Table of Contents

PrefacePart I: A Framework for Teaching Children's DanceChapter 1: Understanding the Importance of Teaching Children's DanceWhat Is Children's Dance?Why Teach Children's Dance?What Are the Benefits and Learning Outcomes of Children's Dance?SummaryQuestions for ReflectionChapter 2: Presenting Essential Content for Children's DanceThe Elements of DanceThe Body SpaceTimeForceFlowRelationshipsDance Forms SummaryQuestions for ReflectionChapter 3: Designing a Dance ProgramPlanning a Yearlong Dance ProgramPlanning a Dance UnitPlanning the Dance LessonsInterdisciplinary ConnectionsSummaryQuestions for ReflectionChapter 4: Creating a Dance Education SettingClass SizeEquipment and Teaching MaterialsFacilitiesClass Frequency and Length Community CharacteristicsSchool PoliciesProgram AdvocacySummaryQuestions for ReflectionChapter 5: Making Teaching EffectiveUsing Different Teaching StylesHelping All Children LearnMotivating LearnersEstablishing Protocols and RulesMaking the Classroom SafePresenting DemonstrationsProviding FeedbackEngaging Students in PerformancesObserving DanceSummaryQuestions for ReflectionChapter 6: Assessing Children's Learning in DanceAssessment of Teaching EffectivenessTeacher Assessment of StudentsPeer AssessmentStudent Self-AssessmentSummaryQuestions for ReflectionPart II: Learning Experiences for Children's DanceChapter 7: Learning Experiences for Kindergarten, First, and Second GradesNeighborhood Friendship Streamer DanceFloating Clouds and Rain ShowersRun, Hop, Jump, SkipThe PlaygroundOcean Waves and SwimmersSpaghetti DanceBalloonsPercussion Instrument DanceThe Hungry CatCircus DanceChapter 8: Learning Experiences for Third, Fourth, and Fifth GradesDancing Homework MachineCreative Square DanceAction WordsFloat and PunchBaseball DanceBubblesBirthday CelebrationPartner DanceSport DanceDance MapsReferencesSuggested ReadingsAbout the Authors

About the Author

Theresa Purcell Cone has been a physical educator since 1975. She is a former president of the American National Dance Association and also a member of the editorial board of the American Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Stephen L. Cone is currently a Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Rowan University, New Jersey.