MS2.DANCE.3.A
Explore and demonstrate various dance genres and styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance, musical theatre dance, and world dance forms; Page 8 August 2019 Update.
Middle School Level 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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various dance genresdance stylesballetjazztapmodern dancemusical theatre danceworld dance forms
Skills
- explore (various dance genres and styles) #dok2
- demonstrate (various dance genres and styles) #dok2
- compare (characteristics of different dance genres and styles) #dok2
- perform (movement combinations from different dance styles) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can explore the unique features of ballet, jazz, tap, modern, musical theatre, and world dance forms. #dok2
- I can demonstrate movement sequences in various dance genres and styles. #dok2
- I can compare movement qualities across different genres and styles of dance. #dok2
- I can perform dance combinations that show understanding of multiple dance genres and styles. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Exposure to diverse dance genres and styles builds technical skills and cultural understanding.
- Demonstrating and exploring various dance forms enhances expressive abilities and appreciation for dance diversity.
Essential Questions
- What characteristics differentiate ballet, jazz, tap, modern, musical theatre, and world dance forms?
- How do you demonstrate movements that are typical of a specific dance style?
- Why is it important to learn a variety of dance genres and styles?
- How do various dance forms reflect the cultures from which they originated?
- How can performing different dance styles make you a more versatile dancer?