Discuss the dances and the statements students are trying to convey. Assist groups in refining their dances by encouraging others to offer suggestions for improvement and then having the dancers try the suggestions. The students will benefit from observing the effects of any revisions. Record the workshopping process on videotape. Students should record their reflections in their journals.
Dance is a performance art.
However, performances should be a natural outcome of rehearsal and classroom activities. The purpose of this performance is for students to apply what they have learned in a performance situation. Have students prepare for an informal performance of the dances created in this module. Explain to students the purpose of the performance. Discuss performance techniques with the students.