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   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (3) 4 :

4) Create a dance phrase that communicates an idea or feeling and discuss the effect of the movement choices.

[ARTS] DAN (3) 20 :

20) Present research about a key aspect of a dance in oral, written, or movement form.

Example: Collect information from classmates about why they like to dance and perform a dance that includes all the feelings that were expressed.

[ARTS] DAN (4) 1 :

1) Identify ideas for choreography generated from a variety of prompts and source materials.

Examples: Music/sound, text, objects, images, notation, observed dance, or experiences.

[ARTS] DAN (4) 4 :

4) Create a dance study that expresses and communicates a main idea and discuss the reasons for the movement choices.

[ARTS] DAN (5) 16 :

16) Compare and contrast the qualities of style used in a dance from one's own personal cultural practice to a style from a different cultural movement practice.

[ARTS] DAN (5) 18 :

18) Define qualities of dance that make a dance artistic and meaningful and relate them to the elements of dance in genres, styles, or cultural movement practices.

Students will research Ireland and Irish culture, including traditional dance and music. They will work in groups to choreograph a Céilís to traditional Irish music. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (3) 4 :

4) Create a dance phrase that communicates an idea or feeling and discuss the effect of the movement choices.

[ARTS] DAN (4) 4 :

4) Create a dance study that expresses and communicates a main idea and discuss the reasons for the movement choices.

[ARTS] DAN (5) 4 :

4) Select a codified movement vocabulary or preferred dance style to develop a dance study to communicate a main idea.

Example: Utilize ballet movement to create a story.

In this lesson, students will choreograph a sequence of ballet movements to tell a story.  

Throughout this lesson, students will: 

• • Define ballet vocabulary and movement.
  • Apply the basic concept of rhythm to classical music.
  • Compare the relationship between classical ballet and classical music.
  • Research and gather information about the history of classical ballet.
  • Describe the physical fitness benefits, entertainment, and career options for classical ballet dancers and musicians.
  • Create a storyline for a ballet.
  • Choreograph an original story.
  • Discuss the production with the audience both pre-performance and post-performance.