Common Planner
K–12 Standards

High School Intermediate

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

    1. 1

      Explain how dance trends, styles, and dancers are impacted by societal, cultural, and historical events.I.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Apply skills and knowledge gained from other academic areas or personal experiences to solve creative challenges.I.CN.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify effective strategies for recognizing and preventing anatomical and psychological health issues that affect dancers.I.CN.1.3

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

    1. 1

      Compare the advantages and disadvantages of dance as a vocational, educational, and professional choice.I.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Describe resources and tools used to innovate in the areas of dance and production.I.CN.2.2

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

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

    1. 1

      Improvise extended movement sequences using a variety of sources as inspiration.I.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Create dance phrases that use a variety of forms to fulfill choreographic intent.I.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Document an original dance phrase using pictures or symbols, writing, or media technology.I.CR.1.3

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

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      Adapt a dance by creating a phrase based on a key element from a significant dance work.I.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate the ethics of making, producing, and distributing both original dance and dances inspired by the ideas of others, including the musical accompaniment.I.CR.2.2

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

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

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

    2. 2

      Execute technical skills with kinesthetic awareness and proprioception in extended dance phrases.I.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate the values of clarity, focus, and projection when dancing.I.PR.1.3

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    I.PR.2 Develop dance presentations. I.PR.2

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      Develop a relevant theme or topic, including music selection, for a solo, duet, or group performance.I.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Self-evaluate the use of safe and respectful behaviors in a variety of dance roles, settings, and cultural contexts.I.PR.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify designs for the production elements of a performance that would strengthen the artistic intent of a dance.I.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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

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      Compare the elements of dance and choreographic forms used in various dance genres.I.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Interpret multiple meanings from choreographic works, given the historic and cultural context of the dance or style.I.RE.1.2

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

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      Compare how personal and cultural influences affect the way dance is viewed and critiqued.I.RE.2.1

    2. 2

      Provide detailed feedback for performance and choreography using established criteria, supporting evidence, and artistic intent.I.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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