136Tuesday, March 30, 2004

8:00 AM-5:00 PMConvention Center:356/357
NDA/National Dance Association
Recreational Dance Day!
Dancing for fun in class and community settings attracts big crowds! Participants in this all-day workshop will learn a wide range of dances and strategies for teaching large groups effectively, from some of our nation's most popular educators! Teachers at all levels will benefit as we practice balance, timing, agility, style, leadership, followership, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution. Learning competencies, strategies for closing the gaps in learning,and positive partnering will be addressed. Enjoy this full-day of fun and exercise while learning excellent teaching methods and exploring many cultures!
Keyword(s): dance education, professional preparation, violence/prevention
Presiders: Anne Stewart, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX; and John P. Bennett, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Speakers: Anne Stewart, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX; John P. Bennett and Zack P. Bennett, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC; Ronnie Akers, State University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA; Colleen N. West and Susanne Johnson Davis, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; and Clersida Garcia and Luis Garcia, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Speakers:
8:00 - 8:15 AM ..... Introductions and Preparations
Anne Stewart, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX and John P. Bennett, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
8:15 - 10:00 AM Appalachian to Country Western Dance!!!
John P. Bennett and Zack P. Bennett, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
10:15 AM - 12:00 noon ..... Swing and Afro-Cuban Rhythms!!!
Ronnie Akers, State University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA
1:00 - 2:45 PM ..... Squares and Contras!!!
Susanne Johnson Davis and Colleen N. West, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
3:00 - 4:45 PM ..... Cumbias, Salsas and More!!!
Clersida Garcia and Luis Garcia, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
4:45 - 5:00 PM ..... Bringing it All Together!!!
John P. Bennett, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC and Anne Stewart, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX

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