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Strategies for Encouraging Originality in Dance Making in the Pre-K–12 Setting

ABSTRACT This article demonstrates how I use Language of Dance® to encourage originality in student dance making in a school setting. The ideas are presented in a step-by-step format so the reader can experience the progression from big idea to student-created dances. It is a flexible plan that teachers can modify to suit their objectives, age group, or intended performance outcome.