AE17.D.AC.17

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

AE17.D.AC.17
Interpret how the relationships of dance, use of body, dance technique, and context enhance meaning and support choreographic intent, using genre-specific terminology.

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

Show motif development as a tool for creating theme and variation.
Show how ABA may indicate a cycle of life.
Select and analyze two different styles of dance and use genre specific terms to compare the movement patterns.
Reflect upon one's own choreographic choices and compare them with the choices of other choreographers who expressed the same theme.
Observe a performance of dance and analyze the ways that the elements of dance and principles of choreography were used to support a theme.
Analyzing the use and organization of elements, principles, skills, foundations, and technique.
Interpreting meaning based on personal experiences and knowledge.
Evaluating and justifying by using supportive evidence and aesthetic criteria.

Vocabulary

Apply Evidence
genres
styles
culture movement practices
choreographic intent
Elements of Dance
artistic expression

Anchor Standards

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