High School 1

Other Idaho Arts and Humanities: Dance sets

• Grades K-2
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• High School 2

Expand knowledge of movement vocabulary and dance genres to add focus/intent in complex movement phrases. Work in relationship to other dancers, objects, or environments. Utilize energy and dynamics in the work.HS1.D.2.1

Utilize different rhythm patterns and respond with movement, taking rhythm cues from different aspects of accompaniment or digital media.HS1.D.2.2

Develop total body awareness so that movement phrases demonstrate variances of energy and dynamics.HS1.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 retain and execute dance choreography.HS1.D.2.4

Develop a plan for healthful practices in dance activities including nutrition and injury prevention. Discuss implementation of the plan and how it supports personal performance goals.HS1.D.3.1

Develop and synthesize energy and dynamics to movements by applying them in and through all parts of the body.HS1.D.3.2

Demonstrate leadership qualities when preparing for performances. Demonstrate performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies using dance and production terminology.HS1.D.3.3

Create possible designs for the production elements of a performance and select and execute the ideas that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of the dances.HS1.D.3.4

Analyze dance works to gain understanding of artistic intent.HS1.D.4.1

Analyze and discuss how the elements of dance, execution of dance movement principles, and context contribute to artistic expression. Use dance terminology.HS1.D.4.2

Analyze a dance to determine the ideas expressed by the choreographer. Explain how the perspectives expressed by the choreographer may impact one’s own interpretation. Provide evidence to support one’s analysis.HS1.D.4.3

Analyze and compare the movement patterns and their relationships in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices and explain how their differences impact communication and intent within a cultural context.HS1.D.5.1

Analyze and discuss dances from selected genres, styles, cultural dance forms, and/or historical time periods. Formulate reasons for the similarities and differences between them in relation to the ideas and perspectives of the peoples from which the dances originate.HS1.D.5.2