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Shall We Dance?

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This four to five day mini dance unit has many components. Discussion on what makes a good dance partner, research on famous dancing pairs, as well as learning a choreographed piece in class. The class learns a short dance sequence and performs with different partners to experience the important partnering elements.

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choreography, cultural awareness

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balance, choreography, culture, partners, focus, historical periods, spacing, Dance, famous dance pairs, variations in rhythm, physical education
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Physical Education
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Duration
4 days
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Collaborative Learning
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