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Types of Latin Dances Latin dances hail from several different countries in South and Central America, and most have influences that range far beyond this region. Some dances are easier to learn than others, but all Latin dances have a flair that both spectators and dancers alike adore. Popular Latin Dance Styles The following Latin dances are the ones that are most often learned and performed. Bachata The Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic, named after Bachata guitar music. Because this dance is about polished style in addition to simple steps, intermediate to advanced dancers will have the most success making this dance look good. Cha Cha Cha The Cha Cha Cha, also called the Cha Cha, is a Cuban-born dance, similar to the Mambo in style. Mambo The Mambo also originated in Cuba. What really gives the Mambo its style though is the hip-swaying action that the weight shift creates. Merengue Merengue is a Dominican dance; it is even recognized as the official dance of the country. Rumba Salsa Samba
Meet Me in the Middle: Free Lesson Plan Download Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Value Art Skills: Drawing Making Connections: Math- ruler use, facial proportions * Get more free lessons like this, on our Lessons Page Click to Download Free Lesson Plan! My students LOVE this self-portrait lesson. This great Art Ed lesson plan is 100% FREE to download! Latin Dance 101 | Latinaish (image source: Putumayo.com) You hear Latin music and it makes you want to dance – but is it a Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, or something entirely different? The beat tempts you to the dance floor, but what do you do once you’re out there? Today my friend and professional Latin dance instructor, Jennifer Gonzalez, guest posts and gives us the basics! Lovin’ that Latin Dance! by Jennifer Gonzalez It is hard to believe that just 13-14 years ago I had no idea that merengue, salsa, bachata, or cha cha cha were dances. Then one day, I met this man. I told my then-boyfriend, “I must learn how to dance salsa!” What intrigues me is that many times people have a hard time distinguishing Latin music. Merengue Merengue is the easiest of the Latin dances to learn. Bachata One dance gaining in popularity right now is bachata. Salsa Salsa dancing is one of the most complex Latin dances. What does salsa look like when danced? Video 1 demonstration: Cuban salsa: New York Style: Colombian Style: Like this: Related
Nail String Art | The WHOot What a great idea this is for the kids bedrooms. Use string to make their names into a brilliant piece of art. This is a DIY for the whole family! Nail String Art Tutorial via ‘Simply Real Moms’ Heart String Art Tutorial via ‘Green Wedding Shoes’ Home Sweet Home String Art via ‘Infarrantly Creative’ String Art Tutorial via ‘Nine Red Blogspot’ Rainbow String Art via ‘Honey and Fitz’ Mickey and Minnie Mouse String Art via ‘Inspired by Dis’ String Art via ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Nail String Art Tutorial
Shades of Color Art Technique One color can be quite interesting. Try this shades of color art technique and create different tones in the same picture. What You'll Need:NewspaperPencilClean plastic egg carton or small dishesDrawing paperWatercolor or poster paintsPaintbrush HOW TO MAKE A SHADES OF COLOR PICTURE:Step 1: Cover your work surface with newspaper. Step 2: In the empty egg carton, put a small amount of one color into seven different sections. Step 3: Mix in one, two, and three drops of white paint with three of the sections. Step 4: Then mix in one, two, and three drops of black paint with three other sections. Step 5: Now paint your picture using the one color and the various tones of that color. Think about the direction the sun will shine on the field. Continue on to the next page to learn more about our crayon and paint art technique. For more fun crafts and art techniques, try:
Bubble Prints! - After experimenting with several ways of doing bubble prints, I think I found a way that works well. I poured some kids bubbles into small containers. Then, I mixed a few drops of food coloring into the containers. The bubbles were cheapo and weren’t really bubbly, so I added some dish soap as well. Then, I blew bubbles just as you normally would blow bubbles and let them land on the paper. When they popped, they left these splatters and circle prints. Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Once upon an Art Room: Tinting and Shading- skills worksheet I put together this worksheet after seeing one similar on Pinterest (I will site the original post when I find it again). The kids seem to have enjoyed doing this a lot more than I thought they might - and it makes for a great assessment piece. *Tip: instead of using plastic mixing palettes, use scraps of cardboard. This version I adjusted for my younger students by having a simpler image for them to paint.
