This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The idea is to start doing things in a more creative way from an early age. Mathsdance is about learning maths throught dance and movement.
Panorea Baka is a London based maths educator, creative learning enthusiast and the founder and director of Maths Dance.
She has developed knowledge and skills that cross a wide variety of disciplines including applied mathematics, biomedical engineering and education. Frustrated by the reality of the fragmented curriculum she decided to launch Maths Dance in January 2013. Her award winning company is built on the innovative idea of teaching and learning mathematics through movement and promotes a holistic educational approach. Panorea and her team have been training teachers on how to merge mathematics, dance and other subjects bringing creativity into learning. They also hold school workshops enriching the students’ whole educational experience.
As an educator her personal mission is to ‘create a dynamic and inclusive space where children can think, sense, understand, question and reshape the world.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
