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Denise Rader left a comment on Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I'm adding a series of pic. I took during class."
Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment on Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
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Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment for Elizabeth Hunt
"Thank you Elizabeth!
  What a compliment it is to be told I have "beautiful enthusiasm"!  I'm glad it showed. 
   I have been trying to send you pictures and can see them but not sure you can see them.  Also, am attempting to send you the movies. …"
Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment for Elizabeth Hunt
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Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment for Elizabeth Hunt
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Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment for Elizabeth Hunt
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Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader left a comment for Elizabeth Hunt
"Hi Elizabeth,
     I am horribly embarrassed to admit that I had June 20th in my mind rather than June 2nd.  My other class's paper was due on the 20th and who knows what went on in my mind, but I definitely had it wrong.   I have been thinking…"
Jun 12, 2012
Denise Rader replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Song Lyrics in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"For some reason, I've heard Jumpin Jack Flash 100's of times, but totally missed the "raised by a toothless, bearded hag, strap across my back, crowned w/ a spike thru my head.  I'm not actually sure that they mean, but appears to possibly to speak…"
May 25, 2012
Denise Rader replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s, Progressives Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"This section put many things together for me.  I didn't realize that these music and dances were being developed at the same time.  It's also extremely relavant that these styles and songs were developed by Black American's and sadly, most were…"
May 25, 2012
Denise Rader replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Expansion & Pioneer Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"So much fun to have Robin Hopper teach us about the Play Parties and to hear the social history around these activities.  She gave such good suggestions about ways to incorporate square dance into the classroom.  Although I'm retired and was very…"
May 25, 2012
Denise Rader replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Wow!   First off, my heartbeat is finally starting to slow down.  The dance teacher was mesmorizing!  She was captivating in her stories and in her dance.  What a gift to have such a talented individual come and lead us in dance!  The kind of…"
May 24, 2012
Denise Rader replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial & Revolutionary War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"     I have been involved in "Dancing Bears" where we did a variety of different kinds of dances from waltzes, squares, contras, to swing, so learning about the background of these dances is rather facinating.  Also, I visited Charleston, South…"
May 24, 2012
Denise Rader 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
"It was helpful to review the Renaissance & Baroque eras to get in to  the time mindset. The background gave me more meaning of what the social and musical expressions  were for the minuet and waltz.The waltzing was wonderful and fun.  I love the…"
May 24, 2012