MS3.DANCE.4.A
Compare and contrast the cultural significance as communicated through dance movement, identifying historical figures and their contributions to dance history.
Middle School Level 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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cultural significancedance movementhistorical figurescontributionsdance history
Skills
- compare (cultural significance in dance movement) #dok2
- contrast (cultural significance in dance movement) #dok2
- identify (historical figures in dance history) #dok1
- identify (contributions to dance history) #dok1
- analyze (how dance communicates cultural significance) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify historical figures who contributed to dance history. #dok1
- I can identify the contributions of important individuals to dance history. #dok1
- I can compare and contrast the cultural significance communicated through different dance movements. #dok2
- I can explain how dance movements communicate cultural values and significance. #dok2
- I can analyze how the contributions of historical figures influenced dance history and cultural expression. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Dance movements reflect and communicate the cultural values, beliefs, and histories of different communities.
- Identifying and understanding the work of historical figures helps us appreciate the evolution and significance of dance in various cultures.
Essential Questions
- How does dance movement communicate cultural significance across different societies?
- Who are some important historical figures in dance, and what were their contributions?
- In what ways can we compare and contrast the cultural messages expressed through different dance forms?
- Why is it important to learn about the cultural significance and historical contributions in dance?
- How can recognizing cultural significance in dance help us better understand the world around us?