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Arts Now Learning: Character Choreography [Pdf] Lesson Plan

Arts Now Learning: Character Choreography [Pdf] Lesson Plan

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Arts Now Learning: Character Choreography [Pdf]

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In this lesson, portraits provide inspiration for students to create character descriptions. Then, basic dance techniques are used to express the traits, motivations, and feelings of the characters as students work collaboratively to make a character come to life through movement.

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artsnow learning: character choreography, dance techniques, portraits, character, cross-curricular dance connections

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3rd - 5th

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English Language Arts

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