Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Kindergarten

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CREATINGK.CR

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    Explore

    1. 1

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.K.CR.1

      1. 1

        Demonstrate basic movement responses to various stimuli.K.CR.1.1

      2. 2

        Explore different ways to do basic locomotor and non-locomotor movements by changing at least one of the elements of dance.K.CR.1.2

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    Plan

    1. 2

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.K.CR.2

      1. 3

        Perform a dance phrase that has a beginning, middle, and end.K.CR.2.3

      2. 4

        Illustrate an idea, feeling, or image through improvised movement.K.CR.2.4

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    Revise

    1. 3

      Refine and complete artistic work.K.CR.3

      1. 5

        Apply suggestions from peers or teacher to change movement choices in a structured improvisation.K.CR.3.5

      2. 6

        Illustrate a dance movement by drawing a picture or using symbols.K.CR.3.6

PERFORMINGK.PR

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    Express

    1. 4

      Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.K.PR.4

      1. 7

        Demonstrate motion and stillness using basic elements of space, including levels and size.K.PR.4.7

      2. 8

        Demonstrate tempo changes with movements that match music or sound stimuli.K.PR.4.8

      3. 9

        Identify and apply different qualities to movements.K.PR.4.9

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    Embody

    1. 5

      Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.K.PR.5

      1. 10

        Imitate and repeat a variety of body shapes.K.PR.5.10

      2. 11

        Demonstrate ability to move in personal and general space. K.PR.5.11

      3. 12

        Safely demonstrate unison movement in a group.K.PR.5.12

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    Present

    1. 6

      Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.K.PR.6

      1. 13

        Demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette while rehearsing and performing.K.PR.6.13

      2. 14

        Select and use a prop to inspire movement.K.PR.6.14

RESPONDINGK.RE

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    Analyze

    1. 7

      Perceive and analyze artistic work.K.RE.7

      1. 15

        Identify a repeated movement in a dance. K.RE.7.15

      2. 16

        Observe and describe movement, using simple dance terminology.K.RE.7.16

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    Interpret

    1. 8

      Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. K.RE.8

      1. 17

        Identify and demonstrate a movement they noticed in a dance, explaining why it attracted attention.K.RE.8.17

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    Critique

    1. 9

      Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. K.RE.9

      1. 18

        Recognize and name an emotion they experience when watching, improvising, or performing dance. K.RE.9.18

CONNECTINGK.CN

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    Synthesize

    1. 10

      Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.K.CN.10

      1. 19

        Express an interesting feature within a work of art through movement. K.CN.10.19

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    Relate

    1. 11

      Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. K.CN.11

      1. 20

        Observe and perform a dance from a specific culture, naming movements within the dance.K.CN.11.20

      2. 21

        Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette in a variety of venues.K.CN.11.21

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
2024 Alabama Course of Study: Arts Education

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