Students will learn about minimalist aesthetics in post-modern dance through Yvonne Rainer and her contributions to the dance world. Throughout this unit, students will explore methods of dance making, embody minimalist aesthetics through performance, and find ways to document and archive their creative process and performances.

• How do our personal experiences inform the way we create and respond to dance?

• How can dance be used as a tool for advocacy and change?

• How is dance archived?

• Cooperative Learning

• Jigsaw

• Differentiated Instruction

• Inquiry-based Learning

• Free Writing and Metacognition