Creating: Artists/students use creative thinking and reasoning skills to perceive concepts and ideas to develop works.CR

  • 1

    Explore and experiment with locomotor and non-locomotor movements using changes in body shape, time, space, and movement quality.1.1CR

  • 2

    Explore structured improvisations and movement phrases within a central theme.1.2CR

  • 3

    Explore and combine rhythmic play during movement studies.1.3CR

Performing: Artists/students employ personal processes and skills to solve problems creatively and present work in various contexts.PE

  • 1

    Demonstrate awareness of moving safely within personal and general space.1.1PE

  • 2

    Demonstrate and use basic elements of dance.1.2PE

  • 3

    Cooperate with others to make decisions during a dance activity.1.3PE

Responding: Artists/students engage in analysis and interpretation to understand and evaluate artistic works.RE

  • 1

    Describe how movement and shapes communicate feelings.1.1RE

  • 2

    Demonstrate and discuss how to respond to dance as an audience member.1.2RE

  • 3

    Discuss the meaning of specific dances.1.3RE

Connecting: Artists/students understand and communicate the value of creative expressions in internal and external contexts.CO

  • 1

    Recognize and discuss why dance is a healthy activity.1.1CO

  • 2

    Learn developmentally appropriate cultural dances.1.2CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
Ohio’s Learning Standards for Fine Arts Dance 2024