PE Central's Dance Lesson Idea of the Month

Note from Editor Brenda Goodwin about 2009 Theme: We are excited to let you know that starting in Sept. 2009 we will be focusing on incorporating cross-curricular dance ideas into our dance idea of the month activities. Each month we will focus on a different country and the dance activities that represent that country. For each dance we hope to include maps, climate information, cultural knowledge, and phrases from the language of the highlighted country. By the end of the year you will have an entire world festival ready to share with your students, parents and and fellow teachers.

2009 Dances

• January (Movin’, Groovin’ and Gettin’ Strong)
• February (Dancing on Different Levels)
• March (Stepping to Your Own Rhythm)
• April (Great Balls of Fire – I Got Locomotor Skills)
• May (Swing Dance Combinations)
• September (Israeli Folk Dance)
• October (Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Polka)
• November (Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Dance)

2008 Dances

• February (Dance Combinations for the Non-Dancers)
• March (Dancing Letters)
• April (Jumping Jack Mania)
• May (Maypole Dance)
• September (Rhythm Stick Routine)
• October (Parachute Dance)
• November (Jump Band Hokey-Pokey)
• December (Bouncing to the Jingle Bell Rock)

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