Lessons Please download some (or all) of our 100% free premium Art Ed lesson plans. They’re all in a simple and easy to download/print 1-page PDF format. Don’t forget to check back often for updates as we’ll be posting at least one new lesson plan every week! How to use: When you hover over a lesson plan on this page, you have two options. Click the magnifying glass to preview the plan. Every Art Ed lesson plan that carries the AOE Stamp of Approval, upholds the following standards: Creative Based Outcomes, no two products will look exactly the sameReal-world classroom tested by a Certified Art TeacherLessons involve artistic decision making, fine motor skills and Higher Order Thinking skillsLessons involve and link to the COMMON CORE subjects (your administration is craving this)Includes insider tips, including assessment strategies, management tips and material usage tricksSimplified, streamlined, 1-page, printable, PDF format (yay!)
iLoveToCreate Blog: Easy Geo Canvas Art With geometric patterns popping up in clothing and home decor, it seemed a geo canvas art tutorial was just the ticket for today's post. The process is simple and the results stunning! For this project you will need: Art Canvas Some time ago I gave my sister some fabric that is pre-printed like a big ol' coloring book page. I also gave her a package of trusty Tulip Fabric Markers to color said fabric. Canvases can be found at big box stores and craft stores and come in lots and lots of sizes. Since I was working with children I drew the patterns for them to hand color themselves. Using a ruler, connect the marks from the lines and bing, bang, boom! Now, the kids I had acquired for this project became more interested in my iPad so I had to color in these bad boys myself. Choose a handful of colors and color in the shapes. When colored take a black marker and trace the lines and fill in any left over spaces. Choose a pattern and randomly use it on your colored areas. Color as desired...
Learning Through the Arts | Visual Arts View the videos below and don't forget to download the viewer's guide for more information and support. Visual Arts Overview Watch now|Length 2:00 Focus on Patterns Students create artwork of animals, using patterns.Watch or download now|Grade 1 Length 14:56 Two-Dimensional Art in Science Students use visual arts to enhance the study of simple machines.Watch or download now|Grades 1–2 Length 17:49 Mixing Mediums Students create artwork, using a variety of mediums.Watch or download now|Grade 2 Length 12:04 Animal Legends Students use traditional techniques to draw an animal and then write a legend about the animal.Watch or download now|Grade 3 Length 9:36 Creating Mythical Creatures Students create their own mythical creatures, using shapes.Watch or download now|Grade 5 Length 12:41 Expressing Meaning Using Multimedia Techniques Students create artwork based on their study of Canadian government.Watch or download now|Grade 5 Length 11:30 The Story of an Artwork Connecting with Measurement
untitled She Traces Her Hand With A Pencil. The Results? Simply Amazing. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids this weekend, or have a few minutes to spare for yourself, you’ve got to watch this amazing how-to video. You don’t need any artistic skills, just a few minutes of your time, a pencil, and some markers. Oh, and a good dose of imagination and wonder will go a long way too. If you have kids around, make sure you have a lot of colorful markers, so they can let their imagination run wild, because the results are simply stunning! This weekend, my entire family is going to do this, and we’ll make a collage of all of our 3D hands to put in the entrance hallway of our home. Please SHARE this great idea with your friends and family, and if you do decide to make one of these, we’d love to see a photo of the result, just post a comment with a photo!
21 Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make Some of the best Christmas memories that I have from when I was a kid are making ornaments with my sister and friend who would always stay with us during the holidays while her parents were working. I still remember making those salt dough ornaments with them and how much fun it was! These ornaments have been treasures, reminding me of my easy-carefree days of being a kid. I think I better start doing the same for my kids! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13 – 15. 3 adorable photo ornaments your kids can make! 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Looks like it’s time to pull out the flour and salt, craft paper and old magazines and get busy making memories! Katie is a stay at home mom of 5, married to her best friend and enjoys attending the theater, being creative, spending time with her family, and eating Mexican food. Like This Post?