Unit Planning - Ashley, Gia, Daniela

Standards:


Standard 1: mastering the foundational contemporary dance techniques. Emphasis on body awareness, flexibility, and strength.

Standard 2: applying creative processes to choreograph short dance pieces. This will allow students to demonstrate originality and effective use of space, time, and energy.

Standard 3: performance. Students will perform contemporary dance routines.

Standard 4: critique — Students will provide feedback on their own and others' performances and compositions. This is meant to foster a constructive feedback culture.


Unit: contemporary dance


Scaffold:


Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary Dance

Lesson 1.1: Overview of Contemporary Dance (1 Day)

History of contemporary dance.

(Key figures in contemporary dance and their contributions.)

Lesson 1.2: Fundamental Techniques (2 Days)

Basic body conditioning and warm-up.

Intro to floor work and center work.

Week 2: Deepening Technical Skills

Lesson 2.1: Flexibility and Strength Training (2 Days)

Exercises; focusing on core strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Lesson 2.2: Improvisation and Creativity (3 Days, Longer Lesson)

Exploring improvisation.

Week 3: Composition Basics

Lesson 3.1: Elements of Dance Composition (2 Days)

Analyzing examples of contemporary dance to.

Lesson 3.2: Beginning Choreography (3 Days, Longer Lesson)

Students start creating their own short dances.

Week 4: Advanced Composition Techniques

Lesson 4.1: Developing Choreographic Ideas (3 Days, Longer Lesson)

The use of motifs, development, and variation in choreography.

Lesson 4.2: Music and Dance Integration (2 Days)

Exploring the relationship between music and movement.

Week 5: Refinement and Peer Feedback

Lesson 5.1: Revising Choreography (3 Days, Longer Lesson)

Peer review sessions for constructive feedback.

Lesson 5.2: Production Elements in Dance (2 Days)

Intro to production elements in dance.

Week 6: Performance Preparation and Showcase

Lesson 6.1: Rehearsal Techniques (2 Days)

Rehearsals and finalizing performance details.

Lesson 6.2: Performance Showcase (4 Days, Longer Lesson)

Performance.


Unit summary:

In the "Contemporary Dance Techniques and Composition" unit, students in grades 9-12 will explore the dynamics of contemporary dance. They will focus on technique, improvisation, and composition. They will delve into the principles of movement, space, and creativity to choreograph their own original dances. Through workshops, collaborative projects, and a final performance showcase, students not only refine their dance skills but also learn to express complex emotions and narratives through movement. This goal of this unit is to inspire artistic growth, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for contemporary dance as a form of communication and artistic expression.

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