Common Planner
K–12 Standards

First Grade

Other North Carolina Arts: Dance sets

CONNECT: Explore and relate artistic ideas and works to past, present, and future societies and cultures. CN

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    1.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, and historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups. 1.CN.1

    1. 1

      Explain how dance can reflect culture, values, and ideas.1.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify cross-curricular connections between dance and other arts disciplines.1.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify psychological challenges encountered by dancers.1.CN.1.3

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    1.CN.2 Explore advancements in the field of dance. 1.CN.2

    1. 1

      Identify the various roles of individuals in the creation and production of dance.1.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Describe how innovations and technology are used to create and present dance.1.CN.2.2

CREATE: Create and adapt new artistic ideas and work individually or collaborativelyCR

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    1.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 1.CR.1

    1. 1

      Generate spontaneous movement in response to visual cues.1.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Create movement as a group for the beginning, middle, and end of a dance.1.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Depict shapes in dance by drawing a picture or using a symbol.1.CR.1.3

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    1.CR.2 Adapt original dance ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively. 1.CR.2

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      Adapt a dance sequence by changing the body shapes.1.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Explain how and when to credit others when using their ideas in dance.1.CR.2.2

PRESENT: Present, perform, produce, and develop artistic ideas and works.PR

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    1.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres.1.PR.1

    1. 1

      Improve dance skills by incorporating feedback from instructors and peers.1.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Sequence basic motor skills with body awareness.1.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate focus when dancing with others.1.PR.1.3

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    1.PR.2 Develop dance presentations.1.PR.2

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      Compare topics or themes for improvisation or informal performance with support.1.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate safe and respectful behaviors when performing and observing informal performances.1.PR.2.2

    3. 3

      Compare the use of props from given options to enhance a dance.1.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    1.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 1.RE.1

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      Describe movements that exemplify an element of dance.1.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the emotions evoked by choreographic works.1.RE.1.2

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    1.RE.2 Evaluate dance works using content-specific vocabulary.1.RE.2

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      Describe preferences in observing various dance styles, forms, or genres.1.RE.2.1

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      Provide positive feedback for self and others.1.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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