Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade K

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Respond in movement to a variety of stimuli (for example, music/sound, text, objects, images, symbols, observed dance).DA:Cr1.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Explore different ways to do basic locomotor and non-locomotor movements by changing at least one of the elements of dance.DA:Cr1.1.K.b

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Improvise dance that has a beginning, middle, and end.DA:Cr2.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Express an idea, feeling, or image, through improvised movement moving alone or with a partner.DA:Cr2.1.K.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Apply suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.DA:Cr3.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Depict a dance movement by drawing a picture or using a symbol.DA:Cr3.1.K.b

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Make still and moving body shapes that show lines (for example, straight, bent, curved), changes levels, and vary in size (large/small). Join with others to make a circle formation and work with others to change its dimensions.DA:Pr4.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate tempo contrasts with movements that match the tempo of sound stimuli.DA:Pr4.1.K.b

    3. c.

      Identify and apply different characteristics to movements (for example, slow, smooth, wavy).DA:Pr4.1.K.c

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Demonstrate same side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements, body patterning movements, and body shapes.DA:Pr5.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Move safely in general space and start and stop on cue during activities, group formations, and creative explorations while maintaining personal space.DA:Pr5.1.K.b

    3. c.

      Move body parts in relation to other body parts and repeat and recall movements upon request.DA:Pr5.1.K.c

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Dance for others in a designated space.DA:Pr6.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Select a prop to use as part of a dance.DA:Pr6.1.K.b

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify a movement that repeats in a dance.DA:Re7.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate and repeat observed or performed dance movements.DA:Re7.1.K.b

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Observe movement and use simple dance terminology to describe it.DA:Re8.1.K.a

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Select a movement observed in a dance. Demonstrate the movement and explain why it was selected.DA:Re9.1.K.a

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Recognize and name an emotion that is experienced when watching, improvising, or performing dance and relate it to a personal experience.DA:Cn10.1.K.a

    2. b.

      Observe a work of art. Describe and then express through movement something of interest about the artwork and ask questions for discussion concerning the artwork.DA:Cn10.1.K.b

  • 11:

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

    1. a.

      Describe or demonstrate the movements in a dance that was watched or performed.DA:Cn11.1.K.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Dance

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