Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Minnesota Arts: Dance sets

Foundations

  • 1

    Use foundational knowledge and skills while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.1.A.1.1

Create

  • 2

    Generate and develop original artistic ideas.1.4.2.2

    1. 1

      Create a movement phrase generated from a stimulus/stimuli.1.4.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop an improvisation using the elements of dance.  1.4.2.2.2

  • 3

    Create original artistic work.1.4.2.3

    1. 1

      Use choreographic devices to create simple movement patterns and dance structures. 1.4.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Create multiple dance phrases that communicates an idea, emotion, or image. 1.4.2.3.2

  • 4

    Revise and complete original artistic work.1.4.2.4

    1. 1

      Revise movement based on feedback and self-reflection.  1.4.2.4.1

    2. 2

      Document timing elements of a dance phrase by drawing a picture, using symbols, or utilizing technology.**1.4.2.4.2

Perform

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance.  1.4.3.5

    1. 1

      Demonstrate a sequence of movements with spatial awareness, body alignment and core support. 1.4.3.5.1

    2. 2

      Practice personal body awareness while dancing alone and with others.1.4.3.5.2

  • 6

    Make artistic choices in order to convey meaning through performance.1.4.3.6

    1. 1

      Use a variety of production elements to support the artistic intent of dance. 1.4.3.6.1

Respond

  • 7

    Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work.1.4.4.7

    1. 1

      Describe how movement and contextual elements combine to construct meaning, using dance terminology. 1.4.4.7.1

    2. 2

      Explain how dance styles differ within a genre or cultural movement practice. 1.4.4.7.2

  • 8

    Evaluate artistic work by applying criteria.1.4.4.8

    1. 1

      Evaluate a dance based on established criteria. 1.4.4.8.1

Connect

  • 9

    Integrate knowledge and personal experiences while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.1.4.5.9

    1. 1

      Analyze content and context of choreography developed over time and its relationship to personal perspectives.1.4.5.9.1

    2. 2

      Describe the relationship between dancing, wellness, and nutrition.1.4.5.9.2

  • 10

    Demonstrate an understanding that artistic works influence and are influenced by personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts, including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.1.4.5.10

    1. 1

      Select movements in a specific dance genre or style and explain how the movements relate to the culture, society, historical period or community from which the dance originated.   1.4.5.10.1

    2. 2

      Choreograph or improvise movements that communicate information, concepts, or ideas from a subject area other than dance.1.4.5.10.

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4

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