Body Language: Dance and Movement · Dance and Choreography

Cultural Dance History

Exploring the origins and evolution of social and ceremonial dances around the world.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do social dances reflect the values of the community that created them?
  2. 2In what ways has migration influenced the development of new dance styles?
  3. 3What is the difference between a dance for performance and a dance for ritual?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Connecting DA.Cn11.1.7NCAS: Responding DA.Re9.1.7
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Body Language: Dance and Movement
Period: Dance and Choreography

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