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Dance (Period 4) Assignments

Instructor
Mrs. Rebecca Jackson
Term
2019-2020 Trimester 3
Department
Electives
Description
Welcome to MIS dance! In this course you will:  
• Improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
• Practice and perform movement combinations in a variety of dance genres.
• Create and perform original works of choreography.
• Research cultural and historical influences of dance.
• Develop an awareness of musical and rhythmic elements.
• Learn and utilize appropriate dance vocabulary.
• Critique performances based on aesthetic, technical, and artistic values.
• Improve overall health, self-image, and physical well-being.
• Have fun!!

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Extra Credit!
Try one of these free live streamed ballet class from the pros! Ashley Bouder is hosting one live on YouTube at 11 am EST (that's 2 pm our time : )
For 10 points extra credit answer the three easy questions attached and submit to me via OneDrive

 

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As I have been reading your analyses of "Cry Me a River" using the element of space, I am finding that many of you use body, action, and energy to describe the dance rather than focusing on the actual element of space (formation, pathway, level direction) so I want to further clarify what the 5 elements of dance are. Watch the linked video and respond to the attached questions. Please share the answers via OneDrive : )

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Hi Everyone! 
I am working on adapting our choreography unit so that we can successfully complete it at home, stay tuned for some announcements about that today : ) For today, I would like you to get some strength training in. I am attaching a link to one of my favorite at home workouts to follow, and she has a lot of workouts available for free through Youtube. You do not need to submit anything for this today!

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It's Monday Run day!!! 
Ideally, you are getting 1 hour of exercise per day, this may be all at once, or a combination of various activities. Every Monday, I want you to challenge yourself to get a full hour of cardio vascular activity. Please fill out Monday Runday log and keep it as a running document for yourself. I will have you turn it in after 4 weeks. If you don't feel like going outside, there are SOOO many free online workout videos available right now as well. I am including a link to a Hasfit workout that includes cardio and abs (its only 45 min so you may still need to walk your dog around the block to get that hour in : ). All of their workouts are free and easy to follow! I will continue to post free online workout resources on my Edlio dance page. 

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Modern dance and the choreographic tool of space!
This video makes great use of the choreographic tool, space. From the amount of space the dancers take up, to the formations, pathways, and levels as well, the use of space very clearly makes this dance intriguing. When space is used as a choreographic tool, it adds to the overall feeling and meaning of a dance, using the attached assignment (coming soon), respond to how this video utilizes the choreographic tool of space and how that adds to the overall feeling of the dance. 
 

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After reading a few of your responses to the Space assignment, I feel you may need further explanation on pathway, direction, level, and formation. I have created a PowerPoint to help explain. Please email me with any questions, I am happy to help!

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Please watch the "History of Modern Dance" video the history of modern dance and respond to the questions that are attached (attachment coming soon)

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Complete this warm up: technical warmup and practice Hairspray choreography 3-5 times. 

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Use this warmup and tutorial to help you practice your pirouettes. 
Respond to the attached questions about your pirouettes and submit to me via OneDrive

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Hi Everyone, it looks like I embedded the wrong link for  pirouette practice initially. Please watch this video and practice your turns! If you have already filled out and submitted the questions, don't worry about it, but if you have not please watch this video and respond accordingly!