Some students might experience growth spurts and consequently may be unco-ordinated for a period of time. Other students might feel self-conscious about their developing bodies. Teachers should be sensitive to these changes and establish a non-threatening environment where all students will feel comfortable moving. Use a process to guide the students in their dance- making . The process of creating is often misunderstood.
Teachers are afraid to guide the students too much in case they stifle creativity.
However, the creative process is really a problem-solving process. Teachers should guide students through steps of creative problem- solving, encouraging and coaching them as they work, and engaging them in discussions while they are working. As students become familiar with using a process, the sophistication of their reflections on what they are doing will grow. The following outlines steps students might go through when creating. Keep in mind that the steps do not exclude strategies such as brainstorming, research, journal writing or watching films at any point in the process.