Creative Dance for Children

 

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Minilessons

Spencer Edwards

Anna Backman


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 Hampshire College • Mettler Archive • Creative Dance for Children, pt. 1

This Hampshire College's video shows the creative dance process back when no one was doing it. It illustrates Laban's movement theories. It looks and sound dated, but it is nevertheless an important reference for dance teachers looking for creative ways of teaching authentic movement.
 
 
 
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Questions 


a) Please, give your feedback about this historic video.

b) How would you adapt it in order to be used to teach children today?
 
 
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