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Dance: crossing continents

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Why this, why now

The unit explores a stylistic approach that outlines the different application of Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships to four contrasting but inter-related dance styles enabling the learners to draw comparisons and consider why and how wider societal factors affected their evolution.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 8 / 11

Dance: crossing continents

The unit explores a stylistic approach that outlines the different application of Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships to four contrasting but inter-related dance styles enabling the learners to draw comparisons and consider why and how wider societal factors affected their evolution.

6 lessons
  1. Capoeira: improvised duets
  2. Capoeira: the basic movement language
  3. Lindy Hop: contact work in duets or groups
  4. Lindy Hop: the basic movement language
  5. Hip Hop: question and answer
  6. Hip Hop: the basic movement language