Scottish Arts and Heritage Camp
In this one week camp, students will learn Scottish Highland Dance, Traditional Scottish Songs, they will have a daily art project relating to Scotland, and they will learn about Scottish Heritage
Susan Tapp
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
5 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
During our Ceilidh, we will review everything that we have learned throughout the week. As the teacher, I will assess each child on their understanding of the topics that we covered throughout the week. This will be done in a relaxed, fun manner, so that the students do not know that they are being assessed.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class will cover several different Scottish art forms and Scottish heritage. We will start with an introduction to Scottish highland dance. Next we will learn Scottish songs-both traditional and children's songs. Following songs, we will learn about clans, tartans, and Scottish dress. After that, we will learn about Ceilidhs (Scottish parties) and Scottish food. At the end of the week, we will have our own Ceilidh to review everything we learned, and to wrap up our week. Class will be structured as a small group class, and I will teach in a small group format-where my students are allowed to ask questions along the way. I have a relaxed teaching style, as this is a camp and should be fun; however I will redirect poor behavior if needed. We will use lecture, discussion, slides and video clips.
Learning Goals
Subtends will learn Scottish highland dance, Scottish songs, about clans, tartans and Scottish dress, about Ceilidhs,and Scottish foods.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Scottish highland dance
Students will be introduced to Scottish highland dance, and learn about the history behind the highland Fling and Sword Dance. They will learn shedding-the basic movement to the highland fling, and Pas de basques-the basic movement to the sword dance. We will go over basic highland dance foot positions, arm positions, and watch champion highland dancers perform these dances. We will then learn as much of the sword dance and highland fling as possible. We will have a 15 minute snack break midway. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Scottish songs and music
Students will learn about the bagpipes, the fiddle, the harp, and the accordion-all native to Scotland. We will sing traditional Scottish songs, and some fun children's songs. We will learn about Pipe bands, and the instruments that are in pipe bands. We will listen to various songs that are played in pipe bands 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Scottish Dress, Tartans, and Clans
We will learn about tartans, how they are woven, as an art project-design your own tartan. We will learn about kilts, aboyne costumes (the female version of the kilt), Scottish highland dance outfits,
What is your family tartan? What is a clan? What is your clan? We will try to look it up. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
What is a Ceilidh? and Scottish foods
What is a ceilidh? What do you do at a Ceilidh? It's a huge celebration! We dance, sing, eat haggis. Teach them the song Auld Lang Syne which is sung at Ceilidhs. 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scottish Highland Dance is highly athletic. If your student has asthma or any other disabilities, please talk to me prior to the class.
Supply List
Drawing Paper (computer paper is fine), Colored Pencils
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
Joined July, 2019
5.0
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
British Association teachers of dance (BATD) certified Scottish Highland Dance teacher, Masters in Social WorkReviews
Live Group Course
$125
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
