Learning Objectives
- Understand the Principles of Dance Movement and explore the connection between hand movements, eye focus, mental concentration, emotions, and the resulting expression in dance.
- Introduce and appreciate various Indian Dance Forms, including their origins and characteristic postures.
- Develop Body Awareness in Dance by understanding body parts and their movements, emphasizing the importance of breath and physical wellness.
- Analyze the role of Emotional Expression in Dance through the use of emotions and facial expressions (bhavas and navarasas) to convey different feelings and stories.
- Study and practice Hastamudras in Dance, focusing on the hand gestures used in Indian classical dance for storytelling and expression.
- Appreciate Cultural Diversity and Dance by recognizing India's cultural diversity through dance, including gender sensitization and inclusivity.
- Learn the basics of Dance Choreography by creating and sequencing dance movements and phrases to form a complete dance performance.