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Create Your Own Dance Week!
Create Your Own Dance Week!
With the final full week of classes in tow, I would love to see students choreography potential! This will allow your students to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions through dance! Below is HOW to create a dance in a few simple steps! It would be amazing if students can submit a video instead of a Google Form to really show their growth & their beautiful dances!
With the final full week of classes in tow, I would love to see students choreography potential! This will allow your students to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions through dance! Below is HOW to create a dance in a few simple steps! It would be amazing if students can submit a video instead of a Google Form to really show their growth & their beautiful dances!
PreK-1st
PreK-1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of a read aloud of the book "Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky". This is your students INSPIRATION to come up with dance movements.
You can then play the song "This Little Light of Mine." (link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKkbIZtqhyQ
Have students come up with movements inspired by the book and the song.
Record the video of their original dance & share with Ms. English via email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or my number, 732-947-1661.
*This is the LAST week of classes. It would be amazing if students can submit a video instead of a Google Form to really show their growth & their beautiful dances!*
2nd-3rd
2nd-3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is "How To Choreograph A Dance Routine In 6 Simple Steps." This goes through how to create a dance. Students watch the video and then go through the steps to create their own dances with their theme of choice.
There is also a helpful article on how to create a dance (link below)
https://www.steezy.co/posts/how-to-choreograph-a-dance
Record a video of their original dance & share with Ms. English via email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or my number, 732-947-1661.
*This is the LAST week of classes. It would be amazing if students can submit a video instead of a Google Form to really show their growth & their beautiful dances!*
4th-6th
4th-6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is "How To Choreograph A Dance Routine In 6 Simple Steps." This goes through how to create a dance. Students watch the video and then go through the steps to create their own dances with their theme of choice.
There is also a helpful article on how to create a dance (link below)
https://www.steezy.co/posts/how-to-choreograph-a-dance
Record a video of their original dance & share with Ms. English via email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or my number, 732-947-1661.
*This is the LAST week of classes. It would be amazing if students can submit a video instead of a Google Form to really show their growth & their beautiful dances!*
Dances From Around the World
Dances From Around the World
Puerto Rico!
Puerto Rico!
Scholars, we are continuing our unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from Puerto Rico this week! Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
Scholars, we are continuing our unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from Puerto Rico this week! Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
PreK-1st
PreK-1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of students participating in Zumba for Kids! Zumba is an exercise form that came from basic salsa steps. All students have to do is follow along with the video! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd-3rd
2nd-3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of basic Salsa steps.
The major type of music coming out of Puerto Rico is salsa, the rhythm of the islands. Its name literally translated as the "sauce" that makes parties happen. Originally developed within the Puerto Rican community of New York, it draws heavily from the musical roots of the Cuban and the African-Caribbean experience.
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th-6th
4th-6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of basic Salsa steps.
The major type of music coming out of Puerto Rico is salsa, the rhythm of the islands. Its name literally translated as the "sauce" that makes parties happen. Originally developed within the Puerto Rican community of New York, it draws heavily from the musical roots of the Cuban and the African-Caribbean experience.
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Dances From Around the World
Dances From Around the World
Scholars, we are starting a Unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from all regions in Africa. Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
Scholars, we are starting a Unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from all regions in Africa. Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
PreK-1st
PreK-1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of African Dance Movements! All students have to do is follow along with the video! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd-3rd
2nd-3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of "How to Network". A dance originated in Ghana.
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th-6th
4th-6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of "How to Dance Azonto, Shoki & Commercial African Dances."
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Dances From Around the World
Dances From Around the World
Scholars, we are starting a Unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from all regions in Africa. Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
Scholars, we are starting a Unit on dances from around the world! We are learning dances from all regions in Africa. Follow the YouTube links below to complete this weeks AWESOME assignment!
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
PreK- 1st
PreK- 1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of African Dance Movements! All students have to do is follow along with the video! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd - 3rd
2nd - 3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of "How to Dance Gwara Gwara ". The Gwara Gwara is a South African Dance move created by dance music artist DJ Bongz. It became viral after Rihanna performed it in her grammy performance. You might have also seen this in many music videos like Childish Gambino's, "This is America"!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th - 6th
4th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of "How to Dance Gwara Gwara ". The Gwara Gwara is a South African Dance move created by dance music artist DJ Bongz. It became viral after Rihanna performed it in her grammy performance. You might have also seen this in many music videos like Childish Gambino's, "This is America"!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Body Parts & Isolation Week!
Body Parts & Isolation Week!
Isolation means "Movement of one part of the body independently of the rest." This means that you isolate one part of your body, which moves, while the rest of your body remains completely still.
Isolation means "Movement of one part of the body independently of the rest." This means that you isolate one part of your body, which moves, while the rest of your body remains completely still.
To receieve weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating i the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
PreK- 1st
PreK- 1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of the dance FOOTLOOSE! All students have to do is follow along with the video! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd - 3rd
2nd - 3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of students dancing to "Foot Shake" Challenge. Students must create & record your own video with ANY body part isolation or follow along with the video! You can record normally or on Tik Tok. If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th - 6th
4th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of dancers using only their hand isolation! Students must create & record your own video with ANY body part isolation or follow along with the video! You can record normally or on Tik Tok. If possible-participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Prop Week!
Prop Week!
