Thursday, 20 February 2025

The Dancing Brain!

It's not just your feet and hands moving to the rhythm of the music ... 

 
The BrainDance, developed by Anne Green Gilbert, is an effective, full body/brain warm-up exercise based on eight developmental movement patterns humans move through in the first year of life to wire the central nervous system. Many of us missed a pattern, but by moving through these patterns weekly or daily we re-pattern our brains, align our bodies, develop better focus and concentration, and strengthen social and emotional skills. This exercise prepares all students for learning. The BrainDance may be used with all ages (toddlers to seniors), and in all teaching situations.

We have compiled an engaging Brain Dance Activity Booklet for you and your students based on the ideas developed by Anne Gilbert. It includes exciting dance prompts grouped age wise that you can use at home or at school with your kids and students. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to dance with your kids/students!
 
To download the activity booklet, please click on the following link:
1. Brain Dance or Movement Dance Activity Booklet for All Age Groups (EYFS, Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary+)        

References  
To download the reference material on Brain Dance or Movement Dance or Movement Therapy, please click on the following link:
1. BrainDance by Anne Green Gilbert  

Sources/Credits
Activity Booklet - An inquisitive chit-chat with ChatGPT! & www.creativedance.org

Acknowledgements
My Professors (B.R.A.), teachers (The British School and St. Paul's School), mentors (The British School and SAKSHAM) and friends (Bhaavya and Shailendra) who introduced and pushed me to ponder over Brain Dance (or movement dance therapy) and its vital implications in the field of special and inclusive education.

With Hope. 

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