iMovie

This week has been full of discovery. This time, in video, cinematography, splicing, music, storyboards. imovie come automatically with any mac computer and is such a resourceful tool that can be used in the classroom. It is straightforward and easy to use, so in dance I will be able to video and edit my students performances, create DVDs of shows, or even produce commercials or advertisements. It will also be useful to teach my students how to use it as a tool for producing good audition videos that will be more professional, but also simple to complete.

Check it out!!
imovie

Freeplay Music

I know this one was introduced to us in class, but I'm seriously just so excited cause it'll assist in dance so much!!

freeplaymusic.com

so often you'll be working on a piece and you need to find appropriate music, but want something that's not necessarily well known. This is perfect cause you can search for music by the feeling and it's completely legal and free!!

Copyright

This first video evidently violates copyright laws as this is a professional performance that has been videoed from an audience member from the audience and then posted on youtube. In order to first video this and then to post it, they would have to obtain the rights to the music and the choreography, neither of which they had.



This next video is better with copyright because it never uses more than 10% of the video and it's very spliced up, however I think that they would need to have rights to use the song and then posting it on the internet. Also, they title it "Disney Love," however not all this footage is Disney.

Why creative dance?

build balance and coordination

increase muscle strength

increase muscle endurance

build flexibility

encourage team work, co operation and group skills

develop an awareness of beat, rhythm and movement to music skills

develop an understanding of musical qualities and the relationship of music to emotion and mood

Teaching Children with Disabilities

Choose some music options that have a strong beat, are age appropriate, and are not too fast

Think through how your students might move to the music, and predict any problems or issues

Check your room or venue for safety and ease of access

Locate any props, aids or equipment needed for your session (such as silk ribbons, needed for this activity)

Read entire article: http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/48254.aspx

This article gives some really good basic concepts to know and teach before teaching students with disabilities how to dance.

Class Website!!

Check out my new class website!!