Develops technical proficiency and creative movement skills across various styles. Examines choreographic principles alongside the historical and cultural origins of diverse global dance forms.
Visual presentation for the Hip Hop 8-Count Mastery lesson, featuring technique breakdowns and performance goals.
A student-facing quiz to assess understanding of hip hop counting, the purpose of rhythm, and dance vocabulary, designed with a modern studio aesthetic.
A detailed lesson plan for teaching an 8-count hip hop dance sequence, including time allocations, instructional strategies, and specific technique breakdowns for Waving, Toyman, and Loose Legs.
A final reflection and ethics worksheet for students to discuss choreography ownership and the future of digital dance.
A visual presentation exploring the digital shift in dance, focusing on TikTok, YouTube, and the ethics of choreography ownership in the 21st century.
A student planning worksheet for the final fusion choreography project, helping students organize their concepts, techniques, and 32-count phrases.
A choreography planning sheet for students to design a 16-count fusion routine that combines elements of breaking, popping, and global pop styles.
A student analysis worksheet for Lesson 4, guiding students through a visual analysis of Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' and its three distinct sections.
Final project slides for Lesson 5, guiding students through the creation of a 'Fusion Study' that synthesizes various modern dance techniques.
A visual presentation examining the 21st-century globalization of pop dance, specifically K-Pop and Afrobeats, and their relationship with American Hip Hop.
A teacher rubric for assessing the 'Kingdom Creator' project, focusing on the clarity of movement rules, social hierarchy, and the transmission of technique.
Introductory slides for Lesson 4, highlighting Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' and his use of dance to chronicle the African-American experience. Includes Horton technique basics.
A student worksheet for planning a custom codified movement system, including hierarchy, posture rules, and footwork.
A student worksheet for analyzing the transition of street dance into the commercial mainstream via MTV, discussing visibility, authenticity, and iconic artists of the 80s and 90s.
Final reflection and unit wrap-up material for Lesson 5, encouraging students to synthesize their learning about Hip Hop's history, social dynamics, and global impact.
Final assessment and matching activity for Lesson 5, where students trace the DNA of Bronx Hip Hop into modern global dance forms like K-Pop.
Instructions for the 'Kingdom Creator' project, where groups design their own codified movement system and hierarchy.
A set of printable movement cards for the 'Chance Dance' activity, where students draw cards to determine the order and speed of their choreography.
A visual presentation exploring the transition of street dance into the commercial mainstream via MTV, discussing visibility, authenticity, and iconic artists of the 80s and 90s.
Slide deck for Lesson 5 exploring the global spread of Hip Hop and its influence on K-Pop choreography, focusing on 'glocalization'.
A student project guide for Lesson 5, where students propose a method to document a local or family tradition as a final assessment.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 5, including notes on globalization, cultural appropriation, and instructions for the final project proposal.
Culminating slides for Lesson 5, exploring globalization, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation, and methods for documenting traditions.
A teacher facilitation guide for the Respectful Rhythms seminar, including case studies, guiding questions, and an observation checklist.
A student worksheet for Lesson 4 where students analyze the visual and symbolic elements of specific Indigenous Powwow regalia styles.
A seminar preparation and final reflection worksheet for the Respectful Rhythms lesson, focusing on the ethics of dance preservation.
A teacher guide for Lesson 4 providing context on the distinction between regalia and costumes, along with instructional notes on various Powwow dance styles.
Educational slides for the Respectful Rhythms lesson, exploring the ethics of cultural appreciation vs. appropriation in dance.
Slides for Lesson 4 exploring the significance of regalia and intertribal unity in North American Indigenous Powwow traditions.
A facilitation guide for teachers to lead a physical 'costume challenge' experiment, simulating historical movement restrictions with modern objects.
A design thinking and conceptual sketching guide for students to create a ritual costume representing an element of nature.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, providing a framework for a Socratic seminar on the commercialization and cultural evolution of street dance.
A formal rubric for the final Rule Breaker Project, assessing students on their manifesto, choreographic choices, performance presence, and historical connection.
A student worksheet for Lesson 3 focusing on visualizing polyrhythms and analyzing the communicative dialogue between drummers and dancers.
Teacher answer key for Lesson 5, detailing the cultural origins of fusion dance elements and providing pedagogical context for the final reflection.
Student worksheet for Lesson 5, identifying the cultural contributions to fusion dances like Salsa and Tap and reflecting on the broader sequence.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for Lesson 1, including instructions for the Versailles simulation and discussion prompts.
