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How exciting! Write Dance is now in its third edition, and what a lovely book this is! It gives teachers exactly what they have been asking for; a detailed and clear resource to support the teaching of handwriting using a fully cursive style. As consultants, practitioners and trainers for Write Dance we are delighted to endorse this book, which combines the two previous 2nd edition publications, Write Dance and More Write Dance. - Nicole Barrons and Diana Strauss, Write Dance Training, UK
Write Dance is an exciting, innovative and fun programme which uses music and movement to introduce handwriting to children aged 5-8 years. Write Dance movements are designed to help children feel happy and comfortable with their bodies, improve their motor skills and provide a strong foundation for writing.
The 3rd edition of this bestselling book combines Write Dance and More Write Dance to bring you the ultimate one-stop Write Dance experience, and has been updated throughout with a brand new layout as well as new themes, music and video.
Ragnhild A. Oussoren is the creator of Write Dance. She developed the Write Dance approach in the Netherlands twenty five years ago and it has gone on to capture the imagination of children and teachers across Europe.
NOW WITH A COMPANION WEBSITE!
This exciting new edition is accompanied by a complete online package of resources. Visit https://study.sagepub.com/oussoren3e and enter your unique access code found in the inner front cover of your new edition of Write Dance to access:
- Over 40 downloadable music tracks and songs
- More than 90 minutes of video demonstrating each of the music themes
- A huge range of downloadable copy sheets for teachers and children to use
List of contents
Foreword
How Write Dance Evolved
Graphology and Write Dance
Writing and Dancing
How to Use this Book
Companion Website
Music Themes
1. The Volcano
2. Krongelidong
3. Circles and Eights
4. Robot
5. Trains
6. Horses and Hares
7. The Sea
8. Mandala
9. Sailing Ship
10. Ocean Waves and Beach Waves
11. Dream Castle
12. Capitals
Analysing Foundation Shape, Join and Music Drawing
List of Tracks
List of Words
About the author
Ragnhild Oussoren is the creator of Write Dance and gives workshops in different countries. The Write Dance method has been so successful that it is practiced in six languages all around the world.
Summary
Restructured and enhanced for accessibility, this brand new bumper edition combines and refines Write Dance and More Write Dance and is accompanied by a website that offers a host of extra downloadable resources making this the ultimate Write Dance toolkit!
