Narrative Dance: Telling Stories
Students choreograph and perform short narrative dances that tell a simple story or depict a character's journey without words.
Key Questions
- Construct a narrative dance that clearly communicates a beginning, middle, and end.
- Analyze how a dancer's facial expressions and gestures contribute to storytelling.
- Explain how movement can represent conflict and resolution in a dance.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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