Responding to Dance
Developing vocabulary to describe and interpret dance performances.
Key Questions
- Analyze the movements a dancer uses to show a specific emotion.
- Justify your interpretation of a dance performance using descriptive words.
- Evaluate how different elements of a dance contribute to its overall message.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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