Ophea’s Creative Movement Lessons
Ophea offers excellent dance lesson plans and units on their website, designed through a Physical Education lens. When searching by grade, these resources are listed under "Creative Movement," with an additional unit called "Creative Movement with Equipment" that incorporates items like ribbons and scarves. Faculty of Education students can access these materials for free by registering with their Queen’s email, and membership is also covered by many Ontario school boards.
Check out the Ophea YouTube channel for short videos.
National Ballet School’s Resource Library
The National Ballet School offers a comprehensive online resource library, featuring a wide range of lessons, units, and digital content. To get started, simply register for a free account. Once you're signed in, you can use the Search and Filter tools to easily find resources by grade level, dance style, or type of content.
Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators (CODE) Resource Library
CODE (Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators) provides a free resource bank where you can browse individual lessons and units. While many resources are available at no cost, a paid membership unlocks access to additional content. As a pre-service teacher, you're eligible for a free two-year membership. You can use this link to register.
The Kennedy Center, the national arts center of the United States, offers a variety of high-quality resources to support dance education. Their collection includes lesson plans, how-to videos, and materials covering various dance styles, all of which can be used to support learning of the Ontario curriculum.
The link above connects you to PL3Y Education’s catalog of resources and courses. While most offerings require a purchase, there are some free follow-along videos available that support physical literacy and can be easily integrated into your teaching.