Props in Dance Pre-Lesson

Lauren·

Dance

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SubjectDance

Original Prompt

Create a worksheet that Year 9 dance students can work through before their first lesson on props in dance. They should be asked questions such as what a prop is, difference between prop and scenery, how a prop can be utilised in dance, scenarios for a dance piece where a prop could be used etc

This resource focuses on the role of props in dance performances, defining what a prop is and distinguishing between handheld props and stage scenery. It outlines learning goals including enhancing a dance’s creativity with props. The document consists of several activities: retrieval warm-up questions to recall knowledge, a definition-building exercise that explains props through examples, and comparisons of props versus scenery to grasp their different functions on stage. Students engage in exercises that categorize various items as props or scenery and reflect on the implications of their uses in dance scenarios. It also encourages creative thinking through designing an original dance piece and considering how selected props can enhance performance. Self-reflection prompts allow students to evaluate their changing perceptions of dance props.