Dance Education

Teaching students how to make the dancers artifacts called Poi can be fun. Materials do not cost much and the simple instructions are easy to follow.

Apr 24, 2009 - Jo Murphy

The Maori poitoa was used in action songs and has become simply POI. As it evolved the kiitoa became POI that are seen much today.

Mar 28, 2009 - Jo Murphy

Teaching students to dance can be daunting if you're not a confident dancer yourself but it can also be a rewarding teaching experience if you follow a few simple steps.

Feb 27, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Dr. Schaffer and Erik Stern show how, even though it seems counter-intuitive, to link math and dance. They claim both are a creative exploration of space and time.

Sep 6, 2008 - Jo Murphy

Does the idea of Filipino prisoners dancing on YouTube have relevance for the rest of the world? Will this form of creative expression become accepted internationally?

Jul 5, 2008 - Jo Murphy

Sean is a comedian, rap singer, dancer, storyteller, actor and hip-hop didge player. He uses these gifts to take a lively look at his Aboriginal and Australian identity.

Mar 21, 2008 - Jo Murphy

The rich hip hop genre evolved from youth culture. This research assignment asks students to submerge in the influences that propelled the development of the dance.

Feb 22, 2008 - Jo Murphy

The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.

Jan 8, 2008 - Jo Murphy

Explore the history of stepping in the United States from its little known origins to its recent prevalence in society and the media.

Oct 15, 2007 - Sophia Russell

Debra Bono teaches a dance routine which exudes cultural material. This cardio workout can be a stimulous resource for related activities in the classroom.

Sep 26, 2007 - Jo Murphy

This short lesson explains how to mime the dance of the Preying Mantis with students. Add sound through improvisation and capture the dance on Webcam.

Sep 22, 2007 - Jo Murphy

Psychotherapists can suggest healthy and wholesome experiences that will encourage optimal development of positive, participating and proactive students.

Sep 11, 2007 - Jo Murphy

Students will work through dance movement expressing the birthing of self as a butterfly in an Easter theme. Further exploration of other mediums will be encouraged.

Mar 10, 2007 - Jo Murphy

Before thirty Nureyev was being called "the greatest living dancer of all time." He stretched past the limits of dance extending the power of his chosen medium.

Sep 21, 2006 - Jo Murphy