Movement and Choreography · Dance

Choreographing a Story

Using movement sequences to convey a narrative or a specific theme without words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a sequence of movements represent a conflict between two people?
  2. 2What choices does a choreographer make to represent an abstract concept like 'growth'?
  3. 3How does the use of levels like high, medium, and low change the energy of a dance?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating DA.Cr2.1.4NCAS: Performing DA.Pr6.1.4
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Movement and Choreography
Period: Dance

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