AE17.D.PRO.10

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 09-12 - Dance

AE17.D.PRO.10
Utilize correct alignment while performing technical dance skills to improve efficiency, safety, and clarity of movement in choreography.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Dancers use the mind-body connection and develop the body as an instrument for artistry and artistic expression.
EQ: What must a dancer do to prepare the mind and body for artistic expression?

Skills Examples

Demonstrate clear movement choices in different directions, facings and levels.
Design basic shapes of the body and sequence while connecting movement that uses spatial elements.
Use breath phrasing to execute a work by Martha Graham.
Reflect on syncopation and accents from musical jazz compositions by performing isolated bursts of energy juxtaposed with lyrical full-body movement.
Explore, identify and discuss energy changes that convey a feeling or meaning, then apply various changes in energy to enhance the artistic intent.
Identify common practices for injury prevention and maintenance.
Chart or document a plan that supports personal performance goals.
Analyze and evaluate personal performance using performance goals, video documentation, journaling, or peer feedback.
Identify and discuss performance etiquette. Set attainable personal goals for dance class and assess growth at set intervals.
Design a costume for a dance performance.
Determine opening and ending lighting ideas appropriate to the artistic intent of a dance.

Vocabulary

Choreography
Clarity of Design
Musicality
Kinesthetic Phrasing
Artistic Intent
energy
dynamics
embody
alignment
technical dance skills
Healthy Practices
Injury Prevention
Performance etiquette
Personal goals
Self-Evaluation
Production elements

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

COS Examples

Example: Avoid pronation while executing jumps to prevent ankle sprains.