Arts Education 8 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

(a)	Collaborate on the creation of a concept web of dance elements and possible movements related to an inquiry question.
(b)	Use the concept web as a guide for movement exploration and improvisation.
(c)	Order the movements (sequence) into various forms (e.g., ABA, ABBA, canon).
(d)	Use body and actions in innovative ways to develop sequences and ideas.
(e)	Investigate expressive ways of using dynamics, rhythm, spatial design, focus, relationships, transitions, and contrast.
(f)	Sequence and develop movements to express and communicate ideas.
(g)	Perform self-created and collaboratively-created sequences of movements with smooth transitions (see grade 8 physical education curriculum outcome 8.9) during warm-ups and dance compositions.

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Resources

R013613

Dance with Heather Cameron. Grades 7 & 8

Using pop culture music and videos as stimuli, students create movement vocabularies based on their artistic interpretation and personal perspective. Through demonstrations and group-led improvisations, students investigate their range of movement and explore a wider spectrum of physical qualities that instill concepts such as contrast and repetition.

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Teacher's Guide

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Record posted/updated: April 28, 2020

R104501

Ask Artists Series

Ask Artists is an inquiry-based learning program for teachers and students. Each episode is an in-depth and intimate journey with a Saskatchewan artist. Artists share candid moments and show students that artists are real people with skills, successes, failures and dreams.

Please see the related resources below.

• Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Peace Akintade

• Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 2: Writing with Peace) - Peace Akintade

• Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 3: Performing with Peace) - Peace Akintade

• Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 4: Perspective with Peace) - Peace Akintade

• Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Mitchell Larsen

• Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 2: Getting Comfortable with Movement) - Mitchell Larsen

• Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 3: Creating a Dance) - Mitchell Larsen

• Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 4: Dance Performance) - Mitchell Larsen

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Record posted/updated: December 2, 2021

R013533

Métis Jigging Part 2. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8

Krystle Pederson is a traditional jigger and Métis dance instructor. In Métis Jigging Part 2, Krystle talks about different styles of fiddle music and how jigging steps are incorporated into other styles of dance. Through demonstrations and practise, students build on the skills and knowledge gained in Part 1. Krystle introduces new jigging steps with an emphasis on travelling and working with a partner. She also demonstrates and shares her belief in the importance of community and working together.

PLEASE NOTE: Métis Jigging Part 2 builds on skills and knowledge from Part 1, which aired in 2015. Teachers should review Part 1 and its accompanying activities with their students before commencing Part 2.

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Teacher's Guide Grades 5 and 6 Teacher's Guide Grades 7 and 8

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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022