Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: High School - Accomplished

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Synthesize content generated from stimulus materials to choreograph dance studies or dances using original or codified movement.Acc.DA.Cr1a

    2. b

      Apply personal movement preferences and strengths with the movement vocabulary of several dance styles or genres to choreograph an original dance study or dance that communicates an artistic intent. Compare personal choices to those made by well-known choreographers.Acc.DA.Cr1b

  • 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Demonstrate fluency and personal voice in designing and choreographing original dances. Justify choreographic choices and explain how they are used to intensify artistic intent.Acc.DA.Cr2a

    2. b

      Develop an artistic statement for an original dance study or dance. Discuss how the use of movement elements, choreographic devices and dance structures serve to communicate the artistic statement. Acc.DA.Cr2b

  • 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work

    1. a

      Clarify the artistic intent of a dance by refining choreographic devices and dance structures, collaboratively or independently using established artistic criteria, self-reflection and the feedback of others. Analyze and evaluate impact of choices made in the revision process.Acc.DA.Cr3a

    2. b

      Develop a strategy to record a dance using recognized systems of dance documentation (e.g., writing, a form of notation symbols, or using media technologies).Acc.DA.Cr3b

Producing

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Dance alone and with others with spatial intention. Expand partner and ensemble skills to greater ranges and skill level. Execute complex floor and air sequences with others while maintaining and breaking relationships through focus and intentionalityAcc.DA:Pr4a

    2. b

      Perform dance studies and compositions that use time and tempo in unpredictable ways. Use internal rhythms and kinetics as phrasing tools.Acc.DA:Pr4b

    3. c

      Initiate movement phrases by applying energy and dynamics. Vary energy and dynamics over the length of a phrase and transition smoothly out of one phrase and into the next phrase, paying close attention to its movement initiation and energy.Acc.DA:Pr4c

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Refine technical dance skills to improve performance. Dance with sensibility toward and with other dancers while executing complex spatial, rhythmic and dynamic sequences to meet performance goals.Acc.DA:Pr5a

    2. b

      Apply anatomical principles and healthful practices to a range of technical dance skills for achieving fluency of movement. Follow a personal nutrition plan that supports health for everyday life.Acc.DA:Pr5b

    3. c

      Plan and execute collaborative and independent practice and rehearsal processes with attention to technique and artistry informed by personal performance goals. Reflect on personal achievements.Acc.DA:Pr5c

  • 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work

    1. a

      Demonstrate leadership qualities (e.g., commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation) when preparing for performances. Model performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Implement performance practices to enhance projection. After the performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies using dance terminology and production terminologyAcc.DA:Pr6a

    2. b

      Work collaboratively to produce a dance concert on a stage or in an alternative performance venue and plan the production elements that would be necessary to fulfill the artistic intent of the dance works. Acc.DA:Pr6b

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work

    1. a

      Analyze dance works and provide examples of recurring patterns of movement and their relationships that create structure and meaning in dance.Acc.DA:Re7a

    2. b

      Analyze how the elements of dance are used in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices to communicate intent within a cultural context. Use genre-specific dance terminology.Acc.DA:Re7b

  • 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work

    1. DA:Re8.

      Analyze and discuss how the elements of dance, dance structure, execution of dance movement principles, and context contribute to artistic expression. Use genre-specific dance terminologyAcc.DA:Re8

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work

    1. DA:Re9.

      Compare and contrast two or more dances using evaluative criteria to critique artistic expression. Consider societal values and a range of perspectives. Use genre-specific dance terminology.Acc.DA:Re9

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art

    1. a

      Analyze a dance that is related to content learned in other subjects and research its context. Synthesize information learned and share new ideas about its impact on one’s perspective.Acc.DA:Cn10a

    2. b

      Use established research methods and techniques to investigate a topic. Collaborate with others to identify questions and solve movement problems that pertain to the topic. Create and perform a piece of choreography on this topic. Discuss orally or in writing the insights relating to knowledge gained through the research process, the synergy of collaboration, and the transfer of learning from this project to other learning situations.Acc.DA:Cn10b

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding

    1. DA:Cn11.

      Analyze dances from several genres or styles, historical time periods, and/or world dance forms. Discuss how dance movement characteristics, techniques, and artistic criteria relate to the ideas and perspectives of the peoples from which the dances originate.Acc.DA:Cn11

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