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Motif Megabytes: Technology for Dance Education A hands on workshop using the Discover Dance CD-ROM Mila PARRISH Motif Megabytes is a hands-on workshop that brings fresh perspective to the application of computer technology for dance education. The elements of movement are often difficult for children (as well as teachers) to grasp. Through using the Discover Dance CD-ROM these concepts become tangible bringing new dimensions of thought and discovery, transforming conventional movement education. The Discover Dance CD-ROM presents the fundamental elements of motif writing to allow the student to be a choreographer, critic and analyst. Discover Dance CD-ROM provides a teaching model which allows students to generate, organize, document, and analyze their movement ideas. In so doing, movement concepts are presented, improvised upon, developed and recorded. Providing students with an archive of their creative work and teachers with a method for dance assessment and dissemination of student work. Motif Megabytes is a participatory workshop and will include hands-on exploration of the Discover Dance CD-ROM and research reports from student using the program. Documentation of children’s creative process will also be presented through video, written and creative work. |
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Mila PARRISH, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, is a dancer, choreographer and educator active in the field of dance technology, K-12 interdisciplinary curriculum and teacher training. Mila received an MA in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Art Education. Ms. Parrish has performed with modern, ballet and theatre companies, most notably, The Jean Erdman Theater of Dance, with whom she toured nationally. Her choreography has been presented at various NYC venues including DIA Center for the Arts, PS.122, the Morningside Dance Festival and St. Mark's Church. Mila is a Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) with research interest in dance cognition and multimedia development. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in educational technology and CD-ROM development. Mila has taught at numerous conferences and recently gave a keynote address at the Physical Education Technology Symposium in Hong Kong. Her article "Integrating Technology into the Teaching and Learning of Dance" appeared in the recent issue of the Journal of Dance Education. |
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