Unit Overview

In this unit of work, you will compose a dance sequence that includes a variety of movements. 

You will explore the following:

Aspects of movement skill development

• Influences on skill development and performance

• Features of movement composition

• The elements of composition

• Appreciating movement composition and performance

In order to develop your knowledge and movement skills in the elements of dance, you will individually participate in learning the 5 basic dance moves listed below. You will then be required to add at least 5 more of your own moves using this stimulus sheet to compose your own unique dance sequence. The stimulus sheet is essential as it focuses on how to incorporate the elements of composition to your dance moves when choreographing and performing a fluent movement sequence. 

• Step clap

• Kick ball change 

• Jazz Pirouette

• Grapevine

• Jazz leap

Your final product will be a dance routine, shared with a peer of your choosing and will be presented to your teacher. via Google Classroom