Teaches how to use the body effectively and creatively through movement and dance.
Yeak means giant in Khmer and is one of the roles in Cambodian classical dance. The role requires a lot of strength. There are many different costumes and characters within the Yeak role. For instance, as seen in this coloring sheet, the Yeak is wearing a mask. The details of …
This coloring sheet depicts a dance called Robam Tep Monorom. It means The Dance of Heavenly Gods and Goddesses for Happiness. It tells the story of deities dancing in heaven happily. The Neang role (to the left) is one of the roles in Cambodian classical dance and means female. Neayrong …
This coloring sheet depicts a dance called Robam Sovann Macha. Sovann Macha means golden fish in Khmer. This dance is about the efforts of a monkey general named Hanuman (on the left), trying to convince Sovann Macha (on the right) to allow him to build a bridge with stones. Sovann …
Neang, which means female, is one of the roles in Cambodian classical dance. Young girls learning Cambodian Classical Dance typically start with this role to begin with and move onto other roles as they grow older and stronger. There are also many different styles of costumes associated with this role. …
The hokey pokey Listen and watch the Hokey Pokey and dance along! Download this handout and Color Along! Hum the tune from the song. Listen again and dance along. Name the body parts and tell a friend or family member which one is your favorite! Ask a friend or family member …
Materials: white paper, construction paper, glue, crayons, pencils & colored pencils, stapler, glue, popsicle stick Step 1: Fold horizontal paper in half like a book Step 2: Cut two lines from fold toward open edge. Step 3: Cut on center fold line. Step 4: Fold curtains back like an accordion. …
Julie Shaffer is a docent at Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia. This is her second semester volunteering with Art Sphere. She loves yoga, artisan ice cream, post-modern fiction, and art history. Julie wants to cultivate a love and appreciation of art in young children. Our recipe for the Lunchtime Literacy …
Dancing is a great way to have a high energy and engaging class. Freeze dancing is always fun. Dance to the music, then freeze when the music stops. This encourages the students to listen carefully to the music, becoming aware of different patterns and rhythms in the song. My students …
