Thank you so much for being a part of my research study on a constructivism-influenced instructional approach for beginning-level online Middle Eastern dance students! You'll until the end of the day on September 25 (3 weeks) to complete the introduction, 6 chapters of dance instruction, and conclusion (including the post-instruction survey). 


Here is the schedule for the release of materials throughout the study:

Week 1: Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2

Week 2: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

Week 3: Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and Conclusion

New materials will simply show up in the course at the designated times. 


If you have questions, feel free to email me at the address I've included in introduction of the course. You can also PM me on Facebook or post in the private Facebook group for the study to which you have been added.


Happy shimmies,

Jenny Alton

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Before you start dancing...

    • Course Companion Guide . PDF
  • 2

    1: Slides, Lifts, and Drops

    • Chapter 1 Overview

    • 1.1 Warm-up

    • 1.2 New Steps

    • 1.3 Combos

    • 1.4 Cool-down

    • Chapter 1 Progress Check
  • 3

    2: Circles and Crescents

    • Chapter 2 Overview

    • 2.1 Warm-up

    • 2.2 Review

    • 2.3 New Steps

    • 2.4 Combos

    • 2.5 Cool-down

    • Chapter 2 Progress Check
  • 4

    3: Twists, Figure 8s, and Shimmies

    • Chapter 3 Overview

    • 3.1 Warm-up

    • 3.2 Review

    • 3.3 New Steps

    • 3.4 Combos

    • 3.5 Cool-down

    • Chapter 3 Progress Check
  • 5

    4: Undulations, Arms, Traveling, and Turns

    • Chapter 4 Overview

    • 4.1 Warm-up

    • 4.2 Review

    • 4.3 New Steps

    • 4.4 Combos

    • 4.5 Cool-down

    • Chapter 4 Progress Check
  • 6

    5: Choreography Part 1

    • Chapter 5 Overview

    • 5.1 Warm-up

    • 5.2 Review

    • 5.3 New Choreography

    • 5.4 Cool-down

    • Chapter 5 Progress Check
  • 7

    6: Choreography Part 2

    • Chapter 6 Overview

    • 6.1 Warm-up

    • 6.2 Review

    • 6.3 New Choreography

    • 6.4 Cool-down

    • Chapter 6 Progress Check
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • Memorizing the Choreography

    • What's next?
  • 9

    Copyright Notice

    • Copyright