Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Third 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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    3.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.3.CN.1

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      Describe dance forms found in the local community or region.3.CN.1.1

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      Compare dance elements with elements from other arts disciplines.3.CN.1.2

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      Identify strategies to address psychological challenges encountered by dancers.3.CN.1.3

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    3.CN.2 Explore advancements in the field of dance.3.CN.2

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      Identify dance careers and organizations in the local community or region.3.CN.2.1

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      Describe how innovations and technology used in the creation and presentation of dance have developed over time.3.CN.2.2

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

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    3.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 3.CR.1

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      Improvise movement based on one dance element.3.CR.1.1

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      Combine simple dance sequences to create dance phrases.3.CR.1.2

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      Depict directions or spatial pathways in a dance phrase by drawing a picture, map, or symbol.3.CR.1.3

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    3.CR.2 Adapt original dance ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively. 3.CR.2

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      Adapt a dance sequence by changing the directions or pathways of the movements.3.CR.2.1

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      Identify dances that can be used by everyone fairly.3.CR.2.2

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

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    3.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres. 3.PR.1

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      Improve choreography and dance skills by applying formal or informal feedback.3.PR.1.1

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      Demonstrate foundational dance skills with coordination of multiple body parts.3.PR.1.2

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      Demonstrate focus when dancing for and with others.3.PR.1.3

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    3.PR.2 Develop dance presentations. 3.PR.2

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      Identify criteria for the selection of a theme, topic, or music for a small group performance with support.3.PR.2.1

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      Identify the expected safe and respectful behaviors for various dance settings and cultural contexts.3.PR.2.2

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      Enhance performance by incorporating a single production element.3.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    3.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 3.RE.1

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      Describe dance sequences that exemplify two or more elements of dance.3.RE.1.1

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      Infer meaning from dance, citing evidence.3.RE.1.2

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    3.RE.2 Evaluate dance works using content-specific vocabulary. 3.RE.2

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      Explain preferences in observing various dance styles, forms, or genres.3.RE.2.1

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      Identify positive feedback and areas for improvement for self and others.3.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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