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Holly Boothe 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 for a great class!  :)Boothe - ARS Project.doc"
May 31, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"     I find it interesting that parents were still having issues with dancing the swing, but I guess that I can see the correlation between present day feelings of dancing to past views.  How quickly the class wanted to discuss, with emotion, the…"
May 31, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"     This era has some very quick dances, meaning your feet are flailing in a controlled manner.  :)  Fast songs are challenging for me, but I survived.  The Charleston was fun, but I found that I hard a challenging time with the side hold.  I felt…"
May 31, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"     I have always been drawn to group dances, not only for their social aspect, but for the ease of learning the dance.  "Jump Jim Joe" and Lucky Seven are perfect dances for just this reason.  I can see myself starting out the school year teaching…"
May 31, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"     I find it fascinating how powerful words can be, especially in the form of lyrics.  I appreciated the discussion regarding the word "die" or "live" within the lyrics for "Battle Hymn of the Republic."  For such small words they sure hold…"
May 30, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"     In these two eras I saw two different forms of dancing: a more individual/partner style and then a group/social style.  Between these two, I am definitely more drawn to the group style.  The waltz was enjoyable, but I definitely think that my…"
May 30, 2013
Holly Boothe 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
"      I was struck by the simplicity of the Native American songs and dances.  I am drawn to using these in my classroom as a way to introduce my students to the idea of dancing.  Like you said, these dances don't require a lot of pre-teaching, so…"
May 30, 2013
Holly Boothe replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"My name is Holly Boothe and I teach second grade at Birchwood ABC.  Another teacher at the school had suggested this course and it looked like a fun way to earn a credit, while also taking something back to the classroom next year.  I love reading…"
May 30, 2013