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   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (3) 9 :

9) Change the degree of energy used in movement to heighten the effect of intent.

Example: Add force to a leap to communicate anger; change a reach by making it softer and slower to communicate gentleness

[ARTS] DAN (6) 9 :

9) Use energy for initiation and dynamic expression while distinguishing between bound and free-flowing movement.

Students will identify and demonstrate the Laban Movement Efforts: thrust, float, slash, glide, wring, dab, press, flick.  They will use props to show the difference in the energy needed for each effort.  They will demonstrate the eight different efforts to a variety of music.