Research clearly links increased participation in the arts to improved academic achievement--and in response, more middle schools are adding dance to their curriculum. But most middle school educators are not trained in dance.

Realizing this dilemma, author Judi Fey crafted the solution: Dance Units for Middle School. Ideal for teachers without dance training as well as for dance educators, the book takes a student-directed approach--you provide the students clear directions, and they create their own projects. Dance Units for Middle School provides you with everything you...