AE17.D.5.21

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 5 - Dance

AE17.D.5.21
Describe how the movement qualities of a dance from a specific genre, style, or culture reflect the ideas and perspectives from which the dance originated.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Dance literacy includes deep knowledge and perspectives about societal, cultural, historical, and community contexts.
EQ: How does knowing about societal, cultural, historical and community experiences expand dance literacy?

Skills Examples

Make the connection between how dance and physical education (healthy eating, drug-free habits, and other physical activities) impact health and learning throughout one's life.
Differentiate between various dance styles and genres of the Western theatrical tradition.
Demonstrate how various disciplines can be used to present an idea.
Explore social injustice by creating and performing a dance about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Examine and use the skills, concepts, and vocabulary that are common to dance and to other content areas.
Examine elements of dance, costumes, and musical accompaniment of hip-hop for historical or cultural information.
Discuss capoeira and its Afro-Brazilian origin in a period of slavery.
Apply dance-related skills, such as alignment and body awareness, while giving a presentation.

Vocabulary

Dance to communicate purpose
Theme
Dance Terminology
Common skills and processes among the arts disciplines.
Dance Terminology
Artistic Intent
Elements of dance
Cultural Movement Practices
Dance Literacy

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

COS Examples

Example: Regal movements of Ballet from its beginnings in Italian and French royal courts.

Aligned Learning Resources

Hula Dance

Discovering Russian Folk Dance