Grades K-12: Creative Movement: Dance Fundamentals for Arts-Integration

Content Provider		The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts
Contact Information		Jessi Kolodziej jkolodziej@thecowlescenter.org 528 Hennepin Ave S Suite 303 Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States Phone: (612) 465-0220 Fax: (612) 436-4074
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Maximum Number of Participants		30 students (depending on area there can be more)
Minimum Number of Participants		6 students
Primary Disciplines		Collaboration, Fine Arts, Health/Physical Education, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Standards, Dance
Program Description		Partnering with the classroom teacher, the teaching artist will integrate a dance lesson into the desired subject area in order to enhance student learning through meaningful movement experiences. Through dance, students will connect critical thinking, creativity and movement for a full- bodied learning experience. For example: Tie a math concept, such as fractions or percentages, into a movement class. This is open to any subject area.
Program Format		1. Define what concept needs to be addressed 2. Define what creative movement is 3. Work on understanding the subject better through movement exercises and partnered activities 4. Discuss as a class if concept is better understood
Objectives		develop an appreciation for creative movement discover how creative movement can help with core curriculum understanding engage in a new way of learning ideas
National Standards to which this program aligns		National Standards: Content Standard: 1: Identifying and demonstrating movement elements and skills in performing dance - Students accurately identify and demonstrate basic dance steps, positions, and patterns for dance from two different styles or traditions - Students demonstrate accurate memorization and reproduction of movement sequences - Students describe the action and movement elements observed in a dance, using appropriate movement/dance vocabulary - Content Standard: 3: Understanding dance as a way to create and communicate meaning - - Students observe and explain how different accompaniment (such as sound, music, spoken text) can affect the meaning of a dance - Content Standard: 5: Demonstrating and understanding dance in various cultures and historical periods - - Students competently perform folk and/or classical dances from various cultures; describe similarities and differences in steps and movement style
Program Length		60 Minutes (can be flexible)
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		By Request Cost: $175.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $150.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		An invoice will be sent once program is requested and confirmed through CILC
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
Recording Notes		Recording is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We require schools to dial in to our IP address. Our IP is 75.146.164.90

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Grade K: Heart "E" Heart: A Healthy Lifestyle for Kids

Content Provider		South Central Kansas Education Service Center-The Service Center at Clearwater
Contact Information		Debbie Ives dives@sckesc.org PO Box 160 13939 Diagonal Road Clearwater, KS 67026 United States Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115 Fax: (620) 584-3307
Program Type		Program Series This is an outline for an introductory program but there are 5 additional programs in this series that are available upon request.
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Public Library: Library Patrons
Maximum Number of Participants		30
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Health/Physical Education
Secondary Disciplines		Literacy, Problem Solving
Program Description		Children will meet and interact with Heart “E” Heart who is actually a fully-costumed, loveable character. She will tell the children a simple story, teach them an appropriate song that coincides with the theme, demonstrate and practice a fun exercise/game for movement, and learn how to make an easy, healthy snack. Parent take-home letters and wellness coloring pages are additional options that can be sent along with activity packets.
Program Format		1. Intro. by Heart “E” Heart 2. Story and discussion 3. Theme song 4. Movement activity 5. Healthy snack demonstration 6. Closing discussion and joke
Objectives		The student will: -begin to understand the importance of regular physical activity -discuss outdoor safety -compare healthy vs. unhealthy foods
National Standards to which this program aligns		NPH.K-12.1 MOVEMENT FORMS A physically educated student •Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. NPH.K-12.2 MOVEMENT CONCEPTS A physically educated student •Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. NPH.K-12.3 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A physically educated student •Exhibits a physically active lifestyle. NPH.K-12.4 PHYSICAL FITNESS A physically educated student •Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. NPH.K-12.5 RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR A physically educated student •Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. NPH.K-12.6 RESPECT FOR OTHERS A physically educated student •Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. NPH.K-12.7 UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGE A physically educated student •Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Current Kansas PE Standards: Content Standard: Motor Skills Standard 1: The student demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Benchmark 1: The student will demonstrate various locomotor patterns, balances, ball handling skills, and rhythms. Content Standard: Learning Concepts Standard 2: The student demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Benchmark 1: The student will identify the cognitive concepts associated with locomotion and body awareness. Content Standard: Active Participation Standard 3: The student participates regularly in physical activity. Benchmark 1: The student will participate in non-structured and structured physical activities. Content Standard: Physical Fitness Standard 4: The student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Benchmark 1: The student will achieve a level of fitness and muscular strength. Content Standard: Personal and Social Behavior Standard 5: The student exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. Benchmark 1: The student will exhibit self-discipline, respect for others and the learning environment, as well as appropriate levels of sportsmanship. Content Standard: Activity Appreciation Standard 6: The student values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. Benchmark 1: The student will engage in various physical activities.
Program Length		30 minutes for grades PK-K
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $125.00 View Only Cost: $125.00 Point to Point Cost: $125.00 By Request Cost: $125.00
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 72 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP Internet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		minimum speed 384K maximum speed 768K We will dial out to your school using our bridge. Arrangements may be made with special needs.

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