Dance classes are taught at Sycamore Elementary School, California, as part of the weekly curriculum. The key is “total involvement” - the child puts their whole being into an experience; their body, mind, emotions, imagination and enthusiasm. The theory says that creative movement promotes harmony of the inner person with their body. Shows classes being held over a period of time with groups of children of all ages.
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ACMI Identifier
321974
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Activity programs in education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Experimental methods
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Movement education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mind and body
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)