Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 6

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.1.6.2.2

    1. 1

      Select ideas from a variety of stimuli to generate movement that supports artistic intent.1.6.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate various movement vocabularies and analyze how each expresses artistic intent.1.6.2.2.2

  • 3

    Create original artistic work.1.6.2.3

    1. 1

      Choose a choreographic device or dance structure to develop an original dance study.1.6.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Create a dance study that communicates personal, societal, historical, or cultural meaning. Identify the source materials.* For example: Written material or images or video created by other people; movement inspired by a particular choreographer or dance source.  1.6.2.3.2

  • 4

    Revise and complete original artistic work.1.6.2.4

    1. 1

      Revise a dance study based on self-reflection and feedback of others.  1.6.2.4.1

    2. 2

      Document changes in a dance study by using words, symbols, or technology with consideration of privacy issues.**1.6.2.4.2

Perform

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance.  1.6.3.5

    1. 1

      Apply technical dance skills to accurately execute dance phrases. For example: alignment, coordination, balance, core support, kinesthetic awareness, clarity of movement.1.6.3.5.1

    2. 2

      Apply basic anatomical knowledge, proprioceptive feedback, and spatial awareness when dancing.1.6.3.5.2

  • 6

    Make artistic choices in order to convey meaning through performance.1.6.3.6

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast a variety of production elements that could support the artistic intent of a dance. 1.6.3.6.1

    2. 2

      Compare and contrast ways to convey a choreographer's or community's intent in dance through personal movement and performance choices. 1.6.3.6.2

Respond

  • 7

    Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work.1.6.4.7

    1. 1

      Explain the relationship between movement, choreographic choices and the possible artistic intent of a dance work.1.6.4.7.1

    2. 2

      Describe dance characteristics used in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices. 1.6.4.7.2

  • 8

    Evaluate artistic work by applying criteria.1.6.4.8

    1. 1

      Identify personal criteria to critique a dance using genre-specific dance terminology.1.6.4.8.1

Connect

  • 9

    Integrate knowledge and personal experiences while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.1.6.5.9

    1. 1

      Observe movement characteristics or qualities in a specific dance genre. Describe differences and similarities between that genre and one’s own movement preferences. 1.6.5.9.1

    2. 2

      Utilize healthful practices and nutrition in dance activities. 1.6.5.9.2

  • 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.1.6.5.10

    1. 1

      Examine how the movement and qualities of a dance communicate its cultural, historical, and community's purpose or meaning, including those of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.   1.6.5.10.1

    2. 2

      Investigate two opposing views on a topic including its personal, societal, cultural, or historical context. Use that information to create a dance study that explores the contrasting views. 1.6.5.10.2

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6

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