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Amy Tessier replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Here is my final project.  Thanks so much for the jammed packed, fun, informative class.

Amy TessierTessierARS.doc"
Jun 2, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"There are many times in the gym where I can see playing a song and letting the students do the animal and twist dance forms.  I would emphasise that there is no "wrong" way to do these dances.  The moves are a great way to get bodies loose and ready…"
May 31, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"In the gym I think the One-step is a simple partner dance for the elementary students.  The simple eight steps will be easy for the kids to master.  Then adding on the side steps and turns would make it an enjoyable experience.  
The Charleston was…"
May 31, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I would be tempted to set the stage when teaching this era in gym.  I might create a story about my family just settling out west.  We are in need of helping hands to get the walls of the barn up for my family and I.  We might even move around the…"
May 31, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Noemia did a fabulous job with our class.  I love how she started the session with the assurance that all moves are "right" and to not compare ourselves to others.  I think we all felt successful and were not reluctant to try each dance introduced.…"
May 30, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I like the social aspect of the colonial/Revolution Era.  The group "Jefferson & Liberty" dance was fun and uplifting.  I think my elementary classes could easily do it.  I would tell them if you can count to 16, you can do this dance.  I would…"
May 30, 2013
Amy Tessier replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"As a PE teacher, I would collaborate with the classroom teachers to see when they are teaching Native American studies, Renaissance and Baroque Era.  I found that the Welcome dance from the Native American era would be a non-threatning way to greet…"
May 30, 2013