Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP)
School MUVE - Dance Lesson Program for Schools!
Teaching Creative Dance Exercise in SCHOOL
MUVE Lessons
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP)
MUVE is a spontaneous, all inclusive Dance/Exercise Method. The MUVE-Dancer explores creative movement possibilities easily and joyfully. There is no choreography, no right or wrong step, but spontaneous movement and healthy fun with friends. However, coming up with new dance ideas can be challenging. MUVE-Tools help generate different movement ideas ensuring that each dance is fun, fresh and effortless. With the MUVE Lessons we aim to support the growth of physical and social skills, leadership and creative expression through community dance.
Intended Learning Outcomes - All students will be able to:
Observe, practice and create dance movements
Dance with control, changing direction, speed and spacial levels
Work co-operatively as a group, performing, accepting, and respecting the movements and abilities of their classmates.
Teach by Example and LEARN by Following
The MUVE lesson begins with a Dance-Along. Though students are usually happy to move, its important to provide a model for the movements you wish to see. Following the MUSE (lead-dancer) is super fun and a great way to learn new moves. Students follow loosely, shaping each move to their own preference. Different age and skill levels can playfully exercise together. There is no pressure. We enjoy giving and receiving movement ideas from each other.
Kids
“Brand New Day”
Kids
“Best Day Of My Life”
Teens
“I Got A Feeling”
LEARN
EXPLORE
SHARE
When MUVE Educators create their lessons, the 3 MUVE Levels - LEARN, EXPLORE, SHARE are used. This is our guideline to support students in their development to creating confident expressions of dance.
LEVEL 1 - LEARN experience
In the first phase of the lesson we want to demonstrate a smorgasbord of movement possibilities. Students learn by mirroring the dance leaders and experience the lessons theme by going through the motions. Students follow the MUSE loosely. Some feel shy while others enjoy the limelight. Because anyone can be a MUSE, invite two daring students to be your Co-Muses for the first dance.
LEVEL 2 - EXPLORE create
In this phase students practice creating spontaneous movement. You can inspire them with MUVE Concept Visuals. They will be able to explore new ways to move while observing and learning from their peers. The whole group is moving, together connected by music and the creative sparks shared between the participants. Depending on the game, the students create individual movements or follow and lead each other.
LEVEL 3 - SHARE teach/lead
The final step of the MUVE Lesson is for students to confidently share their individual and newly learned dance moves with their peers. Students create movements without the guidance of an adult. Dancing as a MUSE supports confidence and leadership skills. Leading the dance for your community is a thrill!
MUVE LESSON PLANS
We have lined up the lesson plans in the order we usually offer them. However, you can use them in any order you like. The Icon Shuttles below will lead you to instructions and sample videos. You do not have to be a “great dancer” to teach MUVE to any group. After you set up each game it will work on auto-pilot all the way to the end of each song.
If you need more detail on how to set up a specific MUVE Dancing Game, go to
MUVE Dancing Games
