Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Kindergarten

Other National Core Arts Standards Dance sets

Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DA:Cr1.1.K

    1.  

      Explore

      1. a

        Respond in movement to a variety of stimuli (for example, music/sound, text, objects, images, symbols, observed dance).DA:Cr1.1.a.K

      2. b

        Explore different ways to do basic locomotor and nonlocomotor movements by changing at least one of the elements of dance. DA:Cr1.1.b.K

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.DA:Cr2.1.K

    1.  

      Plan

      1. a

        Improvise dance that has a beginning, middle, and end.DA:Cr2.1.a.K

      2. b

        Express an idea, feeling, or image, through improvised movement moving alone or with a partner.DA:Cr2.1.b.K

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.DA:Cr3.1.K

    1.  

      Revise

      1. a

        Apply suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.DA:Cr3.1.a.K

      2. b

        Depict a dance movement by drawing a picture or using a symbol.DA:Cr3.1.b.K

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DA:Cr4.1.K

    1.  

      Express

      1. a

        Make still and moving body shapes that show lines (for example, straight, bent, and curved), changes levels, and vary in size (large/small). Join with others to make a circle formation and work with others to change its dimensions. DA:Cr4.1.a.K

      2. b

        Demonstrate tempo contrasts with movements that match to tempo of sound stimuli.DA:Cr4.1.b.K

      3. c

        Identify and apply different characteristics to movements (for example, slow, smooth, or wavy).DA:Cr4.1.c.K

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.DA:Pr5.1.K

    1.  

      Embody

      1. a

        Demonstrate same-side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements, body patterning movements, and body shapes.DA:Pr5.1.a.K

      2. b

        Move safely in general space and start and stop on cue during activities, group formations, and creative explorations while maintaining personal space.DA:Pr5.1.b.K

      3. c

        Move body parts in relation to other body parts and repeat and recall movements upon request. DA:Pr5.1.c.K

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DA:Pr6.1.K

    1.  

      Present

      1. a

        Dance for and with others in a designated space.DA:Pr6.1.a.K

      2. b

        Select a prop to use as part of a dance.DA:Pr6.1.b.K

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work DA:Re.7.1.K

    1.  

      Analyze

      1. a

        Find a movement that repeats in a dance.DA:Re.7.1.a.K

      2. b

        Demonstrate or describe observed or performed dance movementsDA:Re.7.1.b.K

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DA:Re.8.1.K

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Observe movement and describe it using simple dance terminology.DA:Re.8.1.a.K

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DA:Re.9.1.K

    1.  

      Critique

      1. a

        Find a movement that was noticed in a dance. Demonstrate the movement that was noticed and explain why it attracted attention.DA:Re.9.1.a.K

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. DA:Re.10.1.K

    1.  

      Synthesize

      1. a

        Recognize and name an emotion that is experienced when watching, improvising, or performing dance and relate it to a personal experience.DA:Re.10.1.a.K

      2. b

        Observe a work of visual art. Describe and then express through movement something of interest about the artwork, and ask questions for discussion concerning the artwork.DA:Re.10.1.b.K

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingDA:Re.11.1.K

    1.  

      Relate

      1. a

        Describe or demonstrate the movements in a dance that was watched or performed.DA:Re.11.1.a.K

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
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