Module 4: Dance
Section outline
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Why do we dance? What influences the way we experience and respond to dance? What are the elements we use to make each dance unique and expressive? In this module, you will acquire knowledge of what makes dance. You will look at dance analytically in terms of the elements of dance. You will use these analytical skills throughout this course as you appreciate dance around the world and through the ages.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Describe what makes Dance unique from other art forms.
- Idenitfy the elements of Dance.
- Discuss different forms of Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz & Popular Dance forms as well as other classical and social dance forms from around the world (exposure)
- Demonstrate how to identify elements in various dance performances
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To achieve these objectives:- Read the Module 4 Introduction
- Read and view the materials in the Pressbooks book Exploring the Arts: A Brief History of Art, Theatre, Music, and Dance assigned for each section.
- [Note to QM - place holder for H5P activity related to readings and discussion.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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