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Introduction
1. About the program
2. Program Objectives
K-6
Basic elements of dance will be stressed in this 40 minute session.
The use of Space,
Time, and Energy will be demonstrated by performing excerpts from famous
ballets (Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Peter and the Wolf for example).
Students will see how locomotor and non-locomotor movements can be
combined with the 3 Elements of Dance and the use of emotion to create
choreography. At the end of the performance, a verbal review of content
done.
7-12
This program builds upon the elements of dance and introduction of
locomotor / non-locomotor movement of Program I. It will broaden students’ capacity to compare and
contrast dance styles. It
will also provide students a more informed knowledge base for dance
review. At the end of the
performance, a verbal review of content done.
3. About dance (ballet)
4. Biography
5. Video List
Program Outlines
Elementary/Middle School:
- Dance
is a form of communication
- Three
elements of dance: Space, Time, and Energy
- Dance
Movements: Locomotor and non-locomotor
- How
emotion affects dance performance
- Use
the elements of dance with locomotor/non-locomotor movements to shape
movements into choreography, which can tell a story.
- Audience
etiquette while watching a performance
- Verbal
review of content
High School:
- Same
as above, with more advanced focus on elements of dance and how they
are used to create choreographic effects
- How
dance is analyzed, reviewed, interpreted, and critiqued by its
audience
Pre and Post Program Activities
1. Background information for teachers
2. Elementary: writing prompts to dances they’ve
seen, using appropriate dance terminology, and other art forms
2. Middle School/High School: dance and other art
forms, note values, tempo, rhythm, dance in history, dance and
society/culture
Movement Glossary
Bibliography/Web Bibliography
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