Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.

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Number: DA.912.O.2
Title: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Dance
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Organizational Structure

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

DA.912.O.2.In.0
Create a new dance sequence by changing an element, principle of design, or choreographic device in a familiar sequence.
DA.912.O.2.In.1
Compare the form and structure of a variety of dances created by innovative artists.
DA.912.O.2.In.2
Modify elements in a dance piece to adapt to a different venue or performer.

Supported

DA.912.O.2.Su.0
Re-create dance sequences adapted from familiar sequences.
DA.912.O.2.Su.1
Recognize dance characteristics of selected innovative artists.
DA.912.O.2.Su.2
Revise an element in a dance piece to accommodate a venue or performer.

Participatory

DA.912.O.2.Pa.0
Recognize familiar dance patterns.
DA.912.O.2.Pa.1
Recognize a selected dance genre.
DA.912.O.2.Pa.2
Recognize an appropriate accommodation, given a specified venue or performer.

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Lesson Plan

Improvisation Dance:

In this lesson, students will create an improvisation dance demonstrating an understanding of the elements of dance and improvisational strategies.

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