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Dancing On The Beat with Mayela Poareo Davidson
Learning Target: I can move on or off the music's beat, and while doing so I can express my emotions.
Learning Summary: Students will learn what it means to keep a beat, and then, what it feels like to stay on or off the beat.
Arts Standard: DA.4.CR4.3In & Out of Time
SEL Standard: "Standard 1: Self-Awareness & Identity: Identify and reflect upon one’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, intersectional identity, and capabilities across situations and environments.", "Standard 3: Social Awareness & Belonging: Develop social awareness that fosters a sense of belonging and leads to co-constructing equitable, thriving communities and a vibrant society."
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Artist Information

- Artist: Mayela Poareo Davidson
- Location: Ashland, OR
- Region: Southwestern Oregon
- Art Medium: Dance
This teaching artist is open to providing programming in schools. Please reach out using the contact information below.
Contact: [email protected]