Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express personal opinions about the use of elements and meaning in your own and others' dances.
Materials and Prep
- Open space for dancing
- Music player with different types of music
- No prior knowledge needed, just an open mind and willingness to express yourself
Activities
1. Dance Exploration: Play different types of music and encourage the student to dance freely, expressing their emotions through movement.
2. Dance Review: Watch a short dance video together and discuss what elements (such as speed, level, shape) they notice and how it makes them feel.
3. Create Your Own Dance: Guide the student to create their own short dance piece, focusing on using elements to convey a specific feeling or message.
Talking Points
- Elements of Dance: "Dance can be fast or slow, big or small. How does the dancer's movements make you feel?"
- Expressing Emotions: "When you dance, you can show how happy, sad, or excited you are without using words. What emotions do you want to express?"
- Meaning in Dance: "Just like stories have meanings, dances can have meanings too. What story does your dance tell?"
- Sharing Perspectives: "Everyone can see a dance differently. What do you think about when you watch someone else dance?"