Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade K

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Respond in movement to a variety of stimuli (e.g., images, symbols, adverbs, adjectives, elements of nature, tactile, emotions).DA.1.CR1.K.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Improvise movement that has a beginning, middle, and end and expresses an idea.DA.2.CR2.K.1

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Apply suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.DA.3.CR3.K.1

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Match movement to musical tempo and apply different qualities to movement.DA.4.CR4.K.1

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Demonstrate same-side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements and body shapes with spatial awareness.DA.5.PR1.K.1

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    Move safely while maintaining personal space and demonstrate balance in various body positions.DA.5.PR1.K.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Dance for others in a designated space.DA.6.PR2.K.1

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

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    Demonstrate or describe observed dance movements.DA.7-8.RE1-2.K.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Pick a movement from a dance and repeat it.DA.9.RE3.K.1

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    Explain why you like it.DA.9.RE3.K.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Recognize and name an emotion that is experienced when watching or performing dance and relate it to a personal experience.DA.10.CO1.K.1

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

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    Observe a work of visual art. Describe what is seen and express it through movement.DA.11.CO2.K.1

Frequently asked questions

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

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