Dance 1 · Week 24 · Choreography and Partnering
Watching Dance Critically
Students analyze the artistic expression of a professional dance using dance terminology and evidence rather than likes and dislikes.
- Students will
- Students analyze the artistic expression of a professional dance using dance terminology and evidence from the movement rather than likes and dislikes.
- SEL skill
- Support a judgment with evidence and consider the artists' intent
- What it looks like
- Students make responsible, fair judgments by using criteria and evidence and by considering the creators' intent.
- Content focus
- Watching Dance Critically
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means thinking carefully about evidence, ethics, and consequences before you make a judgment or choice. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
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Standards
- DA:Re9.1.HSI: Dance, Responding, Anchor Standard 9 (Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work), High School Proficient
- Artistic process: Responding
- Level: High School Proficient
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