The Five Elements of African Dance

Description

Summary

Exploration of 5 elements of dance: body,  action, space, time, energy  using African based movements

• Grade/Level: Suitable primary, junior, intermediate and senior grades
• Objective: Using the 5 elements of dance ( body, action, space, time and energy), the
  class explores foundational African based dance concepts and vocabulary to help the
  students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artistic practice.

The Exerience 
Although different styles of dance call for specialized skills and choices, the underlying elements
of dance are visible in all dance experiences. This experience plan will focus solely on African based
movements.