Movement and Story: Dance and Theater · Theater Performance

Storytelling Through Dance

Using locomotive and non-locomotive movements to represent narrative sequences.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a dance move tell a story about the changing seasons?
  2. 2What is the difference between moving like a heavy giant and a light bird?
  3. 3How do dancers use the space around them to communicate?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Performing DA.Pr4.1.2NCAS: Creating DA.Cr1.1.2
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Movement and Story: Dance and Theater
Period: Theater Performance

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