Grade 8

Other Idaho Arts and Humanities: Dance sets

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Expand movement vocabulary and dance genres, add focus/intent in complex movement phrases. Work in relationship to other dancers, objects, or environments.8.D.2.1

Build dance phrasing while utilizing timing accents and variations within a phrase to add interest kinesthetically, rhythmically, and visually.8.D.2.2

Direct energy and dynamics in such a way that movement is textured. Incorporate energy and dynamics to technique exercises and dance performance.8.D.2.3

Embody technical dance skills (for example, functional alignment, coordination, balance, kinesthetic awareness clarity of movement, weight shifts, flexibility/range of motion) to replicate, recall, and execute spatial designs and musical or rhythmical dance phrases.8.D.2.4

Evaluate personal healthful practices in dance activities including nutrition and injury prevention.8.D.2.5

Direct energy and dynamics in such a way that movement is textured. Incorporate energy and dynamics to technique exercises and dance performance.8.D.3.1

Demonstrate leadership qualities when preparing for performances. Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Document efforts and create a plan for ongoing improvements. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances.8.D.3.2

Collaborate to design and execute production elements that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of a dance performed on a stage, in a different venue, or for different audiences. Explain reasons for choices using production terminology.8.D.3.3

Describe, demonstrate and discuss patterns of movement and their relationships in dance in context of artistic intent.8.D.4.1

Select a dance and explain how artistic expression is achieved through relationships among the elements of dance, use of body, dance technique and context. Cite evidence in the dance to support your interpretation using dance terminology.8.D.4.2

Use artistic criteria to determine what makes an effective performance. Consider content, context, genre, style, or cultural movement practice to comprehend artistic expression.8.D.4.3

Relate connections found between different dances and discuss the relevance of the connections to the development of one’s personal perspectives.8.D.4.4

Compare and contrast how the elements of dance are used in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices to communicate intent. Use genre specific dance terminology.8.D.5.1

Describe, using basic dance terminology, the qualities and characteristics of style used in a dance from one’s own cultural movement practice.8.D.5.2

Compare, contrast, and discuss dances performed by people in various localities or communities. Formulate possible reasons why similarities and differences developed in relation to the ideas and perspectives important to each social group.8.D.5.3