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A theatrical journey blending Chinese legends with movement, music, and dramatic expressions. Unit 1: Jade Rabbit’s Moonlight Journey An enchanted exploration of the Mid-Autumn Festival through expressive movement and celestial imagination. Goals: - Introduce theater fundamentals: body awareness, voice, facial expression - Use dance motifs to embody mythic characters and emotions - Build ensemble cohesion through rhythm, coordination, and storytelling - Explore cultural themes: moon legends, symbolism of Jade Rabbit - Prepare a Broadway-style sharing with dramatic staging and choreographed scenes Unit 2: The Mouse Wedding Spectacle A joyful, high-energy journey of traditions told through character movement, music, and celebratory flair. Goals: - Advance stage presence through dance dynamics and character voices - Celebrate traditional storytelling with modern musical staging - Deepen ensemble collaboration through group choreography and theatrical timing - Explore cultural values: family, tradition, community - Present a vibrant Broadway-inspired mouse wedding with rhythm, color, and heart
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