Virtual Learning: I CAN DO
Welcome to our Online Virtual learning page for I CAN DO.
We’re pleased to offer this opportunity to experience our classes for I CAN DO. We encourage students of all ages to view this with your parents or whoever helps to take care of you, along with any siblings.
We have classes offered by different teachers who teach at different schools.
Feel free to repeat your classes as often as you wish. Pause and rewind if you get stuck on a concept.
You are welcome to participate in the classes from all of the teachers if you wish!
Group Dances
Classes by Dana Rossi - Rose Park, Riley, Mountain View
-
I Can Do - Dana Rossi
Join Dana Rossi and Moisés Próspero in different dance exercises to explore the TIME and SPACE elements of dance – moving more quickly and slowly to the tempo, mirroring, and more.
Music:
- “Kidogo” by Diamond Platnumz feat. P-Square
- “Makeba” by Jain
-
I Can Do combination Dana Rossi
Dance with Dana Rossi and Moisés Próspero from Ballet West’s ICANDO program. Learn a combination and continue exploring the SPACE and TIME elements of dance. Be sure to warm-up first with our ICANDO warm- up video or some music of your own.
Music:
- “Feels Like Home” by Sigala, Fuse ODG, & Sean Paul (feat. Kent Jones)
Classes by Ashley Creek - Emerson, Edison, Spectrum
-
Ashley Creek ICANDO Video
This video uses dance to relate the COVID19 pandemic to the historical situation of disease brought to Native American populations by Spanish Explorers, which 5th grade students learn about in Social Studies and History. Ashley discusses the spread of new viruses through a population and uses dance to express the emotions students may be feeling during this time.
Music:
- 1st song: “Water Shows” by glue70
- 2nd song: ” Funk It” by Defunk
- 3rd song: “Snowden’s Jig” by Carolina Chocolate Drops
-
Ashley Creek "Energy"
Dancers- please complete the ICANDO warm-up video before watching this video about the dance element of energy. I hope you enjoy dancing with me.
-
Ashley Creek San Rafael Swell
This video was made in the San Rafael Swell. I highly recommend that you complete the ICANDO warm-up video with instructors Dana Rossi, Sarah Lovett and Alicia Trump before starting on my video. This video is about the dance element of Time.
Classes by Jennifer Heighton - Redwood, Copper Hills, West Kearns, Grant
(links coming soon)
Classes by Sarah Lovett - Whittier, Spectrum
-
Sarah Lovett - Energy
This combination focuses on different aspects of Energy – one of the elements of dance covered in the 5th grade core curriculum – such as still and moving shapes, sustained movement, exploding and rebounding movement.
Music:
- “Is It True” by Tame Impala
- “Circles” by Post Malone
-
Sarah Lovett - Space
Dance with Ballet West ICANDO Instructor Sarah Lovett and explore the “Space” element of dance. This combination has many changes of weight, alternating between a wide and narrow base.
Music:
- “Jump in the Line” by Harry Belafonte
- “The Winner” by Coolio
Classes by Amy Simkins - Holbrook
(Links coming soon)
Classes by Alicia Trump
-
Alicia Trump - Space and Energy
Alicia’s video focuses on 2 elements of dance: Space and Energy – dancing in a narrow base and a wide base; contrasting and dynamic changes; distorted, exaggerated, and diminished movement.
Music:
- “Huldra” by Gidge
- “Can’t Stop Dancin'” by Becky G.
Classes by Ashlee Vilos - Washington, Newman, Bountiful, Holbrook
-
Ashlee Vilos - Time
Join Ballet West ICANDO Instructor Ashlee Vilos and explore different layers of the TIME element of dance – groove to the tempo, accent, bounce, & lyrics. Be sure to warm-up first with our ICANDO warm-up video, or choose your own music and warm up on your own.
Music:
- “Hopscotch” by Mr Carmack
Acknowledgements
We’d like to thank the Utah State Legislature though the Utah State Board of Education’s POPS program, as well as The Kahlert Foundation for their generous support of the I CAN DO program.
We hope you enjoy our educational offering. Please explore our website for other learning opportunities as well.
To share your artwork, ask questions or provide us with feedback, please reach out to us at education@balletwest.org.