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Improvisation

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Young scholars explore different techniques of communicating emotion, interpreting personal and group dance space and integrating personal style. They perform a variety of tasks including exploring rhythm and synchronizing their movements within a group.

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self expression, movement

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Dance, movement, rhythm, self-expression, visual and performing arts
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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