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Maryland Dance Education Framework

K–12 Standards

Dance: Grades 6, 7, 8
Other Maryland Fine Arts sets
Dance: Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
Media Arts P-2
Music: Grades PK-2
Theatre: P-2
Visual Art P-2
Dance: Grades 3, 4, 5
Media Arts 3-5
Music: Grades 3-5
Theatre: 3-5
Visual Art 3-5
Media Arts 6-8
Music: Grades 6-8
Theatre: Grades 6-8
Visual Art 6-8
Dance: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Media Arts 9-12
Music: Grades 9-12
Theatre: Grades 9-12
Visual Art 9-12

Creating

1.
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.D.1
1. I:6-8:1.
  Demonstrate the ability to use improvisation, perceptual skills, and a variety of stimuli to create and perform dance.D.1.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Use movement vocabulary and dance terminology to create and articulate work with artistic intent.D.1.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Demonstrate flexibility by improvising phrases of varying length from given criteria.D.1.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Think critically to create phrases from student-identified criteria.D.1.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Improvise using the information from a given phrase to create contrasting sections.D.1.E:6-8:3
6. E:6-8:4.
  Demonstrate flexibility in solving movement problems by working independently and collaboratively to find different solutions.D.1.E:6-8:4
2.
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.D.2
1. I:6-8:1.
  Use fundamentals of composition to create dance in a variety of forms, and explain reasons for movement choices and organization.D.2.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Determine and apply artistic criteria to create dance and evaluate its artistic effectiveness.D.2.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Create, manipulate, and perform movement phrases using information from the elements of dance. (BEST)D.2.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Produce a floor plan for an original independent or collaborative composition and perform the composition following the floor plan.D.2.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Work independently to decide on a personal set of artistic criteria. Create a phrase utilizing the criteria, and communicate choices clearly.D.2.E:6-8:3
3.
Refine and complete artistic work.D.3
1. I:6-8:1.
  Revise created work based on artistic intent, feedback from self and others, and articulate reasons for revisions.D.3.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Use a recognized system to document dance (e.g. writing, notation, oral, media).D.3.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Revise created work and support decisions with clear communication.D.3.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Create dance work and journal or notate the process, managing goals and time.D.3.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Create a system for documentation of independent dance work.D.3.E:6-8:3
6. E:6-8:4.
  Revise independent or collaborative work using feedback, thereby showing flexibility.D.3.E:6-8:4

Presenting

4.
Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.D.4
1. I:6-8:1.
  Increase movement vocabulary and using BEST and compare and contrast with a variety of genres and styles.D.4.I:6-8:1
2. E:6-8:1.
  Be a self- directed learner and work independently to improve dance technique and expand movement vocabulary using the BEST principles.D.4.E:6-8:1
3. E:6-8:2.
  Work independently to increase range of performance energies using different styles and genres.D.4.E:6-8:2
4. E:6-8:3.
  Demonstrate flexibility in ability to change directions and levels within a phrase or dance.D.4.E:6-8:3
5. E:6-8:4.
  Work collaboratively with others to perform a dance that includes a variety of spatial patterns and relationships.D.4.E:6-8:4
6. E:6-8:5.
  Work collaboratively with others to perform a variety of rhythms, speeds, and phrasing.D.4.E:6-8:5
5.
Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.D.5
1. I:6-8:1.
  Embody technical dance skills to replicate, recall, and execute dance choreography.D.5.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Apply basic anatomical knowledge, spatial awareness and nutritional knowledge to promote safe and healthful strategies when warming up and dancing.D.5.I:6-8:2
3. I:6-8:3.
  Collaborate with peers to determine and document strategies for enhancing performance accuracy.D.5.I:6-8:3
4. I:6-8:4.
  Display knowledge and execution of performance competencies in dance.D.5.I:6-8:4
5. E:6-8:1.
  Memorize and perform technically and artistically accurate dance phrases or dance works.D.5.E:6-8:1
6. E:6-8:2.
  Recognize the relationship of healthful practices, alignment and technical accuracy to injury prevention.D.5.E:6-8:2
7. E:6-8:3.
  Analyze how personal dance practices contribute to safe movement and injury prevention.D.5.E:6-8:3
8. E:6-8:4.
  Be a self-directed learner and develop strategies for attaining greater clarity of performance.D.5.E:6-8:4
6.
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.D.6
1. I:6-8:1.
  Dance for a variety of audiences in a variety of venues demonstrating performance etiquette, techniques, and practices during class, rehearsal, and performance.D.6.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Work collaboratively on the design of production elements that support the artistic intent and meaning of a dance.D.6.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Perform dances for audiences with the intent of communicating meaning clearly through articulate technique and projection.D.6.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Be a self-directed learner by assuming personal responsibility for rehearsal and performance (costumes, make-up, hair, personal warm-up).D.6.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Manage goals and time as an effective participant and/or leader for class, rehearsal, and performance.D.6.E:6-8:3
6. E:6-8:4.
  Demonstrate consistent application of performance competencies, such as awareness of space, physical discipline, and concentration in rehearsals and dance performances.D.6.E:6-8:4
7. E:6-8:5.
  Interact with an audience in a formal and informal reflection activity.D.6.E:6-8:5

