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Dance
This series explores various genres of dance, including forms indigenous to particular regions and cultures...
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Teaching Systems: Vocab Module, Vol. 7 - Shall We Dance? -
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COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: THEIR VALUES AND BENEFITS takes an in-depth look at popular school activities that enhance the learning experience, teach kids leadership and teamwork skills, and help them to become better students. Whether's writing for the school paper, acting in a play, singing in the choir, or running for student government, school activities help students excel and give them the skills and confidence they need to succeed in all aspects of their lives, In this series, middle and high school students will learn how to join or form a club that matches their interests, what kinds of opportunities are available to them, and how to make the most of the experience.
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All of the dances covered in the course — Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing — are tailored for the beginning dancer. Whether you have a partner or not, with some practice you’ll learn and master one or all of these dances in no time. Then you’ll be dancing the night away!
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Many children dream of being a ballerina. Chin raised with purpose, arms high above head, they twirl clumsily around the living room and leap tirelessly in the air. Sooner or later they're bound to say, I want to dance. Now what do you do? How do you know if the time is right? Where's the best place to start? InemGetting Started in Ballet/em, Anna Paskevska draws from her training at the Paris Opera Ballet School and and the Royal Ballet School in London and her career as a professional dancer and teacher to offer a step-by-step introduction to dance education for parents with children starting ballet.brbrPaskevska begins with a historical overview of dance and discusses the fundamental virtues and many life-long skills it imparts. Dance teaches children how to cooperate and support each other's efforts; encourages them to work in harmony with others; helps establish a child's spatial relationships; and promotes discipline and responsibility. Paskevska outlines the proper sequence for training in ballet based on a child's physical and mental development. She clearly demonstrates how ballet's early training, focusing on repetition of simple motion such as exercises at the barre and basic jumps, establish pathways for all later movements not only in ballet, but in modern dance, jazz, and tap as well.brbrWritten in a clear and accessible style and full of anecdotes from Paskevska's long professional dance-related career,emGetting Started in Ballet/emoffers helpful information on types of dance schools and how to select the right school for your child. Included is valuable information on choosing a dance instructor, the role both parents and teachers should play in a child's learning experience, and the qualities the ideal teacher should possess. Also discussed are more practical matters such as the appropriate clothing to wear while practicing, the importance of shoes that fit properly, how to secure pointe shoes, tips for avoiding injury, and how to @=k... ¸Qì ¾Úø
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