Dance Instructional Guide

● I can utilize successful communication and collaboration skills ● I can collaborate and problem solve as a member of an ensemble.

Example of Learning Progression 1. Learn about the purpose of etiquette and expectations for class, rehearsals, and performances in the professional dance industry. 2. Learn the expectations and purpose of etiquette expected in dance classes and rehearsals as well performances as needed. 3. Apply and display etiquette and expectations purposefully in order to productively and collaboratively work and rehearse with a dance ensemble during classes and rehearsals. 4. Apply and display etiquette and expectations purposefully in dance performances. WISR CONNECTIONS:

Speaking, Listening, Viewing

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITY VOCABULARY: SKILLS:

● Collaboration ● Leadership ● Rehearsal and

● Collaboration ● Leadership ● Rehearsal ● Performance ● Etiquette

● Perform as a productive and

collaborative member and/or leader of a group in class, rehearsal, and performance.

Performance Etiquette

EXAMPLE LESSONS, ASSESSMENTS, and OTHER RESOURCES

The Rockettes: Dance Class Rules You Should Follow Shannon Dooling Dances: Using Collaboration to Engage Middle School Students in Dance Class Union Middle School Dance: 4 P’s of Professionalism