Big Question:

How did social and cultural changes in the 1920s-30s influence the development of dance styles, and how can we embody this era through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop and perform a 48-64 count Charleston motif demonstrating timing and unison
• • To understand the historical context of 1920s-30s dance styles and their cultural significance

Big Question:

How did social changes in the 1940s and 1950s influence the way people expressed themselves through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and perform characteristic dance movements from the 1940s and 1950s rock and roll era
• • To demonstrate creative use of level changes and directional movements in choreography

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell the story of different decades through creative dance expression?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and perform characteristic dance movements from the 1960s and 1970s era
• • To creatively develop movement motifs using level changes and different directions

Big Question:

How can randomness and structure work together to create powerful dance performances?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in small groups to create structured dance sequences
• • To effectively use chance choreography techniques as a creative starting point

Big Question:

How can we create seamless transitions between different dance sections to tell a complete story through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To collaborate effectively in groups to complete a 32-64 count dance section using chance choreography
• • To demonstrate smooth transitions between different sections of a performance piece

Big Question:

What separates a good dance performance from a great one, and how can constructive feedback transform our abilities?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and articulate the qualities that define an excellent dance performance using appropriate vocabulary
• • To provide constructive, specific feedback to peers using relevant dance terminology