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Culturally Relevant and Brain-Based Dance Pedagogy: A conversation with the Chair of the Pedagogy Committee with the Institute for Dunham Technique Certification
At Dance Education Canada we know how important dance pedagogy is. We consider a thorough and in-depth knowledge of dance pedagogy just as or even more important than a teachers experience in technical skill. It does not matter what you are teaching, whether it be a sport, art form or subject in school, if the teacher is not able to reach the students, then learning cannot happen. Today’s conversation supports our vision and passion for the study of dance pedagogy. It puts the student first. Instead of more traditional approaches to teaching dance that involve a teacher standing at the front of the studio and teaching in a teacher centered learning environment, the learner and the way they learn becomes the focus for lesson planning, goal setting and progressions. Susannah’s research on brain-based dance pedagogy connects the fields of neuroscience and dance education, to support a dancer centered learning environment.
GUEST: Susannah “Sukie” Keita is a dancer, artist, and cultural worker, centered in culturally relevant pedagogy and jazz dance studies. Sukie earned an MFA at the University Of Arizona School Of Dance and teaching certification in Dunham Technique. After leading dance programs in public schools for a decade, she developed the dance education degree at Grand Canyon University and established its pre-professional dance ensemble. As a professional dance artist in Arizona, Sukie has appeared with Orts Theatre of Dance, Thom Lewis Dance, and New Articulations. She has also worked on projects with Ojeya Cruz Banks, Leanne Schmidt, and Suzy Guarino-Hall. Sukie has served with the Arizona Dance Education Organization on a number of youth-focused initiatives and currently chairs the pedagogy committee with the Institute for Dunham Technique Certification. She lives in Phoenix and teaches at Estrella Mountain Community College. She also creates, produces, and consults with @SukieDance.
INSTA: @sukiedance
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCAt Dance Education Canada we know how important dance pedagogy is. We consider a thorough and in-depth knowledge of dance pedagogy just as or even more important than a teachers experience in technical skill. It does not matter what you are teaching, whether it be a sport, art form or subject in school, if the teacher is not able to reach the students, then learning cannot happen. Today’s conversation supports our vision and passion for the study of dance pedagogy. It puts the student first. Instead of more traditional approaches to teaching dance that involve a teacher standing at the front of the studio and teaching in a teacher centered learning environment, the learner and the way they learn becomes the focus for lesson planning, goal setting and progressions. Susannah’s research on brain-based dance pedagogy connects the fields of neuroscience and dance education, to support a dancer centered learning environment.
GUEST: Susannah “Sukie” Keita is a dancer, artist, and cultural worker, centered in culturally relevant pedagogy and jazz dance studies. Sukie earned an MFA at the University Of Arizona School Of Dance and teaching certification in Dunham Technique. After leading dance programs in public schools for a decade, she developed the dance education degree at Grand Canyon University and established its pre-professional dance ensemble. As a professional dance artist in Arizona, Sukie has appeared with Orts Theatre of Dance, Thom Lewis Dance, and New Articulations. She has also worked on projects with Ojeya Cruz Banks, Leanne Schmidt, and Suzy Guarino-Hall. Sukie has served with the Arizona Dance Education Organization on a number of youth-focused initiatives and currently chairs the pedagogy committee with the Institute for Dunham Technique Certification. She lives in Phoenix and teaches at Estrella Mountain Community College. She also creates, produces, and consults with @SukieDance.
INSTA: @sukiedance
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.