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18/04/2015 22:02
Students task two
Ways to discover the joy of dance Dance is a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity. Martha Graham, a famous American modern dancer and choreographer, stated that “Dance is the hidden language of the soul”. Do you consider dance as a language? Can we really express ourselves through...
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18/04/2015 21:50
Evaluation Grid
Both work in the classroom and at home will be evaluated according to the following grid: Presentation Rubric Poor 1 pts Fair 2 pts Good 3 pts Excellent 4...
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18/04/2015 21:35
Students' Task One
It’s time to split the class in four groups, choose one of the following tasks to fulfill in order to post it in this blog and to illustrate to the rest of your class. Here are the four groups: Group 1: Caterina S., Pietro, Raffaella, Simone, Rossella Group 2: Federico, Gisella, Maristella,...
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25/03/2015 21:50
Now it's time to learn the seven steps dance move
Well, well, well........Now let's see if you can do something more demanding!!! It's time for the seven step move. Try this move at least 3 times. If you pass this test you are ready to apply to the Riverdance ballet chorus!
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22/03/2015 08:51
Who wants to try the three dance move in Irish step dancing? Come on! Let's do it!
You are about to become a skillful Irish dancer! During your second or third gym class you can try the three dance move. Take a look at this video first, and then perform the steps several times and leave your comments and suggestions in the guestbook section so as your friends can learn...
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22/03/2015 08:29
Students, do you know why the Irish dance that way? You'd never guess.... Watch this video and leave a comment
After so much exercise you are tired and you want to take a break. In the meanwhile watch this funny video and learn how and why Irish dance spreads all across Ireland: post office queues and windy weather played a part in it.
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13/03/2015 15:42
Students, do you know why the Irish dance that way? You'd never guess.... So leave a comment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgFLcNKPXAU
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13/03/2015 15:23
Students, now take a look and learn you first steps of Irish dancing
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13/03/2015 15:00
Students, now take a look at this video and learn you first steps of Irish dancing..... and leave your comments in the guestbook
During your gym classes, ask your teacher if the class can be divided in groups, each group learning and performing its first steps in Irish dancing. Don't forget to bring a stereo player with you after having done a good selection of Irish tunes!
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27/02/2015 16:24
Montreal 2015
From March 29th to April 5th The World Irish Dancing Championships will be held in Montreal.