Creative Contemporary Dance
Creating a contemporary dance piece from a prompt (words, images or emotions).
How to play
- Free movement exploration to music.
- Work on levels, speeds and pathways.
- In groups, create a 1-minute piece from a single word.
- Perform and discuss.
Rules
- Respect each other's work.
- Safe movements.
Variations
Easier
30-second piece.
Standard
1-minute piece.
Harder
Piece with music changes.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated dance.
- Shy students: in a group.
Learning goals
- Develop body expression and creativity.
- Work as a group.
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