Dance Instructional Guide

Choreography and Improvisation Beginning/Introductory Dance Course

DANCE 7/8 STANDARDS:

● 7–8.D.CR.2: Generate movements from a variety of stimuli to develop content for an original dance study or composition. ● 7–8.D.CR.4: Collaborate to select and apply a variety of choreographic devices and dance structures to compose an original piece with clear artistic intent. ● 7–8.D.CR.5: Defne and apply artistic criteria to choreograph a dance that communicates personal or cultural meaning. DANCE 1 STANDARDS: ● L1.D.CR.2: Explore a variety of stimuli to develop an improvisational or choreographed dance study; identify personal movement preferences and strengths. ● L1.D.CR.4: Design an original dance or study using choreographic devices and dance structures to support an artistic intent; discuss how they support the artistic intent. ● L1.D.CO.4: Compare the process used in choreography to that of other creative, academic, or scientifc procedures. „

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

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

Example of Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning the choreographic process so I can build, create, and discuss my own original dances. Success Criteria: I’ll know I have it when, ● I can fnd new ways of moving through improvisation and various exercises. ● I can create an original dance study using the choreographic process and other dance 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.