AAS.SS.14.B
Describe how various African American expressions of dance forms such as tap dance, step dance, hip hop, and modern dance and the contributions of African American dancers such as the Dance Theater of Harlem, Katherine Dunham, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Alvin Ailey, and Misty Copeland have contributed to the shared identity of various groups.
Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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African American expressionsdance formstap dancestep dancehip hopmodern dancecontributionsAfrican American dancersDance Theater of HarlemKatherine DunhamBill "Bojangles" RobinsonAlvin AileyMisty Copelandshared identitygroups
Skills
- describe (the development and influence of various African American dance forms) #dok2
- identify (key African American dancers and dance groups) #dok1
- analyze (how dance contributions foster shared identity among groups) #dok3
- compare (different African American dance forms and their cultural impact) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify key African American dancers and dance groups that contributed to shared identity. #dok1
- I can describe the influence of African American dance forms such as tap, step, hip hop, and modern dance. #dok2
- I can compare different African American dance forms to understand their unique impact on culture and identity. #dok2
- I can analyze how contributions of African American dancers have fostered a sense of shared identity among various groups. #dok3
Big Ideas
- African American dance forms reflect cultural identity and serve as powerful tools for community building.
- Individual dancers and dance organizations have played significant roles in shaping both African American and broader American cultural expressions.
Essential Questions
- How have African American dance forms contributed to the shared identity of various groups?
- In what ways have African American dancers influenced American culture?
- What distinguishes different African American dance forms, such as tap, step, hip hop, and modern dance?
- How do individual dancers and dance groups preserve and innovate African American dance traditions?
- Why is dance an important vehicle for cultural expression and identity in the African American community?