#1: Birthday Chance Dance
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Distance learning has inspired me to organize each unit with activities that stand on their own but can be combined into a multi-layered piece. The first unit will focus on birthdays. We all have one. The dates, astrology signs, stories, and traditions create a fun platform for dance making and conversation. I’m looking forward to sharing this new series. Let’s celebrate our special day with some dance making during #distancelearning Project #1: Birthday Chance Dance Still at home, birthday celebrations continue. In your house: Lesson 1:
Month_ _/ Day_ _ 0- Jump 1- Run 2- Spin 3- Punch 4- Melt 5- Rise 6- Skip 7- Explode 8- Balance 9- Kick Example: 11/08= Run, run, jump, balance. *if your number repeats, create two variations of the movement. Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
Lesson 4:
Lesson 5: Put it all together!
DETAILS: HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY CHANCE DANCE:
Suggested educational resources: Bringing words to life: (Lesson 2 & 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=gb67f2HLVGM&feature=emb_logo Bill T Jones discusses Story/Time. The creative process and putting stories together in a random order. (Lesson 1 & 5) https://vimeo.com/34480831 Merce Cunningham and Chance Procedure (Lesson 1 & 5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=zhK3Ep4HiI0&feature=emb_logo *Academic schedules vary, determine the lesson order to fit your particular needs, environment, and level of the dancer.
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In your house:
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In your house:
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In your house:
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In your house:
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In your house:
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In your house:
Have fun moving in this defined space and use any of the suggestions below to expand on this mini dance. Remember this can be as simple or complex as you want. It’s yours to make. Take your time and play! Can you:
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