1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
USA
2017 OAKE National Conference – Philadelphia, PA
Friday March 24th 1:45 – 2:45 PM
IndepenDance in the Music Classroom
Folk Dancing is a wonderful way to foster musical independence and build community in the general music classroom, but it can be daunting for many. In this session you will learn about choosing age-appropriate folk dances and tips for breaking down some of the more challenging steps. You will be given tried and true tips for calling a dance as well as ideas to help you proactively encourage respect among your students. You will leave with the tools to empower your students to gain independence and create their own dances. Lastly, you will hear how folk dancing can help you reach beyond the classroom and bring your community together!
Lindsay has been teaching general music and choir at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA since 2012. She has also served as Music Director of the Tuxedo Park School in Tuxedo Park, NY, where she taught general music and choir. Lindsay holds a B.M.Ed. from Westminster Choir College, Ride University (2005) and a M.M.Ed from the Hartt School, University of Hartford, CT (2012). While at Hartt, Lindsay served as the graduate assistant for Dr. John Feierabend. She is certified in Kodály (Levels 1-4) and FAME (First Steps and Conversational Solfege).
In addition to teaching, Lindsay is very active in the Organization of American Kodály Educators and is currently serving as President of the New Jersey chapter (Kodály New Jersey). She is also a founding member of the Feierabend Association of Music Education.