Meteorology: choreography
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply retrograde to choreography.
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions in reverse requires accuracy.
- Think: anticipating future outcomes of our actions involves imagination.
- Feel: understanding that our small actions affect climate change requires self-belief.
- Connect: using choreographic relationships such as unison, canon and contact work requires cooperation.
Keywords
Retrograde - to perform an action or motif in reverse
Structure - how the sections of a dance are organised
Choreography - the process of composing/designing a dance
Common misconception
Retrograde is a term only used in dance.
Retrograde is a term used in many artforms, it is particularly prevalent in music and films.
Teacher tip
Describing retrograde as being performed in reverse or 'rewind' can be helpful, as well as beginning with a simple, isolated action e.g. raising an arm, before building the number or the complexity of the actions.
Equipment
Suggested music, Oak Additional Material.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the sound we hear during a dance called?
Q2.In dance, what is the word used for where a performer is looking?
Q3.What is a dancer aiming to do when applying the skill of ‘extension’?
Q4.What should a group do in order to collaborate effectively?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is meant by ‘retrograde’?
Q2.How many performers make up a ‘quintet’
Q3.Which choreographic relationship involves all performers demonstrating the same action at the same time?
Q4.In dance, what do we call the process by which the actions are composed into a set structure?
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