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Capoeira: Brazil's Struggle for Freedom through Strength (6-8)

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6 , 7 , 8 Dance Music Phy. Education
Dance Social Studies
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program Alignment
2 45 min
2 45 min
In-School Short Term Residency
All year In-School,
$10 0
no Phone , Email
All instruments and anything further that would be required.
The artist prefers an open space in an OUTDOOR setting. Please provide a world map as well.
Open space
I can understand more about world history and the plight of African slaves.
I can understand how the fall of slavery in Brasil had many factors- some economic and some about human will/strength.
I can now move and play some basics of this beautiful art form and freedom dance.
I can share with others this experience and understanding of Capoeira and pieces of human history.
Note: The artist prefers an open space in an OUTDOOR setting.

This exciting class teaches students world history through the art of Capoeira. Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. All Capoeira students learn the history behind Capoeira and the story of the people and places that brought it to life. They will gain understanding of how events around slavery were connected to geography, tied to civics and economics. Capoeira students develop physically, emotionally and mentally as they learn challenging movements, to play traditional instruments, and sing in Portuguese. Capoeira was developed more than 400 years ago by African slaves who were training to gain their freedom. Students will understand that there are still relevant lessons to learn from Capoeira today. Capoeira is considered a game and is accompanied by musicians (fellow Capoeiristas) who play instruments specific to the art form. Accommodations can be made for students disabilities.

Grade 6

Grade 6-7:Economics:Economic Decision-Making:ECO 6"“7.1 Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society

Grade 6. P.E. Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. S1.M1.6: Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for one of the following dance forms: folk, social, creative, line or world dance.
Grade 6-7: Geography: 10 Explain how the relationship between the environmental characteristics of places and the production of goods influences the world trade.

Grade 6. P.E. Standard 2:The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. S2.M1.6: Creates open space by using locomotor movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping and landing) in combination
with movement (e.g., varying pathways; change of speed, direction or pace).
Grade 6: Dance: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation."¨ a Explain how understanding the structure and the elements of music are used in music selected for performance.
Grade 6: Dance: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work: a. Describe or demonstrate recurring patterns of movement and their relationships in dance.

Grade 7

Grade 6-7:Economics:Economic Decision-Making:ECO 6"“7.1 Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society

Grade 7 P.E. Learning Standard 1:Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. S1.M1.7: Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for a different dance form from among folk, social, creative, line and world dance.
Grade 6-7: Geography: 10 Explain how the relationship between the environmental characteristics of places and the production of goods influences the world trade.

Grade 7. P.E. Learning Standard 7: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. S2.M1.7: Reduces open space by using locomotor movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping and landing, changing size and shape of the body) in combination with movement concepts (e.g., reducing the angle in the space, reducing distance between player and
goal).


Grade 7: Dance: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. a. Expand movement vocabulary of floor and air pattern designs. Incorporate and modify body designs from different dance genres and styles for the purpose of expanding movement vocabulary to include differently designed shapes and movements for interest and contrast
Grade 7: Dance: Connecting: Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. b. Research the historical development of a dance genre or style. Use knowledge gained from the research to create a dance study that evokes the essence of the style or genre. Share the study with peers as part of a lecture demonstration that tells the story of the historical journey of the chosen genre or style.

Grade 8

Grade 8. History: Perspectives: 8.4 Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time (e.g., American Revolution, slavery, labor, the role of women).

Grade 8. P.E. Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. S1.M1.8
Exhibits command of rhythm and timing by creating a movement sequence to music as an individual or in a group.
Grade 8 History: Historical Sources and Evidence: 8.6 Detect possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources.

Grade 8. P.E. learning standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. S2.M1.8 Opens and closes space during
small-sided game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.
Grade 8: Dance: Performing: Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. a. Embody technical dance skills (for example, functional alignment, coordination, balance, core support, clarity of movement, weight shifts, flexibility/range of motion) to replicate, recall, and execute spatial designs and musical or rhythmical dance phrases.
Grade 8: Dance: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work: a. Describe, demonstrate and discuss patterns of movement and their relationships in dance in context of artistic intent.
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