Descendants Dance Party!
In this 4 week class, students will get a chance to dance it out to the soundtracks of Disneys Descendants! Each week dancers will have a chance to learn choreography inspired by one of the Descendants movies.
Njelama "DJ" Dacas Johnson, Ed. M
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(20)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
In Dance we consistently use Formative assessment as a means to check for understanding throughout the class to make sure all students are utilizing the correct arm, placement, and foot patterning for the assigned movement. This assessment can be as simple as watching the students execute the choreography and provide feedback or asking 'fill in the blank' questions in class to identify learning gaps in the teaching process. All formative assessments will be done in class and required for all participating students.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this four week 40 minute class, students will have a chance to learn creative movement/Hip Hop choreography inspired by the Descendants movie soundtracks. Class will begin with a brief intro session and warm up that will prepare the students for the choreography the end. The warm up will also encourage different movement qualities and patterns based on the musical choices as well as the theme of each movie. After a brief water and brain break, students will learn choreography and have a chance to build their creativity and performance quality while dancing. This is a movement based class so students should be in a space that is free and clear to prevent injuries and should wear comfortable clothing. There will be time at the end of class for students to preform the choreography to me as a means of informal assessment to make sure learning goals are met.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to execute beginner creative movement/ Hip Hop choreography with the correct body energy and presence needed in order to build performance quality.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Descendants 1
This first lesson will focus on the soundtrack and over arching themes present in the Descendants 1 movie. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to execute beginner choreography with accurate body energy and presence. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Descendants 2
This next lesson will focus on the soundtrack and over arching themes present in the Descendants 2 movie. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to execute beginner choreography with accurate body energy and presence. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Descendants 3
The third lesson will focus on the soundtrack and over arching themes present in the Descendants 3 movie. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to execute beginner choreography with accurate body energy and presence. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Descendants 4; The Rise of Red
This final lesson will focus on the soundtrack and over arching themes present in the Descendants 4 movie. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to execute beginner choreography with accurate body energy and presence. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a movement based class so students should be in a space that is free and clear of clutter to prevent injuries, wear comfortable clothing, and be equipped with a water bottle. Based on the class space, usage of footwear is optional at the discretion of the family and flooring of the space. Each class includes a warm up and stretch section so doing so beforehand isn't necessary. Parental supervision is advised as injuries can occur when engaging in physical activity courses.
Pre-Requisites
Previous Dance experience is optional.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2024
5.0
20reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Mason Gross
Njelama "DJ" Dacas Johnson originally hails from Brooklyn, New York but now resides in New Jersey after earning her Ed.M in K-12 Dance Education and her BFA in Dance Performance from Rutgers University. During that time, she was privileged enough to perform works by Keith Thompson, David Parker (The Bang Group), Kendra Portier, Marina Collard and Summation Dance.
DJ was a 2019 ABT Project Plié scholarship recipient and completed the Nation Training Curriculum for levels Pre-Primary-3. She previously directed the Rutgers Summer Dance Camp & Conservatory and studied abroad at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, United Kingdom which aided in her growth teaching students dance. During her time as a public school dance educator she wrote K-12 curriculums meant to enrich and prepare students for the changing landscape of the art world. Her passion and love for dance shines through in her teaching practices where she highlights the importance of not only movement but the joy behind it.
When she’s not cultivating the minds of young dancers, DJ tries to spend as much time as possible traveling, hiking, painting and crafting. "Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 64 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-10 learners per class