Responding

7.
Perceive and analyze artistic work.D.7
1. I:6-8:1.
  Describe and demonstrate patterns of movement and their connection to context and choreographic intent.D.7.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Describe movement characteristics of multiple genres, cultures, and styles as they relate to choreographic intent.D.7.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Make judgments about how patterns in a dance help to communicate artistic intent.D.7.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Use information from dance terminology and movement descriptors to discuss possible meanings of a dance.D.7.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Apply technology effectively by creating a compare and contrast instrument for describing characteristics of various styles of dance.D.7.E:6-8:3
6. E:6-8:4.
  Using information from BEST principles, compare and contrast how elements of dance are used within a dance.D.7.E:6-8:4
7. E:6-8:5.
  Work collaboratively with others to re-create patterns and movements observed in a dance.D.7.E:6-8:5
8.
Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.D.8
1. I:6-8:1.
  Using dance terminology, explain how artistic intent is achieved through the use of the elements of dance, technique, and intent.D.8.I:6-8:1
2. E:6-8:1.
  Using information from dance and non-dance vocabulary, describe how the elements of dance are used in an observed dance.D.8.E:6-8:1
3. E:6-8:2.
  Make judgments and decisions regarding the possible meanings of an observed dance, justify by relating these meanings to specific moments in the dance.D.8.E:6-8:2
4. E:6-8:3.
  Analyze choreographic intent in a variety of contrasting dances.D.8.E:6-8:3
5. E:6-8:4.
  Using information from BEST principles, explain how they influence artistic expression in and interpretation of a dance.D.8.E:6-8:4
9.
Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.D.9
1. I:6-8:1.
  Create, analyze, and apply criteria for making aesthetic judgments in dance.D.9.I:6-8:1
2. E:6-8:1.
  Evaluate the relationship of costume, make-up, sets, lighting, music, etc. to the meaning of a dance.D.9.E:6-8:1
3. E:6-8:2.
  Collaborate to create criteria for evaluating a dance, and apply those criteria to an observed dance.D.9.E:6-8:2
4. E:6-8:3.
  Select and use aesthetic criteria to evaluate personal performances, improvised and choreographed, and the performance of others.D.9.E:6-8:3
5. E:6-8:4.
  Articulate rationales to explain conceptualizations, aesthetic decisions, and effectiveness of personal performances, improvisations, and choreography.D.9.E:6-8:4
6. E:6-8:5.
  Engage appropriately as an audience participant in formal and informal settings.D.9.E:6-8:5

Connecting

10.
Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.D.10
1. I:6-8:1.
  Connect the concepts of a variety of dances with personal perspectives.D.10.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Create and document a dance study exploring contrasting ideas based on research.D.10.I:6-8:2
3. E:6-8:1.
  Analyze how personal perspectives and experiences influence how one interprets the choreographer's theme, central idea, or meaning.D.10.E:6-8:1
4. E:6-8:2.
  Work independently to identify different aspects of personal interests and identity and use the information to create a dance that expresses the self.D.10.E:6-8:2
5. E:6-8:3.
  Examine literature, scientific texts, artistic works, current events, etc., and communicate that information through a dance created collaboratively with others.D.10.E:6-8:3
6. E:6-8:4.
  Identify and communicate reasons to create dance outside of school.D.10.E:6-8:4
11.
Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.D.11
1. I:6-8:1.
  Compare and contrast the contexts of dances from a variety of cultures, societies, and histories.D.11.I:6-8:1
2. I:6-8:2.
  Explain how dance reflects and influences history and society.D.11.I:6-8:2
3. I:6-8:3.
  Describe the relationships of dance to music, theatre, visual arts, media arts, and other disciplines.D.11.I:6-8:3
4. E:6-8:1.
  Think critically to compare and contrast specific ideas and perspectives in a variety of styles of dance.D.11.E:6-8:1
5. E:6-8:2.
  Apply technology effectively to create a time line that connects social, cultural, and historical context to the artistic development of dance.D.11.E:6-8:2
6. E:6-8:3.
  Analyze how various media have affected the development of dance.D.11.E:6-8:3
7. E:6-8:4.
  Analyze how response to dance is influenced by understanding the time and place in which it was created, the available resources, and cultural uses.D.11.E:6-8:4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?: 2019
Where can I read the official document?: Maryland Dance Education Framework

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