ART01D: Dance or Drama

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Students in Grade 1 will understand of the following concepts through participation various dance light experiences (e.g., using elements and choreographic forms to communicate themes and moods). Students in Grade 1 will understand the following concepts through participation in various drama. The elements of drama are (i) role/character: considering motivations of historical and fictional characters; considering various facets of multidimensional characters; revealing character through the use of props and movement/blocking; maintaining commitment to role; (ii) relationship: developing and analyzing multidimensional relationships in the drama; (iii) time and place: improvising with/adapting available materials to establish setting; using blocking…
Students in Grade 1 will understand of the following concepts through participation various dance light experiences (e.g., using elements and choreographic forms to communicate themes and moods). Students in Grade 1 will understand the following concepts through participation in various drama. The elements of drama are (i) role/character: considering motivations of historical and fictional characters; considering various facets of multidimensional characters; revealing character through the use of props and movement/blocking; maintaining commitment to role; (ii) relationship: developing and analyzing multidimensional relationships in the drama; (iii) time and place: improvising with/adapting available materials to establish setting; using blocking (e.g., when and where to move) and stage areas (e.g., upstage right, downstage center) in planning and performance.