Dance Tech I, II, III Q2

TeacherNatalie Kushner
Subject AreaDance Tech I/II/III
Grade Level6-8
Week #2nd Quarter
Unit of InstructionThe Nutcracker - Performance, Choreography, Assessment
Standard(s) Taught
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria

Nutcracker Choreography
Performance Quality and Preparation
Self and Peer Assessment
Backstage and On stage Etiquette
Staging and Spacing

Classroom Activities

Warm up
Learn choreography for Nutcracker roles
Rehearse Veteran’s Day choreography up until in school performance on November 9th
Do self and peer assessments
Practice on stage closer to show date
Reflection after performance

Assignments Due

Veteran’s Day Performance November 9th – summative grade
Veteran’s Day performance reflection – summative grade
Nutcracker Fun Facts partner activity
Self Assessments
Peer Assessments
Nutcracker performance – December 16th – summative grade
Nutcracker reflection – summative grade

Additional Resources

Join our Band app to keep up with choreography and for practice
Music will be sent via email to practice with