Creative Dance Approach - Ashley, Gia, Daniela

Warm-up (10 minutes):

    •    Start a class discussion on the role of metaphors in artistic expression, specifically dance.

    •    Practice a visualization exercise, asking students to visualize themselves as the different elements of nature (e.g., wind, water, fire), encouraging them to embody these elements through free-flowing, creative movement.


Creation of Personal Metaphorical Dances (25 minutes):

    •    Ask students to write down words or phrases representing significant emotions, experiences, or concepts that they identify with.

    •    Encourage students to choose one of their words or phrases and develop a movement metaphor to emulate it.

    •    Guide students in exploring their chosen metaphor through improvised movement, offering feedback and guidance as necessary.

    •    Instruct students to craft a 1 minute solo dance inspired by their chosen metaphor to present to the class.


Cool-down and Reflection (10 minutes):

    •    Wrap up with a sharing circle, allowing students to reflect or discuss any meaningful realizations/lessons from the class.

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