Having a set of standards that pertain to a well-rounded curriculum is critical. But standards alone do not ensure a good curriculum.
That’s where Implementing the National Dance Education Standards comes in. The tools in this book will help you apply those standards as you motivate students through engaging experiences that make dance education come alive for your students.
The standards in this book are an outcomes-based version of the original seven standards created by the National Dance Association in 1994. The updated standards are also more action oriented—and the tools that the many experienced contributors provide will help you to more easily implement the standards.
Part I: Teaching Dance Effectively
Chapter 1. Setting the Stage to Use the Standards Framework
Chapter 2. Knowing Your Learners
Chapter 3. Facilitating Effective Learning Environments
Chapter 4. Using Benchmarks and Effective Teaching Strategies
Chapter 5. Assessing for Success in Dance Education
Chapter 6. Integrating Technology Into Dance Education
Chapter 7. Using a Template to Design Learning Experiences
Part II: Sample Learning Experiences
Chapter 8. Grades Prekindergarten to 2
Chapter 9. Grades 3 to 5
Chapter 10. Grades 6 to 8
Chapter 11. Grades 9 to 12
Fran Anthony Meyer, PhD, CHES, is an educational consultant in Fredericksburg, Virginia. For 19 years she taught dance, health, and physical education to students from preschool through eighth grade as well as to students of various ages with disabilities. She worked with teachers to plan and implement elementary and middle school arts programs. Meyer worked with the local schools and parks and recreation department to establish FREDANCO (boys’ and girls’ performing companies).
National Dance Association is an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and is the leading not-for-profit organization of professional educators addressing crucial issues in dance education. NDA strives to cultivate and promote excellence in dance programming. As a part of these initiatives, NDA conducts workshops and conferences across the United States, advocates for quality dance programs at all levels, and publishes state-of-the-art materials. NDA services also reach international markets: Some publications are translated into four languages.