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Moving Matters! Residency Program (Grade 6-8)

Last changed: 07/15/2022 4:32pm
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6 , 7 , 8
Dance English
Grade Level Program Alignment
4 45 min
In-School Short Term Residency
All Year In-School,
$10 60
yes Email , Other , Phone
Books, CD player, music
Copies of writing prompts, paper, pencils.
Cleared classroom space for workshop visit. Large and open room to accommodate participating classrooms for cumulating sharing such as Auditorium, library or multi-purpose room.
I CAN create short dances that use simple choreographic forms and structures, and that vary the use of dance elements.

I CAN use kinesthetic awareness, control of body, voice, concentration, and focus.

I CAN interpret the meanings of dances created by peers and others.
Inspired by a book, the programs are custom designed to enhance and expand the student"s academic, social and personal growth. The four contact hours begin with reading and discussing the chosen book and topic generating ideas for text, song, and or movement. Students will then explore ideas as a whole group before breaking into smaller working groups. Next, they will continue the exploration and collaborative process to refine their work. The programs are custom designed to enhance and expand the student"s academic, social and personal growth.
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All are welcome at the final sharing.

Grade 6

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details #2

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgment.
Dance: Performing

Anchor Standard 5

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. A. Embody technical dance skills (for example, alignment, coordination, balance, core support, kinesthetic awareness, clarity of movement) to accurately execute changes of direction, levels, facings, pathways, elevations and landings, extensions of limbs, and movement transitions.

Grade 7

Speaking and Listening Standards

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others" ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Dance

Anchor Standard 1b

Explore various movement vocabularies to express an artistic intent in choreography. Explain and discuss the choices made using genre-specific dance terminology.

Grade 8

Reading Standards for Literature

Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.
Dance

Anchor Standard 3a.

Revise choreography collaboratively or independently based on artistic criteria, self-reflection, and the feedback of others. Articulate the reasons for choices and revisions and explain how they clarify and enhance the artistic intent.