My Ideal Dance Studio

 

 


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Ancient Curriculum

American Curriculum (1893, 1918, 1960s)

How to create a content based curriculum

Holistic Curriculum

MindUP

An educational program that includes mindfulness and meditation practices such as:

Brain Breaks
 Focus
Happiness
Kindness
Gratitude Journaling
 Brain fitness: resilience, self-awareness, critical thinking
Management of one's own brain/reality.
Working with parents.
Including evidence based research
 Positive Psychology.
 
Behavior Curriculum (Action Plan)

Process (relationship)  vs. Goal (task) Oriented Approach
 
ESL (SAFE)

Teaching Philosophy Statement
The philosophy statement often attempts to express what methods of teaching the teacher practices. 
 

Vision & Mission

 

 I

 

Unit: Safe & Creative Learning Environment

Theme: My Ideal Dance Studio

 

Introduction 

A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse. The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the teaching and practice of dance art. A good dance studio gives students the ability to take classes in different genres of dance starting at any age or skill level. Having a comfortable and encouraging space allows students to develop their skills, build confidence, and have fun at the same time.



II

Learning Objectives


  • Understand the concept of a safe and creative dance studio
  • Explain the vision of the ideal dance studio
  • Gather awareness of the requirements of an actual dance studio
  • Experience designing a functional dance studio
 

III

 

Main Lesson

 

1

 (1:17:00 - 1:25:53)


Question 1

According to Dr. Huberman, what are the factors that make creativity possible?

 

2

 Do Schools Kill Creativity?

 

Sir Kenneth Robinson
(8:42- 17:44)
 
Question 2

 Based on Kenneth Robinson's speech, how can we create a safe and creative learning space for dance? What is creativity?


3

 Safe Dance Practice

https://danceteachingideas.com/safe-dance-practice-setting-up-a-classroom-that-supports-creativity/ 

 Question 3

What does it mean supporting the students' investigations by building a classroom environment that promotes divergent and convergent learning?

 

 4

 

a)

 5 Requirements to open a dance studio

 https://www.kydemy.com/en/posts/five-requirements-to-open-a-dance-studio/

 

b)

7 Qualities of a Good Dance Studio 

 https://danceatcsda.com/7-qualities-of-a-good-dance-studio/

 

c)

Dance Studio Specifications 

Specifications

 https://www.profitableventure.com/best-dimension-size-dance-studio/

 

 

 

IV

 A Note to Remember

 A Safe dance practice is the holistic approach to the art and science of dance which assists me in maintaining optimum physical and emotional well-being as a dancer. It aims to prevent dance related injuries and how to treat injuries should they occur.



V

Case Study 

1

Lauri Gregoire

  Lauri Gregoire is the owner and director of the Bellevue Dance Center. According to Gregoire, the first step to starting a dance studio is to draw up a good business plan in order to get the necessary financial help, and the next step involves finding a location for the studio. With helpful information one can make the appropriate renovations to transform a space into a dance studio.

 

 

Question 4

Watch the video above and now compare and contrast your ideas with the tips shared by the studio owner.

 

2

Framing our Practice

 

 Question 5

What makes dance such a special art form?
 
 

VI

Activities

 

1

My Ideal Studio

Base on the information shared above, what would be your ideal dance studio? Post your answer  on your Discussion.

 

2

 Get into groups of 3 and share your ideas about  your ideal dance studio. 


VII

Journaling

 

VIII

Glossary 


IX

Sources

What Makes a Great Studio.  https://www.k2dancestudios.com/dance-studio/what-makes-a-great-dance-studio/

Safe Dance Practice. https://hscdance.weebly.com/safe-dance-practice.html


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