- Definition
Choreography is like designing a dance; it's when someone creates the steps and movements and arranges them to tell a story or express an idea.
Planning a sequence of moves for a family celebration dance is an example of choreography.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Choreography is like planning a dance story, where each movement helps tell how someone feels.
Ask your child: How would you plan a dance to show the feeling of being excited?
Common mix-up: Kids might think choreography is just random dancing. It is the careful planning of movements to communicate a specific idea or feeling.
Examples
- A dancer creating a solo performance that tells the story of growing up.
- Working with a partner to create a duet that shows the idea of friendship.
choreography is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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