Introductions San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools P.L.A.C.E. Performance RIMS California Arts Project California County Superintendents Education Services Association (CCSESA) Funders: California Arts Council and the Hewlett Foundation

Essential Question How do we build the creative process into the dance technique class?

Contemporary Dance Class “The primary purpose…is to awaken the senses and prepare the body and mind for learning…” Rebecca Enghauser (JOPERD 2007) Associate Professor of Dance University of Georgia

Considering our Experience Jigsaw the Article: Developing Listening Bodies in the Dance Technique Class By Rebecca Enghauser Associate Professor of Dance University of Georgia

Things to consider and discuss at your table Ideas agreed with in the section Ideas not agreed with in the section Ideas which are new to you What connections can you make between your section of the article and the processes used in the morning technique class? Chart out responses to share with whole group

Lunch

Hip-Hop Technique Class

Classroom Translation Prompt: Focus on one type of dance technique class you provide your student dancers. How can you incorporate one or more of the five processes into your technique class to deepen student creativity in the class?

Reflection Prompt: How did the day expand your thinking about use of the creative process in a technique class?

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