This segment illustrates dance as a form of both communication and artistic expression. Elements and conventions of dance are integrated with the math curriculum. Students use their bodies to represent the fundamental concept of symmetry in math and dance.The students show how learning sophisticated concepts can be fun.

Using a variety of resources, students will explore the impact and implications of personal choices. They will consider the media's role in the choices people make. Students will use the elements of dance in a movement piece to communicate the power of addiction and addictive behaviour. It is recommended that consideration and sensitivity of students within the class be exercised during learning in both lesson one and two due to the nature of the content being explored.

This lesson will introduce students to the History the Nutcracker Ballet by P.I. Tchaikovsky. They will learn and listen about History the Nutcracker Ballet by P.I. Tchaikovsky through the resources provided. 

REMIX- Added accessibility enhancements.This lesson will introduce students to the History the Nutcracker Ballet by P.I. Tchaikovsky. They will learn and listen about History the Nutcracker Ballet by P.I. Tchaikovsky through the resources provided. 

Juan Tamad is a lazy character from Filipino Folk tale. Tikling Birds in the rice fields are one of the inspirations of the Filipino Folk Dance, the Tinikling. This animated short explores the possibility that Juan Tamad and his lazy encounter with the Tikling Birds witnessed the origin of the Tinikling Folk dance!

In this lesson students learn how a dancer acts out the story with movement instead of words, through watching a video of the ballet Swan Lake. Students are amazed at how the dancer is able to convey her feeling with her body. Explain that dance can tell a story and that, like Odette, they can tell a story with their bodies as well. They have the opportunity to tell a short story of their own through pantomime and movement.

This video features a performance group from Hawaii performing the Tinikling dance as part of wedding celebrations.