Improvisation in Dance
Developing spontaneous movement responses, creative problem-solving, and collaborative dance making.
Key Questions
- Construct a movement sequence in response to a given musical prompt.
- Analyze how improvisational scores can lead to unexpected choreographic outcomes.
- Evaluate the role of intuition and risk-taking in dance improvisation.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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