This document outlines a dance unit that teaches choreographic devices. Students will learn about unison, canon, levels, and direction. They will create two dances - one solo and one group - that demonstrate these elements. The unit provides key words, lesson objectives, assessment criteria, important due dates, and exercises to help students understand and apply the choreographic devices.

1. Unit C14
The Development of Dance
Lesson 1
Key Words
Motif
Unison
Canon
Repetition
Levels
Direction

2. Lesson Objective
To be able to use the choreographic devices unison, canon,
levels, and direction.
 ALL students will create dance material that demonstrates key
elements of the choreographic process (Pass 3)
 MOST students will create dance material that demonstrates key
elements of the choreographic process clearly and creatively (Merit
3)
 SOME students will create dance material that demonstrates key
elements of the choreographic process with confidence and
creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction

3. Unit C14
The Development of Dance
Unit Outline
To pass this unit you must do the
following:
Rehearsal logs – FOCUS ON YOUR
CHOREOGRAPHY
 Choreograph two dances based on
different stimuli. One is a group dance
based on a painting the other is a solo
based on a poem.
 Evaluation essay of both dances
 Choreographic device table
 Rehearsal schedule
Important Dates for your diary
1. Dress rehearsal “Group Dance” –
03/07/13
2. Evening Performance – 10/07/13
3. Rehearsal Schedule – 03/07/13
4. Choreographic Device Table –
03/07/13
5. Rehearsal logs– 03/07/13
6. Evaluation Essay – 17/07/13
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To be able to use the choreographic devices unison,
canon, levels, and direction.

ALL students will create dance material that demonstrates
key elements of the choreographic process (Pass 3)

MOST students will create dance material that demonstrates
key elements of the choreographic process clearly and
creatively (Merit 3)

SOME students will create dance material that demonstrates
key elements of the choreographic process with confidence
and creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction

4. Quick quiz
Use your handout to write down what you
think these choreographic devices
are.
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Motif
Unison
Canon
Repetition
Levels
Direction
Dynamic
Try to do this on your own
To be able to use the choreographic
devices unison, canon, levels, and
direction.
 ALL students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process (Pass 3)
 MOST students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process clearly and
creatively (Merit 3)
 SOME students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process with confidence and
creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction

5. Quiz Answers
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Motif – a dance sequence
Unison – dancing altogether at
the same time
Canon – One after the other
Repetition – repeating a
movement or motif
Levels – Changing a movements
level to high, medium or low
Direction – Changing the
direction of a movement , gesture
or pathway
Dynamic – the feeling of the
movement e.g sharp or flowing
To be able to use the choreographic
devices unison, canon, levels, and
direction.
 ALL students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process (Pass 3)
 MOST students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process clearly and
creatively (Merit 3)
 SOME students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process with confidence and
creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction

6. Devices Table
 Please complete the
Devices table
 It will help you
complete your
extended learning
 Please work together
as a group
To be able to use the choreographic
devices unison, canon, levels, and
direction.
 ALL students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process (Pass 3)
 MOST students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process clearly and
creatively (Merit 3)
 SOME students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process with confidence and
creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction

7. Plenary
What level do you think
you are working at and
why? Discuss as a
group
 Next lesson
Extended Learning
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You need to start your choreographic
notebook and keep it up to date.
1.
Write what you was asked
to do
2.
Write down or draw the motifs
you choreographed
3.
Evaluate the work you did
4.
Set yourself targets for next
lesson
To be able to use the choreographic
devices unison, canon, levels, and
direction.
 ALL students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process (Pass 3)
 MOST students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process clearly and
creatively (Merit 3)
 SOME students will create dance material
that demonstrates key elements of the
choreographic process with confidence and
creativity (Distinction 3)
Key Words
Unison, Canon, Levels, Direction