L.DANCE.4.B
Recognize and evaluate dances as they relate to various historical periods and social contexts.
Level III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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danceshistorical periodssocial contexts
Skills
- recognize (dances as they relate to historical periods and social contexts) #dok1
- evaluate (dances as they relate to historical periods and social contexts) #dok3
- identify (connections between dance and history/social context) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of historical and social contexts on dance) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize dances from different historical periods and social contexts. #dok1
- I can identify connections between dances and the times or societies in which they were created. #dok2
- I can evaluate how historical periods and social contexts influence the style and meaning of a dance. #dok3
- I can analyze the impact of history and culture on the development of specific dances. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The meaning and form of dance are influenced by the historical and social contexts in which they are created.
- Understanding the context of a dance enhances appreciation and interpretation of its style, movement, and purpose.
Essential Questions
- How do dances reflect the historical periods and societies in which they were created?
- In what ways can understanding a dance's context deepen your appreciation for the movement or choreography?
- What social or historical events do specific dances respond to or represent?
- How might the meaning of a dance change when performed in a different historical period or context?
- Why is it important to recognize the connection between dance and its historical or social context?