Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Pre K

Other National Core Arts Standards Dance sets

Creating

  • 1

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

    1.  

      Explore

      1. a

        Respond in movement to a variety of sensory stimuli (for example, music/sound, visual, tactile).DA:Cr1.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Find a different way to do several basic locomotor and non-locomotor movements. DA:Cr1.1.b.PK

  • 2

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

    1.  

      Plan

      1. a

         Improvise dance that starts and stops on cue.DA:Cr2.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Engage in dance experiences moving alone or with a partner.DA:Cr2.1.b.PK

  • 3

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

    1.  

      Revise

      1. a

        Respond to suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.DA:Cr3.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Identify parts of the body and document a body shape or position by drawing a pictureDA:Cr3.1.b.PK

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DA:Pr4.1.PK

    1.  

      Express

      1. a

        Identify and demonstrate directions for moving the body in general space (for example, forward, backwards, sideways, up, down, and turning) and finding and returning to a place in space.DA:Pr4.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Identify speed of dance as fast or slow. Move to varied rhythmic sounds at different tempi.DA:Pr4.1.b.PK

      3. c

        Move with opposing characteristics (for example, loose/tight, light/heavy, jerky/smooth). DA:Pr4.1.c.PK

  • 5

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

    1.  

      Embody

      1. a

        Demonstrate basic full body locomotor, non-locomotor movement, and body patterning with spatial relationships. DA:Pr5.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Move in general space and start and stop on cue while maintaining personal space. DA:Pr5.1.b.PK

      3. c

        Identify and move body parts and repeat movements upon request.DA:Pr5.1.c.PK

  • 6

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

    1.  

      Present

      1. a

        Dance for others in a designated area or space.DA:Pr6.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Use a simple prop as part of a dance.DA:Pr6.1.b.PK

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workDA:Re.7.1.PK

    1.  

      Analyze

      1. a

         Identify a movement in a dance by repeating it. DA:Re.7.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Demonstrate an observed or performed dance movement. DA:Re.7.1.b.PK

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DA:Re8.1.PK

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Observe a movement and share impressions.DA:Re8.1.a.PK

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DA:Re9.1.PK

    1.  

      Critique

      1. a

        Find a movement in a dance that was fun to watch. Repeat it and explain why it is fun to watch and do.DA:Re9.1.a.PK

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.DA:Cn10.1.PK

    1.  

      Synthesize

      1. a

        Recognize an emotion expressed in dance movement that is watched or performedDA:Cn10.1.a.PK

      2. b

        Observe a dance work. Identify and imitate a movement from the dance, and ask a question about the dance.DA:Cn10.1.b.PK

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding DA:Cn11.1.PK

    1.  

      Relate

      1. a

        Show a dance movement experienced at home or elsewhere.DA:Cn11.1.a.PK

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