Big Question:

How can we capture the spirit and style of 1920s-30s dance to tell stories through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop a 48-64 count motif demonstrating agility, balance, coordination and precision
• • To create imaginative actions based on dance through the ages theme

Big Question:

How can we capture the energy and style of the 1940s and 50s through dance movement and creative expression?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and demonstrate characteristic movements from 1940s/50s dance styles including rock and roll
• • To creatively develop travelling movements using different levels, directions and pathways

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to travel through time and express the cultural spirit of different decades?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and recreate characteristic dance movements from the 1960s and 1970s
• • To effectively combine different levels, directions, and pathways in dance sequences

Big Question:

How can we use random elements to create meaningful dance sequences that tell a story across different time periods?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in groups to create 32-64 count dance sequences
• • To effectively use chance choreography techniques to generate movement ideas

Big Question:

How can we use chance choreography and formation changes to create a powerful group performance that tells the story of different historical periods?

Key Objectives:

• • To work effectively within collaborative groups using clear communication
• • To apply chance choreography techniques to create innovative movement sequences

Big Question:

How can we use technical language to evaluate and improve dance performances?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what constitutes a good dance performance using technical criteria
• • To give constructive feedback to peers using appropriate dance vocabulary