UP:AE17.D.4.4

Vocabulary

choreography
prompts
movement problem
elements of dance
choreographic devices
dance study
artistic intent
dance phrase

Essential Questions

EU: The elements of dance, dance structures, and choreographic devices serve as both a foundation and a departure point for choreographers.
EQ: What influences choice-making in creating choreography?

Skills Examples

Use music, sound, text, objects, images, notation, observed dance, or experiences to create a dance phrase.
Perform a dance phrase using three different levels.
Perform a dance phrase that alters the timing of the movement.
Create a trio from a solo by performing movements in a three-part canon.
Create a dance based on the maid idea of "water" or "fire" and explain how the movement choices that were made express your topic.
After performing short dance study, reflect on possible changes that could have been made and use peer feedback to revise movement.
Draw a formation or pathway of dancers using symbols.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.