6 Conclusion This unit has highlighted some of the fundamental aspects of dance skills, and given you ideas as to what to include and possible approaches to developing such skills in class. It has also looked at the development of performance skills and the use of feedback. You might like to use the Unit Forum to discuss and debate any dance-related issues, share ideas or ask questions.
Further reading
Dance UK, ‘Warming Up and Cooling Down’, Information Sheet 3, Articles by
5 Giving feedback In order to develop and improve dance skills, students should also be involved in evaluating one another's, and their own, work. Performing for one another in class as part of an evaluation and feedback process can be beneficial to both the students and teacher. When done on a regular basis, students can become less self-conscious about performing in front of others; this is important in terms of building confidence in young performers. Feedback is an important part of the i
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