Choreographic Devices and Form
The Arts · Year 8 · Dance: Choreography, Performance, and Appreciation · 3o Periodo

Choreographic Devices and Form

Learn how to structure movement using motifs, repetition, and canon. Students apply these devices to build cohesive dance sequences.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 The Arts Year 8: Dance;Creating;(AC9ADA8C01) choreograph dances using the elements of dance, choreographic devices and form to communicate ideas and intentions.

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Learn how to structure movement using motifs, repetition, and canon. Students apply these devices to build cohesive dance sequences.

Key Questions

  1. How does a motif help to communicate a central idea?
  2. Why is repetition effective in structuring a dance?
  3. How can canon create visual interest for an audience?

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