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SECTION 3: DANCE FUNDAMENTALS (cont’d)

2. Fundamental skills in dance technique:

(a) dance fundamentals in different genres of dance;

(b) the language of Dance – vocabulary; and,

(c) technical skills:

(i) work of the spine;

(ii) work of feet and legs;

(iii) turns;

(iv) jumps/leaps;

(v) concept and execution of parallel and turn out positions and movements; and,

(vi) relationship of body parts in movement execution (dynamic alignment).

3. Application of skills:

(a) combinations, phrases and sequences;

(b) moving in space, jumps and aerial work;

(c) performance skills;

(d) solo, partner and group work; and,

(e) critical analysis of performances and work of peers.

Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities

To facilitate students’ attainment of the objectives of this Section, teachers/facilitators are
encouraged to engage students in the teaching and learning activities below.

1. Engage students in exercises exploring each element of Dance such as the body and body parts,
use of space, dynamic qualities and relationships.

2. Use elements of Dance in the teaching of alignment and posture, dynamic qualities, use of
space, use of body, visual design and shapes, execution and articulation, presentation and
performance.

3. Have students video, draw, photograph, write, and create concept maps about the Dance
process.

CXC 32/G/SYLL 17 41