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As dance educators we should be constantly questioning what we are doing in the dance class and how it effects our dancers. Using false identifiers such as laughing and agreeance to justify the students well being during a particular experience is wrong. However it is not only the immediate well-being of the dancer that we should be concerned about, but their longevity as dancers and confident contributing members of society as well. Dance educators must be trained in child development, which is why at Dance Education Canada, we include it as a part of our Dance Teacher Training Programs. Historically we might find timid, even scared and voiceless dancers in the studio, but in this 21stcentury, this can no longer be the norm. How we foster an environment in which our dancers can execute performance and communicate confidently about their art form will be the topic of our discussion today, with the help of Ms. Kiesha Lalama.
Kiesha Lalama graduated with an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College and a BA in Dance from Point Park University. Lalama has choreographed over 50 works for a variety of events and companies some of which include Ballet Arkansas, Jazz Dance World Congress, and TEDx Pittsburgh. She has received numerous awards and notable reviews for her choreography some of which include Best Choreography by Dayton’sMostMetro.com and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s “Best of Dance” Top Ten list. She was named twice to the Youth American Grand Prix’s coveted “Top 12” and was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”. As an educator, Kiesha serves as a Professor in the Point Park University Dance Department and as the Director of Community Engagement for the Pittsburgh CLO.
INSTA/TWIT: @kieshalalama
LINKEDIN: Kiesha Lalama
WEBSITE: kieshalalama.com
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 DCAs dance educators we should be constantly questioning what we are doing in the dance class and how it effects our dancers. Using false identifiers such as laughing and agreeance to justify the students well being during a particular experience is wrong. However it is not only the immediate well-being of the dancer that we should be concerned about, but their longevity as dancers and confident contributing members of society as well. Dance educators must be trained in child development, which is why at Dance Education Canada, we include it as a part of our Dance Teacher Training Programs. Historically we might find timid, even scared and voiceless dancers in the studio, but in this 21stcentury, this can no longer be the norm. How we foster an environment in which our dancers can execute performance and communicate confidently about their art form will be the topic of our discussion today, with the help of Ms. Kiesha Lalama.
Kiesha Lalama graduated with an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College and a BA in Dance from Point Park University. Lalama has choreographed over 50 works for a variety of events and companies some of which include Ballet Arkansas, Jazz Dance World Congress, and TEDx Pittsburgh. She has received numerous awards and notable reviews for her choreography some of which include Best Choreography by Dayton’sMostMetro.com and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s “Best of Dance” Top Ten list. She was named twice to the Youth American Grand Prix’s coveted “Top 12” and was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”. As an educator, Kiesha serves as a Professor in the Point Park University Dance Department and as the Director of Community Engagement for the Pittsburgh CLO.
INSTA/TWIT: @kieshalalama
LINKEDIN: Kiesha Lalama
WEBSITE: kieshalalama.com
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.