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• Pathways: patterns made as a dancer moves through the air or on the floor
(straight, vertical, horizontal, zig-zag); can be made with locomotor or non-
locomotor movements, separately or in combination.
• Levels: the vertical distance from the floor. Movements take place on three
levels: high, middle or low and deep.
• Shapes: the form created by the body’s position in space. Aspects of shape
are open/closed, symmetrical/asymmetrical, angular and curved.
Elements
• FORCE: (energy) degree of muscular tension and use of
energy while moving.
LOCOMOTOR-movements
that travel
AH-E-2.1.31
Locomotor Movements
Dancers using locomotor
movements may walk, run,
skip, hop, jump, slide,
leap, or gallop.. These
movements may be high
(possibly indicating joy),
medium, or low (possibly
indicating sadness.)
It is known for:
•Freedom of movement
•Usually barefoot but can use shoes based on theme
•Costume related to dance theme
•Improvisation used in the development of choreography
How is a dance created?
AH-M-2.1.34
Dance has 3 main forms
• ceremonial (religion,
celebration, ritual)
• recreational (folk,
social dancing, aerobic
dance)
• artistic (ballet,
modern, narrative, tap,
lyrical).
AH-E-2.2.32
Culture and Dance
*Charleston,
*Virginia Reel,
*Swing,
*Disco,
*Break dancing, or
*Hip Hop?
AH-H-2.3.31, AH-H-2.3.311
Dance in History
• Dance has played an
important function in many
cultures throughout history.
• Dance styles, costumes,
and music often reflect the
political climate of the time.
• Dances such as the
“Locomotion”, “Macarena”,
and even the “Chicken
Dance” all perform a
function in our society –
they create a “group” of
dancers having fun!