AE17.D.2.8

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 2 - Dance

EU: Space, time, and energy are basic elements of dance.
EQ: How do dancers work with space, time, and energy to communicate artistic expression?

Identify symmetrical and asymmetrical body shapes and examine relationships between body parts.
Differentiate between circling and turning as two separate ways of continuous directional change.
Recall and practice given steps or sequencing with facing or level changes (what was up, make it down, face the back instead of the front).
Create body shapes that change level and facings.
Demonstrate locomotor movement on a straight pathway, circular pathway, zig zag pathway; making clear changes when called out.
Identify the beat in metered music and execute movement on the downbeat (the 1) of duple and triple meter.
Demonstrate an accented movement (clap, stomp, or jump) only on the downbeat of a piece of music. Practice with different tempos and 2/4, 4/4, and 3/4 music.

Review the terms adverb and adjective and make a list of descriptive words, choose several and execute a given movement or sequence with the word in mind or explore the word with their body in free movement.

Demonstrate movement and sequencing that utilizes a variety of pathways for personal space and group formations.

Identify modifications for spatial placement in a dance phrase.
Repeat movement or sequencing in a group formation or group dance using an awareness of his/her own body in space and make modifications to adjust placement as needed or requested.
Practice using production elements (i.e., multimedia equipment, scenery, costumes, lighting).

Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

Example: Waltz, triplet, walking, or marching.