Dance Instructional Guide

structures. ● I can identify & discuss artistic intent of my own & other’s choreography.

Example of Learning Progression 1. Explore new or unique ways of moving through engaging in various improvisational exercises and activities. 2. Learn about artist motivation and intent. 3. View various dance works by various choreographers and discuss the intent of the artist in these works. 4. Utilize the improvisational techniques and the examples of dance works viewed in class to serve as tools and inspiration for creating an original dance piece that reflects a personal artistic intent through the choreographic process. WISR CONNECTIONS:

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening, Viewing

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITY VOCABULARY: SKILLS:

● Choreography ● Improvisation ● Artistic Intent ● Personal Movement Preferences ● Creative Process

● Choreography ● Improvisation ● Artistic Intent ● Preference ● Process

● Choreograph and/or improvise an original dance that expresses artistic intent. ● Identify personal movement preferences and strengths. ● Compare the choreographic process to other creative endeavors.

EXAMPLE LESSONS, ASSESSMENTS, and OTHER RESOURCES

PBS Learning Media: Dance Choreography Videos Colorado Department of Education: Speaking with our Feet Colorado Department of Education: Poetry in Motion Colorado Department of Education: Abstracting Your Inspiration Shannon Dooling Dances: Choreography Adventures Shannon Dooling Dances: Dance Improvisation Tips and Activities for Beginners