Develops technical proficiency and creative movement skills across various styles. Examines choreographic principles alongside the historical and cultural origins of diverse global dance forms.
This sequence explores dance as a storytelling medium across cultures, focusing on gesture, rhythm, and costume to communicate history and myth without words. Students progress from basic pantomime to creating their own narrative choreographies based on cultural traditions.
A 5-lesson unit for 2nd graders exploring the evolution of dance from classical ballet to modern, jazz, and hip hop, emphasizing rule-breaking, emotional expression, and cultural history.
A 2nd-grade dance sequence exploring how folk dances from Hawaii, India, and Mexico use props, costumes, and gestures to tell cultural stories and connect with geography.
A journey through the history of dance and storytelling, from the royal courts of France to the grand stages of story ballets. Students learn how to communicate emotion and narrative through posture, gesture, and movement.
A 2nd Grade dance sequence focused on contemporary dance concepts of spatial awareness, floor pathways, and transitions. Students explore personal vs. general space, geometric pathways, floor-to-standing transitions, and safe jumping techniques through an inquiry-based explorer theme.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders focusing on jazz dance technique, including body isolations, locomotor movements like jazz walks and chassés, and expressive energy qualities.
A 5-lesson unit for 2nd graders exploring the global history of percussive dance, from African and Irish roots to American Tap, focusing on how dancers use their bodies as musical instruments.
A dance technique sequence for 2nd graders focusing on body alignment, balance, and foundational ballet movements. Students learn to 'stack' their skeletal structure for stability and grace.
