- Definition
Technique in dance means the specific skills a dancer uses to perform steps and movements correctly, like how a ballet dancer uses their feet and body in a certain way. It also refers to the unique style of movement that defines a particular type of dance.
Learning to point your toes while you leap is an example of dance technique.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Technique is like learning the special ways to move your body for a dance, like how to point your toes or hold your arms.
Ask your child: Show me how you can make your toes point.
Common mix-up: Kids may think dance is just about wiggling however you feel. Technique is learning the specific building blocks, like how to stand or turn, that help you dance.
Examples
- Holding your arms in a rounded shape for ballet.
- Keeping your back straight and tall while you move.
- Learning how to bend your knees before you jump.
technique is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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