02.13.20

Post date: Feb 13, 2020 5:56:45 PM

TODAY'S GOALS:

Communicate an idea through a physical and verbal response.

Analyze professional dance.

I wanted to begin not with character or ideas, but with movements... I wanted significant movement. I did not want it to be beautiful or fluid. I wanted it to be fraught with inner meaning, with excitement and sure." - Martha Graham

DO NOW: Go Around

-Circle Up

Think about how you are feeling today... maybe you are focused on the current morning, or still riding a wave of a certain emotion from earlier in the week... whatever it is, show in a movement [non-verbal response]

Facial Expression - Hand Gestures - BIG Movement (entire body) - Small Movement (small portion of body)

HEADLINE:

Early 1900s / Historical Events / Rebellion / Blending

WATCH:

Understanding Contemporary Dance | Suse Tietjen | TEDx

What do YOU think this dance is about based on your observations? What makes you say that?

Connect / Extend / Challenge

MIX & MINGLE: Share connections and extensions

MORE MODELS: If time allows.

TICKET OUT: One word to summarize your understanding or observations of Contemporary Dance.