MS2.DANCE.4.B
Interpret movement characteristics of historical and cultural dance forms and the contributions of their artists.
Middle School Level 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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movement characteristicshistorical dance formscultural dance formscontributionsartists
Skills
- interpret (movement characteristics of historical dance forms) #dok2
- interpret (movement characteristics of cultural dance forms) #dok2
- describe (contributions of artists to dance forms) #dok2
- analyze (how artists' contributions influence dance forms) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can interpret movement characteristics of historical dance forms. #dok2
- I can interpret movement characteristics of cultural dance forms. #dok2
- I can describe the contributions of artists to historical and cultural dance forms. #dok2
- I can analyze how artists' contributions have influenced the evolution of dance forms. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Dance reflects the cultural and historical context in which it develops.
- Artists' contributions shape and define the characteristics of historical and cultural dance forms.
Essential Questions
- How do different cultures influence the characteristics of dance forms?
- What makes a dance form 'historical' or 'cultural'?
- How have individual artists influenced the development of various dance styles?
- What movement characteristics can help us identify a dance’s origin?
- Why is it important to understand the contributions of artists to dance history?