Dance Instructional Guide

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

Experience, view, research, compare, and discuss dances, styles, and genres across cultural and historical contexts. Explore and apply various criteria to interpret and evaluate how dance can express problems and perspectives. Apply appropriate genre-specifc terms.

Example of Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning an understanding and appreciation of various dance styles so I can discuss, interpret, and evaluate how dance expresses problems and perspectives. Success Criteria: I’ll know I have it when, ● I can identify different dance styles and genres. ● I can use dance vocabulary to discuss how dance can express both problems and perspectives. Example of Learning Progression 1. Study and learn about a variety of dance styles and genres across cultural and historical contexts through the research process. 2. Learn genre-specifc terms that apply to various dances. 3. Interpret and evaluate various dance styles and genres they learned in class utilizing the context of their culture and history 4. Apply genre-specifc terms to your interpretations and evaluations of dance styles and genres. WISR CONNECTIONS:

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Viewing CONCEPTS:

PRIORITY VOCABULARY: SKILLS:

● Cultural and Historical Context ● Dance Styles and Genres ● Problems and Perspectives

● Cultural Context ● Historical Context ● Style ● Genre ● Perspective

● Experience, view, research, compare, and discuss dances, styles, and genres across cultural and historical contexts. ● Explore and apply various criteria to interpret and evaluate how dance can express problems and perspectives. ● Apply appropriate genre-specifc terms.

EXAMPLE LESSONS, ASSESSMENTS, and OTHER RESOURCES

PBS Learning Media: Expression Through Dance Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators: Asking Good Questions to Prompt Student Thinking Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators: Exploring African and Hip Hop Dance