Movement and Choreography · Dance

Elements of Dance

Breaking down movement into space, time, force, and body to understand choreographic intent.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of negative space change the impact of a dance move?
  2. 2In what ways can a dancer show weight without actually being heavy?
  3. 3How does tempo influence the emotional narrative of a choreographic work?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Dance - Grade 9ON: Creating, Presenting, and Performing - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Movement and Choreography
Period: Dance

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