Props are objects that dancers manipulate or use to enhance the dance. Dancers from all different cultures use props in many ways. Often dancers hold props like canes, ribbons, or glow sticks. Props may be manipulated for many reasons (for example, to exaggerate gestures, to create rhythms, to convey ideas or feelings.)
Props are objects that dancers manipulate or use to enhance the dance. Dancers from all different cultures use props in many ways. Often dancers hold props like canes, ribbons, or glow sticks. Props may be manipulated for many reasons (for example, to exaggerate gestures, to create rhythms, to convey ideas or feelings.)
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating in the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating in the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
PreK- 1st
PreK- 1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of a dance using a ribbon or scarf. Find a ribbon or scarf or ANYTHING as a prop to use and follow along the video. If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd - 3rd
2nd - 3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of students dancing with the prop - glowsticks. Get the WHOLE family together to create & record your own video with ANY props in the house! You can record normally or on Tik Tok. If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th - 6th
4th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of a hip hop dance using the prop- canes. Get the WHOLE family together to create & record a video with ANY props in the house! You can record normally or on Tik Tok. If possible-participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Tik Tok Week!
Tik Tok Week!
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating in the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating in the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
Pre-K - 1st
Pre-K - 1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of Ciara & Russell Wilson's family doing Tik Tok Dance Challenges! Get the WHOLE family together to create & record your own Tik Tok Challenge! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
The song is "Something New"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zZhHYh3QN4
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd - 3rd
2nd - 3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of Ciara & Russell Wilson's family doing Tik Tok Dance Challenges! Get the WHOLE family together to create & record your own Tik Tok Challenge! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
The song is "Something New"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zZhHYh3QN4
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th - 6th
4th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of LeBron James' family doing Tik Tok Dance Challenges! Get the WHOLE family together to create & record your own Tik Tok Challenge! If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
DANCE TEAM ONLY
DANCE TEAM ONLY
DANCE TEAM, watch & learn the "Sunday Best" combination. Have someone record you dancing & share with me via email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or text, 732-947-1661. Ms. English is going to make an awesome VIRTUAL performance & put together all of you dancing in ONE video!
Self Care Week
Self Care Week
Welcome back from Spring Break!
Welcome back from Spring Break!
To receive weekly participation credit, students can take a video or picture participating in the dance and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR students can follow along to the video and then fill out the "Weekly Participation" button reflecting on the movement they learned.
FINALLY, if dancing is not possible, below is a "Self Care Check In" button. Have your student fill out the questions & submit via Google Forms. This will count as their weekly participation grade.
Pre-K - 1st
Pre-K - 1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of a 7 minute yoga video for young scholars! Have students follow along to the video for a few minutes of "mindfulness movement". If possible- PLEASE grab a pillow and participate with your student!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
2nd - 3rd
2nd - 3rd
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of celebrities doing their own version of Drake's "Tootsie Slide". Have students follow along to the video or create their own dance to Drake's "Tootsie Slide". If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
4th - 6th
4th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a YouTube link of dancers doing their own version of Drake's "Tootsie Slide". Have students follow along to the video or create their own dance to Drake's "Tootsie Slide". If possible- participate with your student & have them teach YOU the dance!
For credit, you can take a video or picture of your student participating and share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661. OR you can have your student follow along to the video and then fill out the form below to receive participation credit.
Coronavirus - Social Distancing - Hand Washing Assignment
Coronavirus - Social Distancing - Hand Washing Assignment
PreK-1st
PreK-1st
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Watch the above video about Washing Hands. Click on the button below to fill out the quiz & click Submit at the end.
2nd-4th
2nd-4th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Watch the above video about COVID-19. Click on the button below to fill out the quiz & click Submit at the end.
5th - 6th
5th - 6th
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Read the attached article about COVID-19. Click on the button below to fill out the quiz & click Submit at the end.
Choreography Week!
Choreography Week!
PreK - 1st Grade
PreK - 1st Grade
Week 4
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a worksheet of engaging activities to do with your student! You can print of out the worksheet and share it with Ms. English or take a picture or video of your student participating in one of the dances *Extra* Dance vidoes (located top right corner of website)
Share with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661.
2nd - 3rd Grade
2nd - 3rd Grade
Week 4
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Click on the "Choreography Week Directions" ABOVE
Following the directions in the document ABOVE
Share the "Choreography Study Worksheet" with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661.
*Remember take a video of your dance and share it as well!*
4th - 6th Grade
4th - 6th Grade
Week 4
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Click on the "Choreography Week Directions" ABOVE
Following the directions in the document ABOVE
Share the "Choreography Study Worksheet" with Ms. English via her email, renglish@nps.k12.nj.us or her text only number (732) 947-1661.
*Remember take a video of your dance and share it as well!*
5 fun online dance activities to keep preschoolers engaged (2).pdfPreK - 1st Grade
PreK - 1st Grade
Week 3
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Attached is a worksheet of engaging activities to do with your student! Take a picture or video of your student participating in one of these awesome activities for extra dance credit!
2nd - 3rd Grade
2nd - 3rd Grade
Week 3
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Click on the "Hip Hop Warm Up"
Take a picture or video of your student participating in the workout!
Share with Ms. English's email - renglish@nps.k12.nj.us
4th - 6th Grade
4th - 6th Grade
Week 3
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Click on the "Kobe Bryant Tap Dance Worksheet"
Fill out the worksheet and click "Share"
Share with Ms. English's email - renglish@nps.k12.nj.us
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