Danceland (Audio Cassette & Booklet) (Surgency) [Abridged] [Audio Cassette]

Kristen Fitz Taylor (Author), Cheryl McDonald (Author), Aubrey Lande (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Surgency

Fly aboard an imaginary airplane to explore the 'exotic continent of musicality' and all the sensory-motor activities hidden in Danceland. Polka to an authentic "Krakowiak", or have kids choreograph thier own movements to Native American singer Lora Darts "Touch the Earth" Kids can croon "karaoke style" to an uproarious re-make of the 60's hit, "Wild Thing", or have a Kwanzaa party to "Wisdon of Africa". Danceland is an invitation to move joyfully and creatively.

Danceland offers safe and surgent fun for kids of all abilities. The travel guide contains lots of good ideas with solid theoretical underpinnings to turn dances into games, choreographed stories, or theatrical activities. Many inexpensive prop ideas are also included. You'll be suprised and delighted by all the sensory-motor activities hidden in Danceland.

* Danceland invites participation and engages children in rythmic expression, which is fundamental to physical, cognitive and emotional development.
* Over 75 movement activites can be adapted for physical education and home programming
* Dance activities designed by physical and occupational therapist
* Adults love it too

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Danceland opens up the tastebuds of your ears, join in for a worldwide adventure in music and movement." -- Don Campbell, Author of The Mozart Effect

As a music and movement teacher and performer who specializes in interactive music for young children, I am often asked by parents about tapes for children. Recently, I discovered two gems produced by Boulder based Belle Curve Records: Danceland and 28 Instant Songames. ... I only wish I had found these tapes before my June road trip with my two young children.

The quality of the music and the creative approach to learning on both tapes is incredible and inspiring. These are tapes that most parents will want to listen to and act out with their children. My children were dancing in the living room the first time they heard Danceland. They were verbally and physically responding to 28 Songames right away too. They and I enjoy these tapes in the house and in the car. We enjoy doing them together and the kids are also able to play with them when I'm working around the house or driving. I do try to pay attention and participate with them when I can, and I would highly encourage you to do the same. These are wonderful tapes to share with your child, or maybe that should be, your child should share them with you. -- Sue Schnitzer, Boulder County Kids, Summer 1998

Danceland invites participation and engages children in rhythmic expression, which is fundamental to physical, cognitive, and emotional development. I am impressed with the imaginative presentation, the cultural diversity, and the fine quality of music on this tape. -- Laurie Rugenstein, Director of Music Therapy, Naropa Institute, Boulder, CO

From the Publisher

Belle Curve Records has created a musical product that uses a variety of interesting rhythms that invites kids of all ability levels to move joyfully and creatively. Rhythm is an extremely important aspect of motor development. Its practical implications show up in everything from speech to walking and coordination. Danceland invites children of all ages and abilities to explore and develop their own natural rhythm and have a great time doing it!

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette: 19 pages
• Publisher: Belle Curve Records Inc; Abridged edition (April 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189360151X
• ISBN-13: 978-1893601512
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,606,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)