CP5.2
Express own ideas using pop dance forms and styles, and apply the elements of dance including:
  • actions (extend repertoire of actions with flexibility and clarity of movement)
  • body (arm and leg gestures that lead toward, away from, and around own bodies)
  • dynamics (acceleration and deceleration)
  • relationships (alone, partner, small groups)
  • space (pathways, directions, levels, shape).
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Demonstrate innovation when applying the elements of actions, body, dynamics, relationships, and space in own dance compositions.

(b)

Create arm and leg gestures that lead toward, away from, and around own bodies.

(c)

Extend repertoire of actions with attention paid to flexibility and clarity of movements.

(d)

Control acceleration and deceleration of movements (quickly and slowly).

(e)

Examine how energy is used to resist gravity.

(f)

Move in a variety of ways to metric and non-metric (i.e., free or irregular) rhythms.

(g)

Carve space into volumes with own bodies.

(h)

Practise clarity of shape when in motion or in stillness.

(i)

Incorporate various relationships alone, with a partner, and in small groups.

(j)

Identify and experiment with transitions between dance phrase

(k)

Organize movement sequences in meaningful ways.

(l)

Apply repetition and variety of movements and movement sequences in dances.

(m)

Recall and recreate movement phrases and sequences.

(n)

Extend own body's range of movement and strength with attention paid to balance and correct alignment.

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