Performing the Character While Dancing
0:56
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Dancer Arianna Russ discusses the importance of getting into character while dancing to enhance the dance’s meaning, message, and emotional power.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Dance-34**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as a conversation starter or in conjunction with a journal prompt and have students respond to the insights provided by Ms. Russ with their own perspective on the same topic. Share their thoughts in small groups.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
