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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grades 1-2

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.1-2.D.Cr.01

    1. a

      Generate dance ideas that utilize levels (e.g., high, low), pathways (e.g., straight, curvy), shapes (e.g., symmetric and asymmetric) and directions (e.g., backward, diagonal).1-2.D.Cr.01.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.1-2.D.Cr.02

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      Initiate movements from locomotive or non-locomotive movements using different body parts.1-2.D.Cr.02.a

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.1-2.D.Cr.03

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      Demonstrate accuracy in moving to a musical beat and responding to changes in tempo.1-2.D.Cr.03.a

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.1-2.D.P.04

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      Demonstrate the difference between pantomime and gesture in dance.1-2.D.P.04.a

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.1-2.D.P.05

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      Demonstrate partner skills of copying, leading, and following.1-2.D.P.05.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.1-2.D.P.06

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      Move in ways that match cues, directions and artistic interpretations.1-2.D.P.06.a

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.1-2.D.R.07

    1. a

      With support, identify the basic elements of dance (including, body, action, space, time, and energy).1-2.D.R.07.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.1-2.D.R.08

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      Move to and categorize dance works by mood.1-2.D.R.08.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.1-2.D.R.09

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      Demonstrate active observation as an audience member (e.g., noticing details, making connections).1-2.D.R.09.a

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.1-2.D.Co.10

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      Make connections between personal experience and a work of dance.1-2.D.Co.10.a

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding.1-2.D.Co.11

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      Identify different styles of dance (e.g., tap, hip-hop, ballet, square).1-2.D.Co.11.a

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1 and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Massachusetts Arts Standards

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