L.DANCE.4.B
Perform dance phrases or dances from several time periods with an understanding of historical and social contexts.
Level I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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dance phrasesdancestime periodshistorical contextssocial contexts
Skills
- perform (dance phrases or dances from several time periods) #dok2
- demonstrate (understanding of historical and social contexts through performance) #dok3
- analyze (how historical and social contexts influence dance) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can perform dance phrases or dances from several time periods. #dok2
- I can explain how the historical and social contexts of a time period influence the style and meaning of a dance. #dok3
- I can demonstrate my understanding of dance history by performing with authentic movement quality. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Dance reflects the history and society from which it originates.
- Understanding the context of a dance deepens the authenticity and meaning of its performance.
Essential Questions
- How do historical and social contexts influence the movements, styles, and meanings of dances?
- What can we learn about a culture or time period by studying and performing its dances?
- Why is it important to understand the context of a dance when performing dance phrases from history?
- How can you show your understanding of a dance's background in your performance?
- In what ways do dances from different periods reflect changes in society?