AE17.D.PRO.17

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

AE17.D.PRO.17
Compare and discuss how the elements of dance, execution of dance movement principles, and context contribute to artistic expression.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Dance is interpreted by considering intent, meaning, and artistic expression as communicated through the use of body, elements of dance, dance technique, dance structure, and context.
EQ: How is dance interpreted?

Skills Examples

View a professional dance work, identify multiple patterns of movements and discuss their relationship in the context of the artistic intent.
Revise an existing dance phrase adding the elements of dance to enhance the phrase.
Working in small groups, evaluate peer choreography using the elements of dance, technique and or artistic expression as criteria. Apply constructive feedback.
Analyze and interpret recognized works by a variety of historical and contemporary choreographers.

Vocabulary

compare patterns
elements of dance
artistic expression
critique artistic expression
Evaluative Criteria

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

Aligned Learning Resources

Creating Like a Well-Known Choreographer