AE17.D.2.20

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

AE17.D.2.20
Respond with movements to an inquiry-based set of questions based on an observed dance work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: As dance is experienced, all personal experiences, knowledge, and context are integrated and synthesized to interpret meaning.
EQ: How does dance deepen our understanding of ourselves, other knowledge, and events around us?

Skills Examples

Describe a dance-related event in the community.
Observe a dance performance and describe one's response.
Perform a folk dance to communicate tradition.
Use the elements of dance to convey addition and subtraction.
Present to the class a summarization of "The Nutcracker."
Identify the cultural or historical origin of a dance.
Perform dances from a variety of cultures and time period.
Share one's reflections after attending a performance in the community.

Vocabulary

Elements of dance
Communicate personal meaning.
Respond to a dance work.
Elements of dance
Cultural Movement Practices
Dance Literacy

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences.

COS Examples

Example: Can you show with movement the emotions the dancers portrayed?““