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Native American Dance Series (Video). Please refer to the title: Fancy Dance: Volume 1.
The New Dramathemes (Print-Non-Fiction). Swartz, Larry. Pembroke (SCH), 2002. 160 p. ISBN 1-551381-41-9 ($18.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource uses themes from a rich selection of well-known children’s literature as springboards to drama exploration. In each of the 10 chapters, the "Extended Improvisation" section provides teachers with an array of ideas for establishing dramatic contexts and developing roles. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Drama; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Expanded & updated ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Edwards, Betty. Tarcher, Jeremy P., Inc. (CDS), 1999. 291 p. ISBN 0-87477-419-5 ($31.99 hdc.).
It has been over 20 years since Edwards’ original version of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was published. In this new edition, Edwards presents her theories with 50 percent new material in 10 fully revised chapters and many more illustrations. Edwards’ premise is that drawing is a "whole skill" much like reading and driving. She claims these skills are perceptual and within the grasp of anyone who can see. Employing Edwards’ exercises, students can retrain their eyes. Over time, the process becomes automatic and before long they can not only draw well but can also access the right side of the brain, where visual information is processed most effectively, to solve other problems. She believes the arts are essential for training specific visual and perceptual ways of thinking. Her explanation of how the brain functions while focused on drawing is one of the most valuable insights for students who read this resource. A glossary of terms and an index are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
The Northern Traditional Dancer (Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, C. Scott. Crazy Crow Trading Post (CZY), 1990. 49 p. ISBN 0-9624883-1-3 ($10.80 U.S. pbk.).
(I/M) This book on the unique and dynamic art form of powwow dancing focuses on the Northern Traditional dance of the Plains Aboriginals, in particular the Lakota Sioux. The history of this dance is traced from its origin to the styles of today. Black-and-white photographs of early dancers and beautiful full-colour photographs of modern dancers complement the text. Testimonials from past and present dancers help give the reader an understanding of the philosophy and mindset of the dancers. The book includes easy-to-follow directions on how to create the basic costumes and accessories for each dance.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level
Notes Alive! Series (Video). Please refer to the titles: Nutcracker: The Untold Story and On the Day You Were Born.
Nutcracker: The Untold Story (Video). Sendak, Maurice, illus. (Notes Alive! Series). Minnesota Orchestra (MIO), 1998. 47 min. ISBN 0-9653818-7-0 ($19.95 U.S.). Set of three programs. - No order number is required. ($39.95 U.S. set).
This holiday tale is retold in charming rhyme combined with bold 3-D animations by Maurice Sendak. It features a live ballet performance and the sounds of the world-class Minnesota Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s lush music. The tale of The Nutcracker comes to life through the melding of music, artistry and ballet. The video includes behind-the-scenes interviews with illustrator Maurice Sendak, scriptwriter Pamela Hill Nettleton and music director/conductor Eiji Oue.
Please note that Dr. Seuss’s My Many Colored Days and On the Day You Were Born (both annotated in this bibliography) may be purchased as a set that includes this video for $39.95 U.S.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level