Dance: Dance for Theatre

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

Demonstrate an understanding of creative/choreographic principles, processes, and structures. 

Demonstrate an understanding of dance as a form of communication.

Identify and demonstrate movement elements, skills, and terminology in dance.

Understand and model dance etiquette as a classroom participant, performer, and observer. 

Recognize concepts of anatomy and kinesiology in movement.

Understand and apply music concepts to dance.

Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in all aspects of dance.

Understand and demonstrate dance throughout history in regard to theater production.

Recognize connections between dance and wellness.

Demonstrate an understanding of dance as it relates to other areas of knowledge.

Identify the elements of choreography.

Discuss ways to document dance choreography (e.g. photography, video, writing computer programs).

Manipulate the elements of personal choreography.

Recognize a variety of structures and/or forms (e.g. AB, ABA, cannon, call-response, narrative).

Recognize how choreographic structure is used to communicate meaning in a dance.

Demonstrate the use of theme through movement.

Execute an introductory level technique-based warm-up in ballet, modern, and jazz dance related to strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

Demonstrate an understanding of basic dance terminology and technique.

Develop focus, control, and coordination in performing introductory level combinations of locomotor and axial movements.

Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through body parts and isolations, and connect the body to one’s kinesphere. 

Demonstrate the ability to transfer weight, change direction, and maintain balance.

Identify dance vocabulary from codified techniques.

Demonstrate attentiveness, focus, concentration, initiative, and self-discipline when participating in the dance learning environment.

Demonstrate concentration and focus, and help to maintain a respectful performance environment for others.

Exhibit ability to perform with focus and concentration, and attend rehearsals and classes in preparation for performances.

Exhibit initiative in modeling appropriate behaviors and skills as an audience member and dance observer, and understand the role of an arts patron.

Understand major muscles involved in external rotation (turn-out), and important related alignment principles involved in its proper execution.

Recognize that proper alignment facilitates efficiency of movement.

Understand imagery (ideokinesis) and its ability to increase efficiency of movement.

Identify basic principles of injury prevention for dance.

Investigate syncopation, polyrhythms counterpoint, and call-response within instructed and created dance phrases.

Phrase movements artistically, aesthetically, and musically.

Critique movement qualities and choreography using the elements of dance (e.g. spatial design, variety, contrast, clear structure).

Observe and formulate opinions about the quality of dances on the basis of established criteria.

Engage in self-reflection and self-assessment as creator and performer.

Describe the similarities and differences in dance movements from various theater productions.

Describe how other arts disciplines are integrated into dance performances.

Explain how health and nutrition enhance dance ability.

Define the elements of personal safety in dance.

Demonstrate respect for personal well-being and the well-being of others.

Describe how dance builds physical and emotional well-being (e.g. positive body imaging, physical goals, creative goals, focus/concentration).

Identify and explore various dance genres and innovations throughout historical time periods.

Use a variety of resources to investigate dance genres.

Explore the use of media and technology to communicate about and create dance.

Explore media and technological tools to enhance dance performance (e.g. lighting, sound).