Dance Unit A2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analyzing:

Silent, Independent Work Materials (you will need):  Health notebook/binder  Pen or pencil (need one? Ask!)  2 Piece of blank, lined paper  Please place everything else under your desk Instructions 1. Record the definitions for “body language” and “non verbal communication” on a piece of paper or in your notebook. 2. Fold your hands on top of your desk when you are ready. Keep them folded until everyone is ready please! Be respectful. Be kind. Be involved in your education. BE INSPIRED!

“Miss…What are we doing today?” The Big Idea: Dancers tell a story, communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings through movement. How? Through: O Non Verbal Communication O Body Language

Definitions RECORD in your notebook or on a piece of paper: Body Language The gestures, postures, and facial expressions by which a person manifests various physical, mental, or emotional states and communicates nonverbally with others. Non Verbal Communication Those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication

Activity: Body Language Examples  Arrogant, Over confident  Surprised  Angry  Sad  Bored  Excited

Review Formations Tempo & “Counts of 8” Entrance and Exit Professionalism & Facial Expression Levels

Reflecting O What style of dance did you see? Jazz Lyrical Ballet Modern/Contemporary Hip Hop Tap O What key words best describe that style?  O What type of movement did you see? 

What’s the story?

How do you know?

Exit Card Please remember to include your: NAME DATE CLASS List the 6 concepts we reviewed today. (& Learned in Gr. 7) 1. Clue = Dice 2. _____________ and ________ 3. Clue = Behaviour Give an example of non verbal communication. What does the term ‘body language’ mean? (In your own words)