The Creative Dance Approach

Creative Dance Approach

Sample Lesson

1. Introduction

   1. Have students make a move that describes themselves. This move can be associated with an adjective or it can be a move that they feel expresses their personality

2. Warm-up

   1. Have students start on the floor and work their way up to a standing position, using movements of their choice. This is to get their body warmed up and ready to move. The intensity of their movements will also go from slower and less intense to faster and more intense.

3. Theme

   1. Elements of nature

      1. Water

      2. Fire

      3. Wind

      4. earth

4. Choreographing

   1. Students divide into groups and pick an element for each group. The groups will then choreograph and short piece (2- 8 counts) using movements that represent the element

5. Cool down

   1. Reverse of the warm-up