Creative Dance and Expression · Dance
Expressing Emotions through Movement
Using the body to communicate feelings such as joy, anger, or excitement. Students explore how facial expressions and posture enhance dance.
Key Questions
- 1What kind of movements look 'heavy' or 'sad'?
- 2How can you use your whole body to show excitement without using words?
- 3Why is dance a good way to express how we feel?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - DanceNCCA: Primary - Understanding and appreciation of dance
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 3 Physical Education
Unit: Creative Dance and Expression
Period: Dance
Suggested Methodologies
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