MS2.DANCE.5.C

Demonstrate the content and choreographic structures used by various American choreographers.

Middle School Level 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

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Vocabulary
contentchoreographic structuresAmerican choreographers
Skills
  • demonstrate (the content used by various American choreographers) #dok2
  • demonstrate (choreographic structures used by various American choreographers) #dok2
  • analyze (dance works for content and choreographic structures) #dok3
  • compare (different choreographic structures used by American choreographers) #dok3
  • apply (content and choreographic structures in dance performance) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the choreographic structures used by American choreographers. #dok1
  • I can recognize the content presented by various American choreographers in their works. #dok1
  • I can demonstrate choreographic structures used by American choreographers in my own choreography or performance. #dok2
  • I can explain how choreographic structures differ among American choreographers. #dok2
  • I can analyze the content and structure of dances created by American choreographers. #dok3
  • I can compare the use of choreographic structures across various American dance works. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • American choreographers use distinct choreographic structures and content to express meaning in dance.
  • Understanding and demonstrating different approaches to choreography deepens appreciation of American dance artistry.
Essential Questions
  • What are some common choreographic structures used by American choreographers?
  • How do American choreographers use content and structure to communicate ideas through dance?
  • In what ways can dancers incorporate choreographic structures from American choreographers into their own works?
  • How do different American choreographers’ approaches to choreography compare and contrast?
  • Why is it important to understand the choreographic choices made by various American choreographers?