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Creative Dance for All Ages 2nd Edition

by Gilbert, Anne Green

Book Details

Publisher:Human Kinetics
Published:2015-01-28
Pages:376
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This second edition of the classic text directs dance teachers through what they need to know to teach creative dance from pre-K through adult levels in a variety of settings. It includes a sequential curriculum, lesson plans, editable forms, and teacher strategies created by master teacher Anne Green Gilbert.

Our Review

This comprehensive guide to creative dance instruction provides educators with everything needed to build movement-based learning experiences from preschool through adulthood. Master teacher Anne Green Gilbert delivers a structured yet flexible approach featuring sequential curriculum plans, ready-to-use lesson designs, and practical teaching strategies that work across diverse educational environments. The inclusion of editable forms makes customization straightforward for dance teachers working in schools, studios, or community programs.

What sets this resource apart is its remarkable adaptability—whether you're introducing preschoolers to basic movement concepts or guiding adults through expressive dance exploration, the methodology scales appropriately while maintaining creative integrity. The second edition preserves Gilbert's foundational BrainDance warm-ups and conceptual framework while offering fresh material that reflects current educational practices. Dance educators seeking to foster creativity, physical literacy, and joyful movement will find this an indispensable professional resource that grows with their teaching practice.

Themes

Performing Arts

Subjects

Performing Arts