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Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Modern Age - Disco/Hip-Hop/Modern Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I loved the disco dance and instruction! Stephanie, you teach each step and the progression of steps very clearly . In the end all of us were dancing and having fun. The guest hip -hop artist was terrific.  I can see that having him come to my class…"
May 25, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"This was a very interesting overview of how the politics of the time greatly influenced music and dance.  It was also very interesting that music and dance became a reaction to the politics of this time! I would like to explore the role religion…"
May 25, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s, Progressives Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Our guest dancers are a rich resource in our community. The economic and social implications of the dance of this era are fascinating. Having the opportunity to make connections between dance steps, rather than to look at them as individual steps,…"
May 25, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Expansion & Pioneer Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"This was a wonderful way to wake up in the morning.  Our instructor was inspirational and the love of what she does was evident.  I am going to definitely use what she taught us to enrich my class.  I will be emailing our music teach to see if she…"
May 25, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I feel like I have learned strong, basic dance moves with which to tell a spiritual  story.  I would like to further pursue putting these moves to a Negro Spiritual. I missed the connection of music and story and would like to see a performance and…"
May 24, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial & Revolutionary War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The Quadrille was energizing!  Fifth graders would love this dance for its simplicity and beat.  It is easy to teach and fun to learn! I am so glad this class refreshed my memory of the dance.  I will definitely use it in the fall!"
May 24, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes 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  That was so much fun.  I really liked using different tempos to introduce and practice the waltz.  This would be great fun to teach to my 5th graders just for the sake of the dance and movement, not to mention incorporating it with…"
May 24, 2012
Jennifer R Haynes replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Good Morning,
I am Jennifer Haynes and I am currently teaching at Rogers Park. I teach 5th grade in the Highly Gifted Program and love teaching US History. I am looking forward to learning how to add more music and dance to my classroom. Each year I…"
May 22, 2012