Sheila Phillips, a Bainbridge Island resident, is a certified instructor in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance. Sheila was co-founder and coach of the nationally award winning Bainbridge Island teenage dance troupe, the Swingin’ Hepcats. Sheila believes in sharing the joy of dance and finds special satisfaction in teaching social partner dancing.
She loves working with teens and presently teaches classes through Bainbridge Metro Park and Recreation and island health clubs.
sheila@educatedfeet.net
http://www.educatedfeet.net/
https://www.facebook.com/Educated-Feet-183988024994715/
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.3012
Teacher Resources: Lesson plans provided
Sample Residency Topics: Ballroom, Latin and Swing
Sample Residency Description: Learn how to execute dance patterns with a partner in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances. Choose from various Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Slow dance and Hustle. Latin styles include Salsa, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha and Merengue. Dance etiquette is included. Dancing boosts morale and provides fun exercise in Physical Education. History curriculums can be supplemented with Swing dance from the WWII era and Latin America’s dance influences from Argentina and Cuba. Certainly, dance compliments band and music
electives.
EALR Focus:
1.1 Understands arts concepts and vocabulary
1.2 Develops arts skills and techniques
1.3 Understands and applies arts styles from various artists cultures and times
3.1 Uses the arts to express and present ideas and feelings
4.1 Makes connections within and across the arts to other disciplines, life and
culture by demonstrating and analyzing the connections among art disciplines
4.4 Understands that the arts shape and reflect culture and history