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K–12 Standards

Dance: Sixth Grade

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Performing (PR)

  • 1

    Develop and refine dance techniques and work for presentation. D.PR.1

    1. 1

      Identify body pathways (i.e., central, transverse, and peripheral) to clarify movement intention. 6.D.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Embody technical dance skills (e.g., alignment, coordination, balance, core support, kinesthetic awareness, clarity of movement) to execute changes of direction, levels, facings, pathways, elevations and landings, extensions of limbs, and movement transitions.6.D.PR.1.2

    3. 3

      Collaborate as an ensemble to refine dances by executing complex patterns, sequences, and formations, testing options, and finding good results. Document self-improvements over time. 6.D.PR.1.3

    4. 4

      Apply basic anatomical knowledge, proprioceptive feedback, spatial awareness, and nutrition to promote safe and healthy strategies when warming up and dancing. 6.D.PR.1.4

  • 2

    Select, analyze, and interpret dance for presentation.D.PR.2

    1. 1

      Refine partner and ensemble skills in the ability to judge distance and spatial design. Establish diverse pathways, levels, and patterns in space. Maintain focus with a partner or group in near and far space.6.D.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Use combinations of sudden and sustained timing as it relates to both the metered time and the dynamics of a phrase or dance work. Use accented and unaccented beats.6.D.PR.2.2

    3. 3

      Explore dynamic expression as it relates to energy relationships in a variety of dance styles. Distinguish between bound and free-flowing movements and apply them to technique exercises and dance phrases. 6.D.PR.2.3

  • 3

    Convey meaning through the presentation of dance. D.PR.3

    1. 1

      Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Receive notes from the choreographer, make corrections as needed, and apply to future performances.6.D.PR.3.1

    2. 2

      Compare and contrast a variety of possible production elements to intensify the artistic intent of the work. Select choices and use production terminology to explain reasons for the decisions made. 6.D.PR.3.2

Creating (CR)

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    Generate and conceptualize dance ideas and work. D.CR.1

    1. 1

      Explore similar or contrasting ideas to develop choreography using a variety of stimuli (e.g., music, observed dance, literary forms, notation, natural phenomena, personal experience/ recall, current news, social events).6.D.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Explore various movement vocabularies to transfer ideas into choreography. 6.D.CR.1.2

  • 2

    Organize and develop dance work.D.CR.2

    1. 1

      Explore choreographic devices and dance structures to develop a dance study supporting an artistic intent. Explain the goal or purpose of the dance. 6.D.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop artistic intention to choreograph a dance study communicating personal or cultural meaning. Based on the intention, evaluate why some movements are more or less effective than others.6.D.CR.2.2

  • 3

    Refine and complete dance work.D.CR.3

    1. 1

      Revise dance compositions using collaboratively developed artistic criteria. Explain reasons for revisions and how choices made relate to artistic intent. 6.D.CR.3.1

    2. 2

      Explore or invent a system to record a dance sequence through writing, symbols, or a form of media technology. 6.D.CR.3.2

Responding (RE)

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    Perceive and analyze dance.D.RE.1

    1. 1

      Describe recurring patterns of movement and their relationships in dance. 6.D.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain how the elements of dance are used in a variety of dance styles or cultural movement practices using appropriate terminology. 6.D.RE.1.2

  • 2

    Construct meaningful interpretations of dance.D.RE.2

    1. 1

      Explain how the artistic expression of a dance is achieved through the elements of dance, use of body, dance technique, dance structure, and context. Use appropriate terminology. 6.D.RE.2.1

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate dance.D.RE.3

    1. 1

      Discuss the characteristics and artistic intent of a dance from a genre, style, or cultural movement practice and develop artistic criteria to critique the dance, using appropriate terminology. 6.D.RE.3.1

Connecting (CN)

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    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make dance.D.CN.1

    1. 1

      Observe the movement characteristics or qualities in a specific dance genre. Explain differences and similarities to one’s attitudes and movement preferences. 6.D.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Choose a topic, concept, or content from another subject of interest and research how other art forms have expressed the topic. Create and explain a dance study expressing the idea.6.D.CN.1.2

  • 2

    Relate dance ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding.D.CN.2

    1. 1

      Interpret and demonstrate how the movement and qualities of a dance communicate its cultural, historical, and/or community purpose or meaning, including those of Oklahoma American Indian Tribes and communities. 6.D.CN.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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