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Standard 1 : Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
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  • DA.912.H.1.1 : Explore and select music from a broad range of cultures to accompany, support, and/or inspire choreography.
  • DA.912.H.1.2 : Study dance works created by artists of diverse backgrounds, and use their work as inspiration for performance or creating new works.
  • DA.912.H.1.3 : Adhere to copyright laws for choreography and music licensing to show respect for the intellectual property of others.
  • DA.912.H.1.4 : Observe, practice, and/or discuss a broad range of historical, cultural, or social dances to broaden a personal perspective of the world.
  • DA.912.H.1.5 : Research the purposes, past and present, of dance in varied cultures and document its social and political impact on cultures over time.
  • DA.912.H.1.6 : Survey specific, exemplary repertory and summarize why it has been judged, over time, as having a high level of technique, aesthetic appeal, cultural influence, and/or social value.
Cluster Information
Number:
DA.912.H.1
Title:
Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject:
Dance
Grade:
912
Big Idea
Historical and Global Connections
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Lesson Plan
  • Understanding Civic Participation Through Dance: In this integrated civics and dance lesson, students will analyze the dance of the Civil Rights Movement and how it was used to fight the distortion of Black people and racism. Students will explore dancers of the time and how dance was used to eradicate the negative stereotypes of Black people. Students will learn about the rise of Black dancers in American concert dance and how Black dancers made a conscious effort to educate others about the beauty and abilities of African Americans.