Movement and Choreography · Dance

Cultural Dance Traditions

Investigating the role of dance in community celebrations and historical rituals.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this dance reflect the values or history of the community that created it?
  2. 2What role do costumes and music play in traditional folk dances?
  3. 3How has this dance style evolved as it moved across different borders?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding DA.Re9.1.4NCAS: Connecting DA.Cn11.1.4
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Movement and Choreography
Period: Dance

Suggested Methodologies

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