November 2-6
Study for a quiz on viewing modern dance. Think about the question: "What do
you think inspired each modern dance choreographer." Study the papers of
notes on each choreographer we viewed. Study the handout with information on
each choreographer. (This handout will be available here tomorrow) Study the
list of words to help you describe any kind of dance (from last week's
homework).
October 26-30
Match up the words from the list below with the appropriate box on the
chart. Example: The term "general space" would go into the "space" box. You
would write "general space" in the "space" box. Do thi scarefully and make
sure your name is on your paper.
The List of Words:
Any shape; surved; freedom; flowers; middle, repetition, angular, tight
fitting, joy, straight, twisted, high, bare feet, machines, unity, variety,
slow, red, work, low, fast, contrast, strong, sharp, general space, kings &
queens, medium, blue, rhythmic patterns, self space
The Chart:
Divide a piece of paper into 6 boxes and label them 1. theme
(main idea), 2. costume/set/prop, 3. time, 4. space, 5. energy, 6. anything
else.
October 19-23
You will use the homework assignment from last week and pick out one section
of the description of your day. Imagine how you might make a dance
expressing the ideas of that part of your day. Using the following worksheet
as a guide, describe your how imaginary dance for that particular section
would be designed if you were to choreograph it.
Worksheet: Divide a piece of paper into 6 boxes and label them 1. theme
(main idea), 2. costume/set/prop, 3. time, 4. space, 5. energy, 6. anything
else. Fill in the boxes with words that describe the dance you might make.
Example: Maybe you would choreograph a dance about brushing your teeth.
Theme: The theme (main idea)could be "morning".
Costume/set/prop: What might you wear as a costume?
What would the movements look like?
Time: Slow, fast, rhythmic?
Space: shapes, pathways, arrangements?
Energy: strong, light, sustained, percussive?
Anything else you want to mention about your imaginary dance?
You do not need to make up a dance, just imagine it and fill in the
worksheet.
October 12-16
Describe a regular day in your life before, during and after school. Include
MANY TYPES OF IDEAS, including things like daily activities, teachers,
friends, feelings and thoughts. Use many details to explain your ideas.
(This is different from the "sequence" assignment; we want more of the
details of what you think, feel and notice during a day.)
October 5-9
See the "Links" section of this site to view excerpts from "Sleeping Beauty"
(a Romantic Era ballet)and "Serenade" (a modern ballet).
1. Describe 3 movements in the ballet "Sleeping Beauty". (All classes except
the Time team add this: What about these movements reminds of you life in
the courts of Kings and Queens?)
2. Describe 3 movements you remember from the ballet "Serenade" that were
very different from those in "Sleeping Beauty."
3. Describe 3 ways that "sleeping Beauty" and "Serenade" are similar (the
same).
September 28 - October 2
Look up the work "sequence" in the dictionary. Write down the definition.
Then write, draw or paste how it is reflected in your life.
September 12-25
These Are 4 "Principles of Design" that we studied last year. To touch base
with them briefly this year, follow the instructions below:
Contrast is something that is very different from everything else in a
group, like a red rose in the middle of a group of yellow daisies. Write
about or draw something that shos contrast.
Unity means that a group of people or things come together for a common
interest or purpose like kids in a scout troop or a hat collection. Write
about or draw something that shows unity.
Repetition is something that is done over and over again the same way, like
a song or bricks that make a wall. Write about or draw something that shows
repetition.
Variety means that there are differences within a group of similar things,
like brown, blue and green eyes, or short- and long-haired cats. Write about
or draw something that shows variety.
