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Ritmos y Tempos con la Danza Azteca with Danza Azteca(Quetzalli Carlos and Jose Carlos)
Learning Target: I can follow the rhythm and tempo of music and use this energy to create a dance.
Learning Summary: Students will learn basic dance skills by following the rhythm and tempo of the Aztec drum. Students will learn the steps of Xochitlquetzal (precious flower) dance.
Arts Standard: DA.4.CR4.4Accompany othersEven/uneven rhythmTempo Change
SEL Standard: "Standard 3: Social Awareness & Belonging: Develop social awareness that fosters a sense of belonging and leads to co-constructing equitable, thriving communities and a vibrant society.", "Standard 5: Responsible Decision-Making & Curiosity: Demonstrate curiosity and analysis of oneself and society in order to make caring choices that impact personal, social, and collective well-being across situations and environments."
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Artist Information

- Artist: Danza Azteca(Quetzalli Carlos and Jose Carlos)
- Location: Woodburn, OR
- Region: Williamette Valley and North Oregon Coast
- Art Medium: Dance