AE17.D.4.2

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 4 - Dance

AE17.D.4.2
Find a solution to a movement problem by manipulating the elements of dance.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Choreographers use a variety of sources as inspiration and transform concepts and ideas into movement for artistic expression.
EQ: Where do choreographers get ideas for dances?

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.

Vocabulary

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

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

COS Examples

Examples: Perform a dance phrase using three different levels. Perform a dance phrase that alters the timing of the movement.

Aligned Learning Resources

Force Field

Math + Arts: Geometry in Dance

AE17.D.4.2 Find a solution to a movement problem by manipulating the elements of dance.