Choreographing the Human Experience · Dance Performance and History

Choreographic Composition

Students learn to sequence movements to create a cohesive dance piece with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do repetitive movements create a sense of rhythm in a dance?
  2. 2What happens to the meaning of a dance when the music is removed?
  3. 3How can a choreographer use levels and floor patterns to tell a story?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating DA.Cr2.1.8NCAS: Creating DA.Cr3.1.8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Choreographing the Human Experience
Period: Dance Performance and History

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