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DANCE AMBASSADORS DANCE WEBQUEST 2004

 

INTRODUCTION	TASK	RESOURCES	PROCESS	EVALUATION	CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

Dance Ambassadors is a dance troupe comprised of  high school students. They perform a montage of dances to audiences across the United States.  Each member of the troupe must bring a particular expertise/style to the dance.  After exploring several dance styles each group will select three styles and present the dance at a concert.  Their music and costumes must reflect the genre of dances performed.  Are you up for the challenge?

TASK

Your task is to research three different styles/types of dance that you are interested in and would like to learn more about from the list below.  Each member of the team will research three different styles from the list below.  Then with a team of 4-6 people make a chart listing the type of dance, characteristics, history & famous dancers associated with the style.  Your group will then choose three different styles and choreograph a dance to perform.  The dance must contain 8-8 counts of each style. You must integrate different music for each style and costumes that are appropriate and reflective of it. You will be critiqued on your ability to convey your information to the audience.

• Jazz
• Modern
• Tap
• Hip-Hop
• Swing
• Ballet
• Salsa
• Disco
• Folk Dance
• Square Dance
• Social Dance

RESOURCES

You may use the Internet (sites listed below), books, magazines, newspaper articles, or videos.

PROCESS

You will be working in teams of 4-6.

1. Each student in your group will research 3 different types of dance from the list above on their own without discussion between each other.

2. Each group member must make a chart listing the name of the dance,  history, characteristics of the dance, famous dancers of style, music suggestions, costumes, rhythm.

3. After all your information is gathered compile a visual chart that you can share with the class as a presentation.

4. As a team you will discuss all the different styles that you researched and come to a consensus as to which three you will use for your montage.

5. Select a title for the dance.

6. You need to choreograph 8-8 counts for each of the three styles.

7. Choose music that can be mixed to complement each style. 

8. Decide on costumes that will blend the three styles together.

    

   Dance Style	1. _____________________	2. ______________________	3. ______________________
   History
   Characteristics
   Costumes
   Music
   Rhythm
   Famous Dancers

EVALUATION

You will be evaluated based upon:

1. Individual information gathered.        20%
2. Group compilation of three styles.    10%  
3. Group Choreography.                      50%
4. Music and costumes                         20%

CONCLUSION

At the end of this Webquest, you will have explored in depth at least three different styles of dance.  You will also have learned how to choreograph the steps into one piece using a variety of music and costumes.

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