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Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Here is my ARS on the Cakewalk."
Nov 22, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion 1970s - Modern Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I really liked that we focused on hip hop dancing.  My students really enjoy hip hop music and breaking down different moves to learn would be really fun for them.  I also appreciated Gabe highlighting the importance of "swagger."  I think that is…"
Nov 4, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWII, 50s & 60s - Nuclear Age in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"In this era, with the different wars that occurred, I noticed that strong messages and propaganda are being infused into the songs.  

I enjoyed learning about the history of the "animal dances."  I had no idea they were created to keep people from…"
Nov 4, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s - Progressives in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The foxtrot was a great example of how the was still structure dancing that had exact steps, although danced with more closeness than ever before!  It seems like the charleston is the dance that showed the rebelliousness of that time.  There is a…"
Nov 4, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Westward Movement / Pioneers in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I really liked the sense of community found in this period.  Life was hard and neighbors needed to stick together to help each other survive in the harshness of life in the West.  I can see relating this strong sense of community and family with…"
Nov 4, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Negro Spirituals / Civil War in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"One thing that I noticed about this period is the introduction of more improvisation, such as the cake walk.  There seems to be more emphasis on individual style, instead of getting every step exactly.  Along with the spirituals, I could see going…"
Nov 3, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Colonial and Revolutionary Era Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I was flying in a plane for this section... but I did have fun participating in the end dance!  Happy to be here in person!"
Nov 3, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I really enjoyed *trying* to follow along with learning the minuet!  I have been trying to teach my 3rd and 4th graders social skills.  I think that teaching my students different dances, would help improve social skills, manners, appropriate touch,…"
Nov 3, 2012
Anna Greger replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Welcome & Introductions in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Hi, my name is Anna Greger.  This is my 2nd year teaching in Goodnews Bay, and my 6th year working for LKSD.  This year I am teaching 3rd and 4th grade.  I got my job in LKSD through a job fair I attended in college, and I never looked back!  I love…"
Nov 1, 2012