The purpose of this objective is to introduce students to choreography. In choreographing a dance there are two things to consider. In making a dance, choreographers create segments which are developed and synthesized into a whole, much like writers create a story. In order to choreograph a dance, then, students must learn how to develop these segments, or dance phrases, and learn about the dance structures which give form to their dance phrases. It is this process of organizing movements into phrases and sequencing the phrases into a form that gives dances meaningful and lasting substance.
Teachers can assist students by setting tasks within which the students can express themselves.
In grade five, students will focus on expressing themselves through dance. When assessing an individual student's achievement of this objective, teachers should listen to and observe the student's discussions, dance explorations and creations. Become familiar with the dance of various cultures. The study of a culture's dances gives a glimpse into a people and its way of life. Dance is a means of expressing emotions, ideas and customs that have significance in the daily lives and history of people.