Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – Definition of Dance | Contemporary Dance | Introduction to Choreography

THEME – PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (DANCE) 

TOPIC 1 – DEFINITION OF DANCE

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Textbook/notebooks

2. White board/magic boar

3. Pictorials of various dances

4. CD or cassette player or drums, gong and rattle

5. Proper clothing for dance (Tights, Leotard, T shirt).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define dance.

2. state the uses of dance.

3. perform some dance movements.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS

1. Meaning of Dance

Dance is the movement of the body in space and time to express an idea or pass across a message.

2. Components of Dance 

• Movement

• Space

• Time

• Expression

3. Uses of Dance

• It is used for entertainment.

• It is used for passing important information and messages like unity, love, tolerance etc. enliven the mood of an occasion, etc.

• It is a form of exercise.

• It allows people to express themselves.

• It provides physical (mental) refreshment and relaxation.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. defines dance.

2. explains the components of movement, space, time, expression.

3. enumerates the uses of dance with examples.

4. leads the class in a discussion on the uses of dance they have observed in their immediate environment.

5. leads the students in performing some dance movements.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen to teacher’s explanation and take notes.

2. participate in the discussion on the uses of dance.

3. participate in the practical dance class.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. state the meaning of dance.

2. describe four uses of dance and give one example each.

3. display two dance movements/phrases that express a particular idea of emotion.

THEME – PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (DANCE) 

TOPIC 2 – CONTEMPORARY DANCE

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Textbook/notebooks

2. White board/magic boards

3. DVDs/VCDs players and television sets

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the meaning of contemporary dance.

2. discuss some features of contemporary dance.

3. mention some contemporary dance movements.

4. perform some contemporary dance movement.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of Contemporary Dance

Contemporary dance is a form of dance that is a clear departure from the traditional and ballet dance forms but draws inspiration from them.

 

2. Features of Contemporary Dance

• Individual style

• Creativity

• Does not have fixed movements, etc.

 

3. Performing Some Contemporary Dance Movements

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. defines and explains contemporary dance.

2. plays video of contemporary dance – Nigerian and Western.

3. leads the class in a discussion of points they have noted.

4. introduces various contemporary dance movements.

5. guides the student(s) to perform some movements to build and encourage individual creativity.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen to the teacher’s explanation.

2. watch video of contemporary dance.

3. participate in class discussion of what they have noticed.

4. perform some dance movements portraying their understanding of contemporary dance.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. state the meaning of contemporary dance.

2. explain two specific things they noticed while watching the video.

3. display two dance movements they have been learning and practicing.

4. exhibit a solo or a group dance.

THEME – PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (DANCE) 

TOPIC 3 – INTRODUCTION TO CHOREOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Textbook/notebooks

2. White board,

3. CD player

4. Musical instruments

5. Dance outfits.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define choreography.

2. state some principles of choreography.

3. explain the term choreography.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of Choreography

Choreography is the art of making and arrangement of dances.

2. Principles of Choreography

• Order

• Beauty

• Variety

• Timely

• Space

• Energy

3. Meaning of Choreographer

Choreographer is a theatre artist who creates, arranges dances, teaches dancers to perform a dance to the delight of an audience.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the terms ‘choreography’ and ‘choreographer’.

2. explains some principles of choreography.

3. leads the class in performing a choreographed dance using music or any other tool.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen to teachers explanation and take down notes.

2. participate in class dance and choreography session.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. state the meaning of choreography.

2. describe who a choreographer is.

3. state two things a choreographer does that is different from a dancer.