Movement & Dance

Two transformative programs in public schools bring underprivileged children/youth together through dance.

When renowned dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) takes a teaching job in a NYC public school, he is ridiculed by the street-wise students. He begins to meld their hip-hop moves with his ballroom style and, over time, becomes their mentor. 

39 Interactive Listening Lessons for PreK- Gr.1 by Donna Dirksing, with repro worksheets and YouTube listening links.

Jim Solomon.   12 body percussion rondos to help teach rhythms and independence.

Movement Songs for the K-3 Music Classroom by Michael and Jill Gallina.

A Collection of Listening Lessons by Katie Grace Miller. Active listening with props and visuals for PreK - Gr. 6.

by LeAnn Haggard. Exercise to the beat.

Rhythmically expressive movements to classical music by Dan Fee.

by Lynn Kleiner.  25 classical orchestral tracks with creative lessons provide opportunites for teachers and parents to ignite children's love of classical music.

Active Listening Strategies for the Elementary Classroom by Wesley Ball.

Listening Lessons with Movement Props by Artie Almeida. Focus listening and learning with movement for K-5.

by John Jacobson. Create musical scenarios for children to imaginatively explore.

Games & Songs to Get Kids Moving by Jill and Michael Gallina. Games & suggestions are contained in the songs so listen closely!

by Dalcroze specialist. Dr. Robert Abramson  Teach rhythm and musicality through these engaging movement games.

Dr. Robert Abramson's books of Dalcroze rhythm games and CDs plus tools for the games: balls  & stretch bands.

Rhythm, Speech Activities and Improvisation for the Classroom by Doug Goodkin.

30 activities for ElastaBlast coop band demonstrated on the video.

by Dan Fee and Denise Gagne provide active listening to classical music with props and projectables and music.

with Parachutes, Paper Plates, Ribbons and Scarves by Dan Fee and Denise Gagne.

by Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees. "we can all dance, when we find music that we love".