Directions and Pathways in Movement
Students will explore moving in different directions (forward, backward, sideways) and creating various pathways (straight, curved, zigzag) in space.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between moving in a straight line and a curved pathway in terms of emotional expression.
- Design a movement improvisation that utilizes all directions and at least two different pathways.
- Explain how a dancer's use of space can guide the audience's focus.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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