Summary
Where did contemporary dance come from? This short lesson walks kids through the roots of contemporary dance -- when it began and the people and places that shaped it -- so they understand the story behind the steps.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
- What is one new thing you learned about contemporary dance?
- Why is it helpful for a dancer to know this?
- What would you still like to find out?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: contemporary dance, technique, tradition.
Try it: Tell a partner one fact you learned, then show a contemporary dance move.