{"product_id":"creative-dance-for-all-ages-paperback","title":"Creative Dance for All Ages - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnne Green Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvide quality creative dance experiences for students of all ages and abilities.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a long history as a leading resource for dance educators, \u003ci\u003eCreative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, \u003c\/i\u003e is the research-backed tool every creative dance teacher needs. Internationally recognized master teacher and author Anne Green Gilbert presents creative dance for everyone and provides tips on meeting the challenges of teaching it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe updated third edition features the following: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e New full-color photos illustrating key concepts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An easy-to-navigate format to quickly access lesson planning and assessment tools \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suggestions for modifying lessons to include students of all abilities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Class management tips to implement on day one \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An unparalleled resource for dance educators of all experience levels, \u003ci\u003eCreative Dance for All Ages\u003c\/i\u003e provides the theory, methods, and lesson ideas that will set teachers up to provide the best possible creative dance experience. \u003cb\u003eRelated online tools\u003c\/b\u003e delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e include a variety of resources that can be implemented in the classroom or studio: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 55 age-appropriate and brain-compatible lesson plans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 11 videos demonstrating the lesson plans and teaching strategies and how to put them to work in the classroom and studio \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 8 adaptable assessment forms and curriculum planning templates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 25 music tracks to accompany selected lesson plans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sample dance curriculums to systematically cover a 10-week quarter or 16-week semester \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Divided into two parts, \u003cb\u003epart I\u003c\/b\u003e presents the theory behind the conceptual approach to teaching dance. These five chapters include information on how to structure lessons, class management techniques, working with special populations, ways to begin and end class, and creative ways to practice skills. Also covered is the BrainDance, a beneficial exercise that focuses the brain for learning and warms up all parts of the body for dancing. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e introduces 15 dance concepts (place, level, size, direction, pathway, focus, speed, rhythm, energy, weight, flow, body parts, body shapes, relationship, and balance) and describes hundreds of ways to explore this dance vocabulary using a sequential and progressive five-part lesson plan format. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Step into creative dance with the guidance of a seasoned teacher and feel prepared to help students of all ages and abilities experience the joy of dance with \u003ci\u003eCreative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition With HKPropel Access\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Human Kinetics is proud to publish this book in association with SHAPE America, the national organization that defines excellence for school-based health and physical education professionals across the United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Note: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all new print books.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Green Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e founded the Creative Dance Center and Kaleidoscope Dance Company in Seattle, Washington, in 1981 and the Summer Dance Institute for Teachers in 1994. Gilbert started as an elementary school teacher, moved on to dance and pedagogy classes at the University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Washington, then taught children's dance classes at Cornish College and Bill Evans\/Dance Theatre Seattle. She has been an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University for many years and taught for Lesley University's Outreach master's program for 10 years. For the past three decades, Gilbert has taught toddlers through adults at the Creative Dance Center, trained teachers through her Summer Dance Institute, and conducted hundreds of workshops and residencies across the United States and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2000, Gilbert developed the BrainDance, a focusing warm-up exercise that is used in many schools, studios, and homes around the world. She is internationally recognized for her work with young artists and her creative process. She has choreographed dances for university dance companies as well as Northwest dance companies and Kaleidoscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGilbert is the author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching the Three Rs Through Movement Experiences\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreative Dance for All Ages\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrain-Compatible Dance Education\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeaching Creative Dance\u003c\/i\u003e (DVD), \u003ci\u003eBrainDance \u003c\/i\u003e(DVD), and numerous articles. She has also collaborated with composer Eric Chappelle on the CDs, \u003ci\u003eBrainDance Music\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMusic for Creative Dance Volumes I-V\u003c\/i\u003e. She is an active member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and Dance and the Child International (daCi). She was the first Chair of daCi USA and served on the daCi board for twelve years. She served on the daCi board for 12 years. She is founder and past president of the Dance Educators Association of Washington, an organization promoting quality dance education in all Washington State K-12 schools. As a member of the Arts Education Standards project, Gilbert helped write the Washington State Dance Standards and Learning Goals. She is the recipient of several awards, including the NDA Scholar\/Artist award in 2005, the National Dance Education Organization Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, the Lawrence Tenney Stevens American Dance Award for her work with boys and men in dance in 2014, and the American Dance Festival Balasaraswati\/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 10.93 x 8.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224706466041,"sku":"9781718236844","price":115.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ubwUrJuCXh9781718236844.webp?v=1768238140","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/creative-dance-for-all-ages-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}