Inspiring young mathematicians one dance step at a time. Dance Equations is designed to MAKE MATH FUN and to GET KIDS DANCING! Dance Equations is a math dance program that goes beyond clapping, rudimentary motor skills, simple patterning and basic mathematical concepts. This program demonstrates more complicated theories and will enhance students' creative abilities. This is an authentic dance program that demonstrates how you can TEACH THE ENTIRE MATH CURRICULUM and more. Dance is a universal language of expression. The lessons are engaging from the moment they begin! Beyond Movement Book Using music and dance, Beyond Movement helps educators to teach math in a different way. Elements of ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop and break dance are integrated into many of the exercises, making learning more enjoyable. Creative movement is an important part of dance education, especially for younger students and beginners. Even though a teacher might not have any formal dance training, this resource will assist them to deliver the program with expertise. By using these creative movement exercises, teachers will be able to combine multiple themes into their lessons.. Beyond Movement demonstrates many possibilities and provides several examples of creative movement and structured dance exercises that can be further developed using curriculum teachers already know. In addition, it can assist teachers when searching for different ways to include English as a Second Language (ESL) students.
About the Author: Miranda Abbott is a professional dancer and choreographer as well as an educator and workshop leader, specializing in teaching curriculum through dance, art and literature. She has provided Dance Equations workshops to hundreds of teachers and has taught thousands of children in Canada and Costa Rica. After teaching educational workshops for several years, Miranda felt it necessary to create Dance Equations, a company that develops math dance programs with cross-curricular linkages for educators. Beyond Movement is the first of many educational resources developed and illustrated by Miranda to teach educators a new way of helping students understand complex mathematical concepts. As the founder and chief artistic influence behind Event Horizon Dance, Miranda focuses on math, science, philosophy and political themes. Her dance company has been featured on several radio and television programs and her dancers have performed at many theatre productions and festivals. Miranda has written programs and resource materials for The Canadian Children's Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre and the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto). She has also created illustrations, designs and marketing materials for her company and numerous other organizations.