497 Pushing the Envelope: Choreographic Tools for Grades 6-12

Friday, April 1, 2011: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Convention Center: Ballroom 20A
Presiders: Karla Canamar, Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX; and Jessica L. Baker, Dallas ISD, Carrollton, TX
Speakers: Jessica Baker, Dallas ISD, Carrollton, TX; and Karla Mercado, Dallas ISD, Denton, TX
Have you experienced difficulty engaging students in the choreography process, or do you question why your concept of a dance is not connecting with your students? This workshop will assist in providing tools needed to enhance the choreographic process with the use of movement symbols. The National Dance Standards place a high significance on student based work through choreography, which in return encourages positive self and social relationships. This will be an audience participation workshop.