Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Fourth 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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    4.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.4.CN.1

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      Describe styles and dancers who have influenced, or been influenced by, the customs and traditions of indigenous and other cultural groups in North Carolina.4.CN.1.1

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      Compare dance concepts with concepts from other content areas.4.CN.1.2

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      Demonstrate ways to address anatomical and psychological challenges encountered by dancers.4.CN.1.3

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    4.CN.2 Explore advancements in the field of dance.4.CN.2

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      Describe dance careers and organizations in North Carolina.4.CN.2.1

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      Compare how dance has changed and remained the same with advances in technology, digital media, and other innovations.4.CN.2.2

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

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    4.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 4.CR.1

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      Improvise movement based on multiple dance elements.4.CR.1.1

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      Create dance phrases incorporating abstraction of everyday movement to fulfill a given choreographic form.4.CR.1.2

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      Depict the spatial relationships between two or more dancers in a dance phrase by drawing a picture or using symbols.4.CR.1.3

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    4.CR.2 Adapt original dance ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively. 4.CR.2

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      Adapt a dance sequence by changing the spatial relationships between dancers.4.CR.2.1

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      Identify how to responsibly use resources for online access of dance and musical accompaniment.4.CR.2.2

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

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    4.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres. 4.PR.1

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      Set personal goals for improving dance performance based on instructor and peer feedback.4.PR.1.1

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      Demonstrate technical skills with stamina and coordination.4.PR.1.2

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      Demonstrate focus when performing short dance phrases.4.PR.1.3

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    4.PR.2 Develop dance presentations.4.PR.2

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      Compare themes, topics, or music choices for a small group performance with support.4.PR.2.1

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      Explain how safe and respectful behavior varies based on the dance setting and cultural context.4.PR.2.2

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      Compare a variety of production elements that strengthen the artistic intent and audience experience.4.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    4.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 4.RE.1

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      Describe dance phrases that exemplify multiple elements of dance.4.RE.1.1

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      Compare a personal interpretation of a dance with the interpretation of peers.4.RE.1.2

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    4.RE.2 Evaluate dance works using content-specific vocabulary. 4.RE.2

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      Contrast personal preferences for performing and viewing dance with those of peers.4.RE.2.1

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      Evaluate dances using established criteria to provide feedback for self and others.4.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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