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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grades 5-6

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.5-6.D.Cr.01

    1. a

      Generate interdisciplinary ideas that explore space (including direct and indirect), and time (including sudden and sustained) and force (including strong and light) as elements of dance.5-6.D.Cr.01.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.5-6.D.Cr.02

    1. a

      Organize choreographed phrases using compositional forms (e.g., AB, ABA, canon, rondo, retrograde, theme-variations).5-6.D.Cr.02.a

    2. b

      Record movements and choreography using proper dance terminology.5-6.D.Cr.02.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.5-6.D.Cr.03

    1. a

      Refine a dance phrase by making changes in space, time, and energy/force. (5-6.D.Cr.03.a)5-6.D.Cr.03.a

    2. b

      Create sequences of movement that demonstrate various technical elements such as unison, contrast, repetition, and climax.5-6.D.Cr.03.b

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.5-6.D.P.04

    1. a

      Develop an artistic statement that explains their movement choices.5-6.D.P.04.a

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.5-6.D.P.05

    1. a

      Demonstrate understanding of flexibility, alignment, initiation of movement, weight shift, and balance.5-6.D.P.05.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.5-6.D.P.06

    1. a

      Formally present a short movement work to an audience.5-6.D.P.06.a

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.5-6.D.R.07

    1. a

      Analyze how a movement work's form (e.g., ternary (ABA), rondo) supports the choreographer's intention.5-6.D.R.07.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.5-6.D.R.08

    1. a

      Use specific vocabulary to identify details about a movement work.5-6.D.R.08.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.5-6.D.R.09

    1. a

      Apply a rubric to evaluate a dance work (e.g., a rubric that includes skills of performers, originality of movement, visual and/or emotional impact, variety, contrast and appropriateness of the artistic elements).5-6.D.R.09.a

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.5-6.D.Co.10

    1. a

      Describe and demonstrate personal artistic style and how to use it to maintain a positive body image (e.g., mindfulness, injury-prevention).5-6.D.Co.10.a

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding.5-6.D.Co.11

    1. a

      Identify influential works of dance from different periods and how they impact current dance forms.5-6.D.Co.11.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5 and Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Massachusetts Arts Standards

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