MS3.DANCE.2.D
Design and demonstrate expressions of ideas or emotions individually and in groups.
Middle School Level 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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expressionsideasemotionsindividualsgroups
Skills
- design (expressions of ideas or emotions) #dok3
- demonstrate (expressions of ideas or emotions) #dok2
- collaborate (to express ideas or emotions in groups) #dok2
- interpret (ideas or emotions through dance movement) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can design a dance movement to express an idea or emotion. #dok3
- I can demonstrate a dance that shows an idea or emotion by myself or with others. #dok2
- I can collaborate with others to design or perform a group dance that expresses ideas or emotions. #dok2
- I can interpret the ways in which movement can communicate feelings or ideas to an audience. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Dance can be used to communicate complex ideas and emotions, both individually and in group contexts.
- Creating and demonstrating dance expressions strengthens personal and collaborative artistic voice.
Essential Questions
- How can dance be used to express ideas or emotions?
- What are the differences between expressing an idea or emotion alone versus in a group?
- How do movement choices communicate specific feelings or ideas to an audience?
- Why is it important for dancers to design and demonstrate expressions in their performances?
- How can collaboration enhance the expression of ideas or emotions in dance?