Lesson 5: Final Performance

The elements of dance can be used in a variety of ways to create dance pieces.

How are the elements of dance used in African dance?

How are the used in Hip Hop?

How can these two styles be combined to create one dance piece?

A1. Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process to the composition of a variety of dance pieces, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas

A2. Reflecting, Responding and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces and experiences

Learning Goals

(Unpacked Expectations)

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• revise their dance piece based on peer and teacher feedback
• present their dance pieces for evaluation
• reflect on their experiences

Readiness

Students should be comfortable presenting in front of the class.

Students should have experience with self and peer assessment.

Terminology

Materials

Music and music player (optional)

Pairs > Share Ideas

Ask students to think about their action plan from last day. Have them turn to an elbow partner and share one idea they have for revising their dance pieces. Review the rubric and expectations for the final performance.

Assessment for Learning (AfL)

Circulate and side coach students as necessary as they work to revise their dance pieces based on the feedback received in the previous lesson.

Assessment as Learning (AaL)

Student reflections.

Assessment of Learning (AoL)

Final performance will be evaluated using a rubric.

Differentiation (DI)

Students could share their reflection responses orally with the teacher.

Quick Tip

If students are going to be presenting to music, ensure that they have time to practice to the music.

Small Group > Choreography Rehearsal 

Have students work in groups to incorporate feedback from last days' session and polish their dance pieces. Observe and side coach groups as necessary. If students are struggling, have them slow down and coach them as they are moving. It may be helpful to have them chunk the dance piece into the A section, B section, C section and D section to focus on what needs to be worked on in each section and then they can put the sections back together in rondo form.

Whole Class > Dress Rehearsal 

Have groups stay in the same place they have been working. Lead them through a dress rehearsal, all groups moving at the same time. Start them at the same moment (count down from 5). Direct students to freeze when they have finished and hold the final pose until all groups are done. This approach provides a low-risk performance opportunity prior to their final performance.

Whole Class > Performance and Reflection

Ask students to sit facing the performance space. Review audience etiquette with the class.

One at a time, groups share their dance pieces.

Individual > Reflection

In their dance journals, have students answer the following questions: