The Body in Motion: Dance and Choreography · Contemporary Dance and Movement Studies

Anatomy and Effort Actions

The study of Laban Movement Analysis and the physical mechanics of different movement qualities.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the weight of a movement change its perceived meaning?
  2. 2What choices did the performer make to appear weightless?
  3. 3How does the speed of a gesture alter its emotional clarity?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Performing DA.Pr5.1.HSAccNCAS: Connecting DA.Cn10.1.HSAcc
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: The Body in Motion: Dance and Choreography
Period: Contemporary Dance and Movement Studies

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