Big Question:

How can dancers use body language and facial expression to bring heroic characters to life through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To watch professional work and describe how dance actions communicate the theme of heroes
• • To perform specific dance actions that effectively communicate heroic characteristics

Big Question:

How can we use dance devices to transform simple movements into powerful heroic expressions?

Key Objectives:

• • To copy and perform actions which communicate the idea of a hero
• • To manipulate and develop given actions using a range of different devices

Big Question:

How can dancers use levels and formations to tell powerful stories about heroic characters?

Key Objectives:

• • To perform clear shapes and create interesting dance actions using levels and formations as a team
• • To demonstrate control when moving at different levels within group formations

Big Question:

How can we use the power and energy of jumps to create convincing villain characters in dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To execute high-energy jump sequences with proper technique and control
• • To create and perform elevation sequences that effectively communicate villain characteristics

Big Question:

How can we use low-level movements and formations to tell the story of an epic battle?

Key Objectives:

• • Copy and execute movement to communicate narrative themes through attack sequences
• • Develop movement vocabulary using formations and floor patterns to show conflict

Big Question:

How can we use our faces, bodies, and energy to tell powerful stories through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • Use facial expression, dynamics and focus to communicate character and narrative effectively
• • Work collaboratively with others to improve movement quality and performance