Give students of all abilities the opportunity to dance
October 4, 2018
If a child loses confidence in their dance skills, they often lose confidence in other areas and can find it difficult to make friends. If you notice that a child is withdrawing and doesn’t want to dance, consider alternative roles that will keep them involved...
If a child finds coordination difficult, focus the action on one body part at a time. For example, show a movement just using the legs or arms....
Let the students contribute their own movements into the dance routine. This may help them to engage them in class activities....
Some children may need to spend time doing ‘simpler’ movement. This will give them a chance to improve their skills and do well – with success comes confidence and enjoyment....