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K–12 Standards

High School Beginning

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

    1. 1

      Describe how the emergence of dance as an art form has influenced society.B.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Apply concepts from other content areas to support the creation and performance of dance.B.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify activities that promote anatomical awareness and psychological health for dancers.B.CN.1.3

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

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

Explain how creativity in dance relates to post-secondary, college, and career readiness.B.CN.2.1

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    Explain how creativity in dance relates to post-secondary, college, and career readiness.B.CN.2.1

Describe the technological developments and contemporary media used in dance and production.B.CN.2.2

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    Describe the technological developments and contemporary media used in dance and production.B.CN.2.2

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

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

    1. 1

      Improvise extended movement sequences using a movement score.B.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Generate original and abstracted movements that vary the use of dance elements.B.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Plan a dance phrase using pictures or symbols, writing, or media technology.B.CR.1.3

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

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      Adapt a dance phrase by changing multiple dance elements.B.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Compare artistic adaptation, appropriation, fair use, copyright, public domain, open source, and creative commons in dance, including the musical accompaniment.B.CR.2.2

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

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

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      Compare self, peer, and instructor assessment to refine personal and group performance in dance.B.PR.1.1

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      Execute technical skills with muscular strength, alignment, flexibility, stamina, coordination, kinesthetic awareness, and proprioception.B.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate projection through use of facial expression, movement quality, and physical investment when dancing.B.PR.1.3

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    B.PR.2 Develop dance presentations. B.PR.2

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      Identify criteria for a relevant theme, topic, or musical selection for a class performance.B.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate safe and respectful behaviors for a variety of dance roles, settings, and cultural contexts.B.PR.2.2

    3. 3

      Summarize the possible production elements that could strengthen the artistic intent of a dance performed in various situations.B.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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

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      Contrast the elements of dance and choreographic forms used in various dance genres.B.RE.1.1

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      Interpret meaning from choreographic works, given the historical and cultural context of the dance or style.B.RE.1.2

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

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      Describe how personal and cultural influences affect the way dance is viewed and critiqued.B.RE.2.1

    2. 2

      Provide detailed feedback for performance and choreography using established criteria and supporting evidence.B.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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