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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 5

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Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.5.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate developing dance technique, vocabulary, and skills in various dance styles. DA.5.1.1

    1. a

      Navigate personal dance space while connecting with other dancers in the collective dance space.DA.5.1.1.a

    2. b

      Enhance movement and performance expression. DA.5.1.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate strength, flexibility and body awareness when performing dances from multiple genres.DA.5.1.1.c

  • 2

    Identify appropriate alignment and control while dancing.DA.5.1.2

    1. a

      Apply self-awareness to safe body movement.DA.5.1.2.a

    2. b

      Perform movements with a pathway that accommodates their body needs.DA.5.1.2.b

  • 3

    Explore strategies to perform a specific intent in a performed dance.DA.5.1.3

    1. a

      Perform dances with different intentions.DA.5.1.3.a

    2. b

      Coordinate different parts of the body while performing within an ensemble.DA.5.1.3.b

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.5.2

  • 1

    Manipulate or modify a variety of ideas to expand movement possibilities and create a variety of patterns and structures.DA.5.2.1

    1. a

      Experiment with movement that responds to a variety of stimuli (art, music, objects etc.).DA.5.2.1.a

    2. b

      Develop spontaneous improvised movements that can have a beginning, middle, and end.DA.5.2.1.b

    3. c

      Improvise alone, with partners, or in small groups.DA.5.2.1.c

  • 2

    Create dance studies alone or in groups using a variety of themes, structures, and inspirations.DA.5.2.2

    1. a

      Create movement phrases and dance sequences using compositional structures.DA.5.2.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of techniques and vocabulary when creating dances.DA.5.2.2.b

    3. c

      Create transitions between movement sequences to strengthen intent. DA.5.2.2.c

    4. d

      Utilize feedback and revision to modify dance sequences.DA.5.2.2.d

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.5.3

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate movements and terminology consistent with different eras and cultures.DA.5.3.1

    1. a

      Observe and describe movements from various cultures and eras using culturally specific terms. DA.5.3.1.a

    2. b

      Perform movements specific to various cultures and eras.DA.5.3.1.b

    3. c

      Compare and contrast dances from various cultures.DA.5.3.1.c

  • 2

    Identify and examine the influences of an era and culture on a dance form.DA.5.3.2

    1. a

      Identify and examine dances of the past and dances of the present.DA.5.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify similarities and differences of dances in cultures.DA.5.3.2.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.5.4

  • 1

    Describe meaning in artistic work created by self and others.DA.5.4.1

    1. a

      Use dance vocabulary to describe theme, meaning, and structure in dance.DA.5.4.1.a

    2. b

      Identify and describe the movement content of a particular dance work and the effect each component has on the work.DA.5.4.1.b

  • 2

    Discover personal connections through dance to other academic content and a broader creative community.DA.5.4.2

    1. a

      Identify the relationship between subjects such as music, visual art, language arts, math, science, and others with dance.DA.5.4.2.a

    2. b

      Show similarities and differences between dance, other art forms and school subjects.DA.5.4.2.b

    3. c

      Describe the impact of dance within individual communities.DA.5.4.2.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Dance - Colorado Academic Standards - Adopted 2022

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