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Dance I

Goal 2: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

Objective 2.01

Employ the use of improvisation (free and structured) to discover and generate movement.

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Objective 2.02

Explore movement with a partner or group and exhibit spontaneous decision-making to select movement for dance.

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Objective 2.03

Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

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Objective 2.04

Recognize and explain how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

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Objective 2.05

Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

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Objective 2.06

Identify formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict sequences and patterns that are used in creating dance.

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Objective 2.07

Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

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Objective 2.08

Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

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