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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 Force will be demonstrated by teaching the
philosophy of modern dance (drawn from every-day movement rather than
formal/stylized ballet). 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, and will have opportunities to
participate with the artists in creating a dance, learning the
differences between beat/rhythm, and experiencing tap, jazz, and modern
performance. 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 (modern compared to ballet)
4. Biography
5. Video List
Program Outlines
Elementary/Middle School:
- Dance
is a form of communication
- Three
elements of dance:
Space: direction, pathways, shapes, levels
Time: beat, tempo, duration, rhythm, call and response
Force: tension/relaxation; bound flow/free flow; heavy/light;
sharp/smooth
- Dance
Movements / Terminology: locomotor/non-locomotor
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Modern is closely
related to popular dance
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Q&A
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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