Movement and Meaning · Dance

The Elements of Dance

Learning the core concepts of body, effort, shape, and space.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does moving through a low level versus a high level change the energy of a dance?
  2. 2What is the relationship between a dancer's breath and the fluidity of their movement?
  3. 3How can a group of dancers create a single cohesive shape?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Dance - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Movement and Meaning
Period: Dance

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