Dance Matters: The Cakewalk: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Dancer and choreographer Marielle Richardson teaches steps and South Carolina history of the Cakewalk.

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Conductor Speaks "Aviary" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Kangaroos" | Carnival of the Animals

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Dance Matters: Animal Habitats: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh shows how to think like a choreographer by creating a dance inspired by animal movement and habitat.

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Dance Matters: Exploring Themes through Movement: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh shows how to use the dance elements to create a dance based on the theme of a journey and a solo by choreographer Joyce Tisler with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

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Dance Matters: Mindful Movement: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh leads a simple yoga lesson for all ages to help alleviate stress and inspire mindful movement in the classroom.

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Dancer and choreographer Marielle Richardson gives a quick overview of the history of tap and teaches a paradiddle exercise.

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In this video, Nina uses various forms of kinesthetic/bodily movement to emphasize the history of The Gullah Geechee Culture & the Gullah Geechee Heritage Act. This activity will help students...

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