class, I realized that dance was so much more than I thought it was. It is not just you allowing yourself to be free but it is also art. You can express yourself however way you want to. This was also shown in our work as we had to teach the class which I think helped me understand th...

  Peter Dokas - Lily/Jenny Collapse Lily - your pilates/workout routine really got me to stretch my body and make it feel better. I think we forget to be mindful a lot, especially regarding our muscles. This reminded me to do so. Jenny- your routine was great. Allowing us to do our improv was so amazing. It showcased everyone's favorite moves! 

  Becca’s dance Collapse Becca - your song choice was phenomenal. I love Katy Perry! The dance was uplifting and did not fail to wake me up on a Monday morning!!!!! Great work! Gianna’s dance Collapse I really enjoyed it because Gianna incorporated a lot of yoga into it. Yoga is relaxing, soothing and is good for the mind. It blocks out a lot that goes on in my life and is a time to rejuvenate. Thank you Gianna!

  Deeya - your dance got everyone on their feet and brought such positivity to class this afternoon! The moves especially were great and fairly easy to catch on with yet well-thought out. Phenomenal job! Collapse Sofia - The salsa was amazing and also nostalgic for me as it brought me back to times when I took salsa lessons with my mother. You have great rhythm and it truly showed! 

  Sofia, Syd, Nati, Peter Collapse Teaching Kids Yoga:  Class Notes:  KIDS YOGA VIDEO:  We watched a very entertaining video that kids would find entertaining.  Can you picture yourself teaching this way? You could if you want to make it fun. Otherwise, you are teaching classes for adults. For kids, it's always playing. Every yoga pose she does she makes it very entertaining. This is a great way for kids to have fun while moving and feel entertained to do it again.  She uses so many visuals for everything that she does. Kids have to use a lot of imagination because the background is not changing at all.   MIAMI DADE WEBSITE:  volume 3 - dance - movement skills and underlying principles - explore nonlocomotor skills (bending, stretching) - C. becuase there is music and they are not jumping.  Content - what are you going to do to teach it.  - the only time you will show your lesson plan is when the principle watches the class, this is...

  1. Why is the  MindUp curriculum  an important addition to the general curriculum of students K-12? The MindUp curriculum, which emphasizes social-emotional learning and mindfulness and teaches students how to control their emotions, increase focus, and lower stress, is a valuable complement to the regular curriculum for students in grades K–12. These abilities improve students' academic achievement and general well-being by encouraging positive behaviors and creating a supportive learning environment. 2. Important Definitions: In dance or art, movement metaphors are expressive or symbolic gestures that stand in for concepts, feelings, or ideas. A dancer might, for instance, spread their arms wide to represent freedom or openness. Dance or art that prioritizes ideas and concepts over technical or artistic talent is referred to as conceptual dance or art. It involves using movement or artistic expression to explore a concept or deliver a message. Styles of Learning: Visu...