CP4.2
Express ideas using the elements of dance including: actions (identify basic dance steps such as schottische, polka, grapevine, and step hop)
  • body (body parts leading movements)
  • dynamics (duration, speed, and force continuum)
  • relationships (alone, partner, small groups)
  • space (asymmetrical and symmetrical shapes, creating and recalling pathways).
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Identify and use the elements of dance (actions, body, dynamics, relationships, and space) to express ideas.

(b)

Demonstrate various ways that body parts may initiate (lead) a movement.

(c)

Explore and identify basic dance steps such as schottische, polka, grapevine, and step hop.

(d)

Copy movement phrases as demonstrated, and create own movement phrases.

(e)

Move with varying speeds (fast to slow), duration (short to long), and force (strong to light).

(f)

Move expressively in time to different time signatures such as 4/4 and 3/4.

(g)

Create a variety of dance relationships, alone (e.g., body parts to body parts, using a prop), with a partner (e.g., mirroring, beside), and in small groups (e.g., meeting and parting).

(h)

Recognize that alignment means the relationship of body parts to each other, and practise proper alignment.

(i)

Create asymmetrical and symmetrical shapes in dance expressions.

(j)

Create and recall pathways on the floor and through the air.

(k)

Use a wide range of movements considering personal expression, strength, and balance.

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