Dance Elements and Skills

Front

Identify the basic dance elements.

Back

Understanding the fundamental components that make up dance movements and techniques.

Front

Demonstrate movement skills.

Back

Show the ability to perform various dance movements with proper technique and coordination.

Front

Dance Element: Space includes directions.

Back

Directions in dance include forward, backward, and sideward.

Front

Patterns of movement in dance

Back

Rhythm

Front

Length of time a movement lasts in dance

Back

Duration

Front

Dance Element: Force/Energy - Strong vs. light.

Back

Strong movements use a lot of power and energy, while light movements are gentle and delicate.

Front

Running

Back

A locomotor movement that involves moving quickly on two feet.

Front

Jumping

Back

A locomotor movement that involves pushing off the ground with both feet and landing on both feet.

Front

Leaping

Back

A locomotor movement that involves a long jump forward from one foot to the other.

Front

Hopping involves jumping on one foot repeatedly, while jumping involves pushing off the ground with both feet and landing on both feet.

Back

Understanding the difference between these movements is important.