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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 4

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Identify ideas for choreography generated from a variety of stimuli (e.g., notation, emotions, observed dance, personal experiences).DA.1.CR1.4.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    In a group, use movement concepts (e.g., change level, direction, timing, relationships) to vary a movement combination.DA.2.CR2.4.1

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    Discuss the effect of the movement choices.DA.2.CR2.4.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise movement choices based on peer feedback and self-reflection to improve a short dance combination.DA.3.CR3.4.1

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    Explain choices made in the process.DA.3.CR3.4.2

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Accompany other dancers using a variety of percussive instruments and sounds. Respond in movement to even and uneven rhythms. Recognize and respond in movement to tempo changes as they occur in dance and music.DA.4.CR4.4.1

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    Analyze movements and phrases for use of energy and dynamic changes.DA.4.CR4.4.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Demonstrate combinations of fundamental dance steps incorporating changes in levels and direction.DA.5.PR1.4.1

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    Execute techniques that extend flexibility, build strength, and develop endurance.DA.5.PR1.4.2

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    Explain the relationship between execution of technique, safe body-use (alignment, balance, coordination), and healthful nutrition.DA.5.PR1.4.3

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Identify and experiment with a variety of production elements to heighten the audience's experience.DA.6.PR2.4.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work. Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Use elements of dance to decipher meaning in an observed dance from one or more genres or cultures.DA.7-8.RE1-2.4.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Identify and discuss, using basic dance terminology, the characteristics that make a dance interesting or meaningful.DA.9.RE3.4.1

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    Apply those characteristics to a variety of dances observed.DA.9.RE3.4.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Relate the main idea or content in a dance to one's own experiences.DA.10.CO1.4.1

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    Explain how the main idea of a dance is similar to or different from one's own experiences, ideas, or perspectives.DA.10.CO1.4.2

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

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    Read an article of interest. Choose words from the article and generate movements that symbolize those words.DA.11.CO2.4.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Dance

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