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Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Deb Roberts' Final Project
"To Anacreaon in Heaven, Fort McHenry and The Star Spangled Banner "ARS_Roberts.doc"
May 28, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Modern Age - Disco/Hip-Hop/Modern Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #7 (Modern Era, Hip Hop, and Disco): Loved the disco. I guess it really did look that bad.   Wish we had more time for Hip Hop. Lots of fun though and really helped bridge the gap between where I am with dance and where my students are. …"
May 25, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #6 (WWII, 1950s, 1969’s & the Nuclear Era): As we continue discussing the chronicle progression of history and music, I am amazed at how black musicians persevere despite of the oppressive culture they existed in. The fact that people…"
May 25, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s, Progressives Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #5 (WWI, 1920s & the Progressive Era):  I thought the most interesting part of this session was the reiteration of how history and dance continues to repeats itself although it tries to progress to the next level. During the colonial…"
May 25, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Expansion & Pioneer Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #4 (Western Expansion & Pioneer Era):   I love how history and culture of the era are brought together via dance! Robin was so accurate in her desire to teach manors and the formalities of dancing and courting during this time period. The…"
May 25, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #3 (Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era):     Loved the dancing and the historical aspects of the Negro Spirituals. Great historical reference and alignment with the music. I love how much we change from lecture to movement. Excellently…"
May 24, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #2 (pre-colonial era):         Wish we could’ve spent more time on Native/Alaskan Native music.  It’s so important when we teach in AK that we relate/teach about the indigenous population. I’m glad it was mentioned.
It was a great idea on…"
May 24, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Reflection #1 (post-waltz):     After the administrative “stuff” which is necessary, the Library of Congress site was very eye-opening. I had never been to the site before, but I will definitely return again to utilize fully the recourses available…"
May 24, 2012
Debora Roberts replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I'm Deb Roberts. I have taught Classroom Music for 14 years and have taught band, in concert with Classroom Music, for 10 years while in Mesa, AZ. I've been in AK for 4 years now and love it here. I'm looking forward to integrating more history into…"
May 24, 2012