This part contains the following movements of the piece:
7th movement: Celebration of marriage and newfound relationships. This is the iconic use of the 'Simple Gifts' theme that arguably makes this music piece famous.
8th movement: Fast and manic. The revivalist warns the newlyweds of the perils of evil on the frontier.
9th movement: Dramatic and deep. The husbandman seeks guidance from the pioneer woman.
10th movement: Fast and folksy as before: A return to the flock admiring the preacher.

This part contains the following movements of the piece:
11th movement: Fast and manic. The bride worries about her impending life on the frontier. We see her suggesting childbirth and rearing.
12th movement: Slow and calm. The husbandman comes to the bride to console her with his newfound guidance.
13th movement: Dramatic replaying of the theme. The "Simple Gifts" tune is played once again dramatically as all the characters celebrate the coming of the husband and wife to the frontier.
14th movement: Slow and resolute: The characters' recessional. We leave the bride and husbandman to their newfound future.

After losing costumes and sets to Hurricane Sandy, the Martha Graham Dance Company rebuilds, recreates and reinvents itself.

This part contains the following movements of the piece:
1st movement: Very slowly. Introduction of the characters, one by one, in a suffused light.
2nd movement: Fast. Sudden burst of unison strings in A major arpeggios starts the action. A sentiment both elated and religious gives the keynote to this scene.
3rd movement: Moderate. Duo for the Bride and her Intended scene of tenderness and passion.

This part contains the following movements of the piece:
4th movement: Quite fast. The Revivalist and his flock. Folksy feeling suggestions of square dances and country fiddlers.
5th movement: Still faster. Solo dance of the Bride presentiment of motherhood. Extremes of joy and fear and wonder.
6th movement: Very slowly (as at first). Transition scene to music reminiscent of the introduction.

This site offers a wealth of information about Modern/Contemporary Artist from around the globe. Students will find information about dancers, choreographers, and the most influential in this form of dance.

The lesson begins with focus on mobility of the back, isolating the different levels, coordinating center and periphery of the body.Students will work on alignment and posture, combining the shifting of the weight on the supporting leg with the use of the principles of fall and recovery, suspension and control in various parts of the body.
In particular, students will focus on the use of arms with different dynamics and quality, connecting with the levels of mobility in the back, using different energies and qualities in the relation periphery-center .
In this work the upper body is constantly connected to legs and feet, both in place and in gradual shifting into space, using different timings, keeping the back as focus point to explore the possibilities of turning, throwing, working on the lines.

The Harlem Renaissance was a time when black culture flourished. This lesson explores how modern dance developed during this era by focusing on the lives of important choreographers and dancers whose work was impacted by the constraints and possibilities of the time.

This video features Moon Water, choreographed by Taiwanese choreographer Lin Hwai-min and danced by his company, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre.

In this lesson students will demonstrate moving safely within personal space as they explore axial movement. They will demonstrate stillness when asked to freeze.

In this lesson students will be introduced to the concept of time using fast and slow tempos. The students will move their bodies at different sizes and levels, using axial and locomotor movements, while maintaining appropriate tempo.

In this lesson students are introduced to the concpet of energy: heavy and light. Students will create a dance using heavy and light energies. They will interpret animal and objects through heavy and light movement.

In this short video, accompanying activities, and readings, students learn about North Carolina's State Reptile - the Eastern Box Turtle! Students also learn how State Park Rangers collect data on these turtles and how that helps us learn more about them and protect them.

Students will delve into Hans Thoma’s Wondrous Birds to discover an aerial perspective and learn to see more deeply. Using dance, English language arts, science, theatre arts, visual arts, and poetry, they will explore landforms and bodies of water from a bird’s-eye view.

In this multi-day lesson, students will study the function and use of Tji Wara crest masks of the Bamana people of Africa. Using the masks as an example, students will develop a cultural study of their personal talents to create their own crest masks. Students will then choreograph a dance to go with their mask. Essential questions asked:
What are Bamana Tji Wara crest masks? In creating a crest mask of my own, how can I show what I am good at? How do I make choices to include in my choreography?

In this video, two soloist from the New York City Ballet discuss what it's like to prepare for and dance the role of Odette/Odile.

Students will examine their understanding of needs and wants, their relationship with money, and assess the value of charitable organizations in society. Students will investigate various media, such as song lyrics, peer/social/family pressures, and commercials and consider how their perception of money is influenced by the world around them.

Take students on a musical journey to learn “What Makes Music, Music?,” exploring fundamentals such as melody, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and texture! This resource's link takes you to a very short form that gives you free access to the teacher guide/lesson plan books, student readings, videos, and presentation slides. The 8 lessons are:
- Introduction to the Orchestra & Musical Storytelling with Beethoven
- Form with Jessie Montgomery
- Dynamics with Mozart
- Rhythm with Joplin
- Texture with Anthony Kelley
- Tempo with Arturo Márquez (online concert)
- Melody with Terry Mizesko
- Finale with Carlos Simon (online concert)

Ohad Naharin has been hailed as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary choreographers. As Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company since 1990, he has guided the company with an adventurous artistic vision and reinvigorated its repertory with his captivating choreography. Naharin is also the originator of an innovative movement language, Gaga, which has enriched his extraordinary movement invention, revolutionized the company’s training, and emerged as a growing force in the larger field of movement practices for both dancers and non-dancers.