PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics

 Social interaction  Aerobic Exercise  Increased exposure to Rhythm  Alternative to sports  Improved balance and Coordination  Artistic form of self-expression  A lifelong activity  Fun

 Floor  Acoustics  Equipment  Music

 Sound System Speakers Amplifier Microphone CD player

 Recordings vs live music Can listen to recordings over and over Older music more available on recordings Various types  CD  Tape  MP3 Less people available for various types of music  Folk  International

 Outcomes Objectives  Based on Standards  Assessment Skill level Cognitive level Social level

 Warm-up Must be specific  Instructional sequence Use SAM’s – only revised  Can be more than 5-9  Break into sections and teach No slow motion demo or dry run Practice includes broken down sections

 Etiquette Manners in dancing Social aids  Name tags? “Cutting in” on others Ghost partners

 Make sure information is on the appropriate level for students  SAFETY!  Comfort in groups or partners  Emphasize cues in dance Use cue cards?  Demonstrate the dance for them Let them see what it looks like.

 Practical test Student ability to perform dance  Subjective rating scale  Written test Quiz – steps Etiquette?

 Projects  Bulletin boards  Recital / dance performance Flash Mob?

 Family Dances Father-daughter dance  Social Events School dances Weddings  Parties  Senior Dances