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Choreograph a creative and modern freestyle dance.
Recognize dance as a form of exercise, enjoyment, and stress relief.
Respond to music and other stimuli.
Demonstrate respectful social behavior that shows awareness of personal space and physical boundaries.
Understand and apply the ability to perceive and replicate body shapes in space to the rhythms of music.

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For the whole group

A large, quiet space, without desks or other obstacle

For each group

A digital music player with songs preloaded

For each student:

Comfortable clothing
Flat-soled sneakers or similar shoes

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Read through and familiarize yourself with the entire activity.

Prepare the space for students to plan and perform.

Preview these video for background information, which you may share and discuss during the activity.

”IMYC Unit Interpretation Choreography by8th grade class 2018-19”

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Have students sit in a large circle. Ask if they know what the word choreography means. After a short discussion, let them know choreography can be described as an arranged sequence of steps and movements. Let them know that this will be the task of the day.
Have students form groups of 4–7 students and have them sit together.
Tell students they will choose a song or piece of music that is 2–4 minutes long. Tell them that then they will choreograph a dance that utilizes everyone in the group. In addition, they should identify a group member to introduce the dance, the music, the musical artist, and mention any other inspirations.
Remind students that most dances express ideas and emotions. Let them know that one of their goals is to be creative in the ways they do that. They may borrow dance moves from dances they have seen, but they should combine them in original ways or come up with original choreography that suits the music.
If you plan to show any example videos, do so now.
Explain that students can choose one choreographer in their group or take turns choreographing. They can also choreograph sections individually and then work together to put them together. It is up to them to work together and support one another’s ideas.
Take a moment to ask students how they would define safe practice for nonprofessional dancers. They are not to try any lifts, nor are they to touch one another or videotape one another without permission.
Students plan in their groups. As they plan, circulate among the groups. Help them make decisions and encourage them to get on their feet and practice.
Give stage manager \"calls\" to warn students they have 10 minutes left, then 2 minutes, and then time.
Have a short discussion about what students would expect to see from a supportive audience.
Invite each small group to perform their dance for the others.
Reconvene the whole group and invite students to discuss their experience with the activity.
- How does your body feel?
- Do you feel relaxed or energized? Why do you think so?
- Is dance a good form of exercise for you? Why or why not?

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Students can work in small groups to do sections of one longer song and then jump in to do their parts when they perform.

If time allows students can pair with a second group after their choreographed pieces are completed to get suggestions and make changes.

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Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)

Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)

Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)

Overview