260 Contra and Norwegian Folk Dance—Face to Face!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012: 3:15 PM-5:15 PM
Convention Center: Ballroom B
Welcome! First, practice contra basics and then the movements of traditional Norwegian dances. These activities promote exercise and quick thinking in a fun, non-intimidating way. More than just steps, they help teach students how to listen to verbal cues for executing movement, to work together as partners and teams, to keep rhythm, to remember sequence patterns, and to improve social interaction. Standards for both Dance and PE are addressed.
Face to Face, Line to Line, It's Contra Time
Colleen West, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Velkommen Norske Folkdanser (Welcome to Norwegian Folk Dance)
Rebecca J. Gunderson, Mayville State University, Mayville, ND