Government of Manitoba
Understanding Dance in Context

Understanding Dance in Context (DA-U2) » 
Students experience and develop awareness of a variety of dance genres, styles, and traditions.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

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identify and characterize common dance forms, genres, and styles (e.g., modern, jazz; folk, social, ballet, tap, aerobic)

5-8 DA-U2.1

demonstrate awareness of general characteristics of dance within groups (e.g., cultural, social, historical contexts)

5-8 DA-U2.2

describe and compare qualities of different art forms (e.g., dance, drama, literary arts, music, visual arts) within similar social, cultural, or historical groups

5-8 DA-U2.3