Movement and Meaning: Dance and Choreography · Dance

Elements of Movement

Breaking down dance into space, time, force, and body alignment.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a dancer use negative space to create visual interest?
  2. 2What is the relationship between breath and movement quality?
  3. 3How can varying levels of energy change the meaning of a gesture?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Performing DA.Pr4.1.HSProfNCAS: Creating DA.Cr1.1.HSProf
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Movement and Meaning: Dance and Choreography
Period: Dance

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