Term 2 Week 5

Week 5: Performance Technique

Objective: Enhance performance quality and stage presence.

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
• We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.

Activities (2 hours):

• Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
• Run-through of "Smooth Criminal" with performance focus (30 minutes)
• Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
• Run-through of "Footloose" with performance focus (30 minutes)
• Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
• Run-through of "Salute" with performance focus (30 minutes)
• Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)

At Home Practice:

• Perform each dance as if on stage, focusing on expression and energy (20 minutes each).
• Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.