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Vicki Dils Modern Dance
Age level: K-6, can do 6-7 classes per day; individual class size limit-25 Time: 40 minutes approximately Availability: flexible Requirements: gym or open floor space; Vicki Dils received her degree in dance from the University of Wisconsin. She has served as Artistic Director of her own dance company since 1969. Vicki danced professionally in New York City and studied with N.Y.C. instructor Alwin Nikolais. She teaches dance and choreography at the Vicki Dils School of Creativity. Curriculum Guide Language Arts and Social Studies K-2: active listening, creative dramatics, body language, teamwork 3-4: imagination, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork 5-6: dramatics, creative structure, cooperation, organization, teamwork Math and Science K-2: geometric shapes, numbers, patterns, five senses 3-4: geometry: shapes, angles, symmetry, lines 5-6: geometry: shapes, area, physical forces, motion, speed Arts K-2: music, movement, tempo, rhythm 3-4: music, movement, dance, tempo, rhythm, creative interpretation 5-6: music, dance: collaboration, creative interpretation 975 Williams Highway Parkersburg, WV 26105 304/295-4302 |
Vicki's energy-charged presentation is a discovery of the craft of modern
dance through studied participation. Using ingenious props like colored lycra, cloth, balloons, boxes, inner tubes, and a variety of music style, Vicki has students
explore the elements of space, time, shape, and motion. Vicki
teaches students to use their creative imagination through the process of dance
improvisation. Students explore the mind/body relationship at work in
original dance movement. (gym preferred). Study guide provided. (also available- 2
week residencies with a student performance; call for details)