INTEGRATION OF ELEMENTS OF CHOREOGRAPHY

I. Topic/Grade Level: Integration of Elements of Choreography for Grades 9 and 10

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Standards: California State Standards for Dance (Proficient Level)

Standard 1.0 Artistic Perception
Comprehension and Analysis of Dance Elements
1.4 Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying kinesthetic principles for all dance
elements.

III. Goals and Student Learning Outcomes:

Goal: Integrate Elements of Choreography into set piece of choreography from a previous unit.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to incorporate elements of choreography to
different sections of a dance sequence.
Goal 1: Students will integrate the elements of choreography into a set dance phrase
Student Learning Outcome 1: Understand the concept of each element
Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate each element physically
Student Learning Outcome 3: Manipulate choreography with each element
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Learning Environment:

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VI.

Resources:

http://www.balletaustin.org/education/documents/ElementsofChoreography
Handout.pdf

Students will need their iPads to use their Schoology app and any note taking app
they use as a reference.

Diversity / Differentiation:

VII.

Class will be held in Herald Hall (our schools dance room) and is a face to face
class. Students will be required to dress out for this lesson as well as bring their
iPads to obtain class materials.

Class is a mix of ninth and tenth graders. One student has Down Syndrome and
needs assistance with getting her iPad started and requires assistance by the
teacher to stay focused.

Technology Inclusion:

Students will be using their iPads which will allow them to use whatever note
taking app they choose, their Schoology app, and their Webquest for this unit. The
teacher will be using the projector, iPad, and the Reflector app to project materials
from the iPad to the projector. The teacher will also use the sound system and iPad
app Spotify for the class music source.

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VIII. Prior Knowledge: Prior to this lesson students were introduced to the basic elements of
choreography.
Lesson Placement in the Unit: This is the second lesson of twelve in the Choreography
Unit.
IX.

Procedures:
1. Lesson Introduction / Anticipatory Set:
Class will begin with a quick prayer and attendance being taken. The teacher will also
write down students who are not in proper dance attire worn for class. As a class lead a
warmup for about 10-15 minutes to prepare fore moving. As a class the students will
review the Contemporary Unit dance piece.
2. Direct Instruction:
The teacher will provide the PDF that was shared the previous lesson on the projector
for students to see while working in groups. A brief overview of the elements of
choreography will be done before the teacher will divide the class into small groups of 3
or 4 and will assign each group an element of choreography.
3. Student Interaction with lesson content / Guided Practice:
Each group is assigned a different element to work with. They will use the majority of
the class period to manipulate the choreography they already know with their specific
element. The teacher will walk around and assist the groups if help is needed.
4. Independent Practice:
Students are working in groups the majority of the class period, and will not have any
independent practice at home.
5. Review / Closure:
The teacher will end the lesson with the encouragement for students to come to class
excited the next day because they will be continuing their manipulation and will have a
chance to perform for their peers.
6. Presentations:
There are no presentations from students this lesson.

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XI.

Evaluation/Assessment:
1. Students will be assessed informally by the teacher throughout the whole lesson by
observation of students participation and time spent physically demonstrating each
element of dance.
References: Brown, P. (n.d.). Elements of Choreography- Tools you can use to create
dance. Retrieved from

http://www.balletaustin.org/education/documents/Element
sofChoreographyHandout.pdf