The Language of Movement · Dance

Dance and Social Connection

Exploring folk dances and social dances from various historical periods and regions.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do communities use dance to celebrate important events?
  2. 2How do the costumes and music influence the way a dance is performed?
  3. 3What can a dance tell us about the values of a society?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Dance - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Language of Movement
Period: Dance

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