SMARTS From Heel to Toe | SMARTS Understanding the Power of Movement, Grades 4-8
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SMARTS From Heel to Toe, Grades 4-8 (Sydney M)
Get your body moving with this toe tapping class, all while learning about a truly American style of dance. Tap dance is a 300-year-old dance style, with origins in the fusion of British Isle and West African dance traditions. This combination created a uniquely American style of dance known, today as tap. Tap earned its name because of the unique sound that is created by the shoe/metal tapping the ground. We will learn some basic moves and use this classic style to tap to some modern hits! We welcome tap shoes but they are not required. Students must bring their own labeled lunch and drink.
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SMARTS Understanding the Power of Movement, Grades 4-8 (Margie R)
Dance is more than movement, alignment and musicality. It is important to understand that dance is a historical and cultural physical manifestation of people from all over the world. We believe this is an important tool in understanding the craft/profession of dance. Take a journey with us, and groove through different eras, cultures, and times. Students must bring their own labeled lunch and drink.
The SMARTS Double Duty of this pairing is an opportunity to both experience dance and understand its relevance in society.
