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karen arnold 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 chance to go back in time with the Disco scene!  Watching the videos and having a refresher course on doing the hustle was quite a trip down memory lane.  The Hip-Hop section was quite educational however!  I've always been fascinated by…"
May 26, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Final project for Arnold and Rosenberg.
Civil War to Civil Rights.ARS ArnoldRosenberg.doc"
May 25, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Loved the examples and the opportunity to discuss the lyrics among our group.  You can hear a song all your life and not really give a thought to the meaning of the words until seeing them in print and discuss them out loud.  Good use of time, but…"
May 25, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s, Progressives Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I found it very interesting to realize the correlation between music from the 1920's and current popular dance moves.  Our guests were a wealth of knowledge and clearly are passionate about their craft.  It was fascinating to learn how simple moves…"
May 25, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Expansion & Pioneer Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I liked the way Robin tied the Westward Expansion and Pioneer Era to traditional family gatherings of today.  Society is made up of a diverse variety of "family" types and it's nice to see whatever family you belong to it's important to be included…"
May 25, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Excellent use of time and energy!  I learn by doing and by having the opportunity to dance and move and to know WHY was exhilarating!  Kids would love participating in this type of dance because it's so active and literal."
May 24, 2012
karen arnold replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial & Revolutionary War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Excellent group activity and simple enough for elementary students 3rd - 6th!  I know my students would love the chance to "shine" while sashaying down the middle :)  It would be fun to have simple hats or scarves for the boys and girls to feel as…"
May 24, 2012
karen arnold 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
"I found the waltz exercise to be very insightful in dealing with children.  I wouldn't use it during the first few weeks of school, however, it would be a fun way to develop social skills and a good refresher course in manners and respect for each…"
May 24, 2012