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Morgan County School District |
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Morgan County Curriculum 4.1 Middle Sch. |
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Arts & Humanities - Dance-Grade 6 |
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1.2.1 DOK 2 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
identify or describe the use of elements in a variety of dances. Elements of Dance: Space - direction (forward, backward, right, left, up, down, forward), pathway (straight, curved,) levels (high, middle, low), shape (individual or group) Focus - audience (where viewer's eye is drawn), dancer (single focus - looking in the direction of movement, multi focus - changing head/eye focus during movements) Size - use of size in given space, or range of motion; Time(Tempo) - accent, rhythmic pattern, duration; Force- heavy/light, sharp/smooth, tension/relaxation, bound/flowing Choreographic Forms - AB, ABA, call and response, narrative.
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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1.2.2 Supporting
The learner will be able to
identify dances by identifying: theme (story), dance styles (e.g., ballet, jazz, tap, modern), characteristics of the style (e.g., tap- feet as rhythmic instrument, ballroom- partnering), and the use of the elements of dance.
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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2.2.1 DOK 3 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
analyze or explain how diverse cultures and time periods are reflected in dance. Cultures: Latin American - Blending of cultural traditions can create new traditions. Latin American dance characteristics reflected in American dance (e.g., chave rhythm, Samba, Salsa, Cha-cha, Tango) Asian - Isolation of culture or region results in a unique dance tradition (e.g., classical dance forms from India- Bharata Natyam, Kathak).
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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Purposes for Creating the Arts
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3.2.1 DOK 2 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
identify or explain how dance fulfills a variety of purposes. Purposes of dance: (different roles of dance) Ceremonial - dances created or performed for rituals or celebrations (e.g. dances of Native Americans and West Africans to celebrate life events such as harvest, ritual dances associated with worship) Recreational - dancing for entertainment, to support recreational activities (e.g., ballroom, line dancing, aerobic dance, dance as a hobby) Artistic Expression - dance created with the intent to express or communicate emotion, feelings, ideas (e.g., ballet, tap dance, modern dance, dance created and performed in a concert and/or theatrical setting for an audience).
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
Classroom
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Processes in the Arts (Supporting)
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4.2.1 Supporting
The learner will be able to
create an individual or a group dance with 2-3 other people using dance elements (space, time and force) that incorporates one of the following compositional forms: AB, ABA, call and response, or narrative.
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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4.2.2 Supporting
The learner will be able to
create an improvisational dance with complex movements (beginning, middle and end).
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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