Teaching Children Dance

Teaching Children Dance is back with a fourth edition that includes new material for physical education, dance, and classroom settings, as well as instructional videos and online resources. The text is organized into two parts, with part I providing the foundation for developing dance learning experiences and part II containing creative and choreographed learning experiences. It offers insight into designing lessons for students of all skill levels, including those with disabilities, and provides teaching strategies, assessment tools, and effective demonstrations to make the learning experience fun and motivating.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Teaching Children Dance is back and better than ever! The fourth edition of this essential text retains all the beloved features of previous editions while offering significant updates and fresh content.

Whats New in This Edition?

The text now includes two new chapters, featuring 32 engaging learning experiences for popular, fitness, and social dances, as well as folk and cultural dances based on traditional movements and songs from around the globe.

Instructional videos showcasing teaching techniques, movements, and dances from the two new chapters are also included, providing visual aids for educators. Additionally, online resources, accessible through HK Propel, offer PowerPoint presentations,gradable assessments, and forms that can be used as-is or adapted to suit individual needs.

Other exciting new material includes suggested answers to chapter-ending reflection questions, updates to discussions on dance and the whole-child education initiative, expanded coverage of how 21st-century skills promote creative thinking, collaboration, communication, global awareness, and self-direction, and a comprehensive description of the link between dance and the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Dance, an Inherent Component of Education

Coauthor Susan Flynn emphasizes that this latest edition of Teaching Children Dance brings a fresh perspective focused on dance as an inherent component of a child's education. Since the last edition, educational issues have shifted towards equipping students with knowledge and skills that can be applied to various aspects of their lives. Dance is one mode of learning that involves using the body and senses to gather information, communicate, and demonstrate conceptual understanding.

By incorporating dance into the curriculum, educators can foster a holistic approach to education that promotes physical fitness, creativity, self-expression, and cultural awareness. Teaching Children Dance provides a comprehensive resource for dance educators, offering valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance the learning experience for students of all ability levels.

Whether you're a dance teacher, physical education instructor, or classroom teacher, this edition is a must-have for anyone passionate about promoting dance education and nurturing the potential of young dancers. So, embrace the power of dance and let Teaching Children Dance be your guide to creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive and excel.

Weight: 874g
Dimension: 216 x 282 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718213159
Edition number: Fourth Edition