In this unique resource, creative dance specialist Anne Green Gilbert presents her ideas regarding the positive impact that dance can have on brain development. The book provides practical applications for dance class derived and developed to support cognitive development. Brain-Compatible Dance Education is divided into well-organized lesson plan components that include American standards for dance education, dance concepts and a format that offers sections on warm-ups, exploring the concept, developing skills, creating and cool downs. A list of dance skills vocabulary is also provided at the beginning of each chapter. Throughout the book, Gilbert encourages teachers to incorporate theories of multiple intelligences in order to reach all students. --Ministry of Education website.

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