These methods are not the only ways to plan and teach creative dance. Some teachers may already have their own methods which they prefer. Using a theme as a context in which to teach students can have many benefits. However, in dance there is a danger that students might resort to pantomime or mimicry, thus excluding the dance objectives the teacher may have. This danger can be averted.
Students can learn ably within a thematic context if they are directed carefully by the teacher.
The following suggestions show ways the teacher and students can develop a theme or topic while maintaining the main objective of learning about dance. The teacher must keep the foundational objectives in mind while planning. It is not necessary to use a theme or topic as a source of ideas for creative dance lessons. Teachers wishing to work from a theme or topic should begin with Step One below. There are many topics which come up in the classroom that a teacher can use for a creative dance lesson.