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K–12 Standards

Dance: Middle School 1

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Knowledge and skills.c

  • 1

    Foundations: perception. The student develops an awareness of the body's movement using sensory information while dancing. The student is expected to:c.1

    1. A

      demonstrate basic kinesthetic and spatial awareness individually and in groups;c.1.A

    2. B

      recognize the concepts of wellness for healthy lifestyles;c.1.B

    3. C

      define body science applications through dance genres, styles, and vocabulary; andc.1.C

    4. D

      identify dance movement elements through space, energy, and time.c.1.D

  • 2

    Creative expression: artistic process. The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements, choreographic processes, and forms in a variety of dance genres and styles. The student is expected to:c.2

    1. A

      recognize basic principles of proper body alignment;c.2.A

    2. B

      define knowledge of dance composition elements, improvisation skills, and choreographic processes;c.2.B

    3. C

      identify movement studies using rhythmical skills and spatial directions; andc.2.C

    4. D

      recognize expressions of ideas or emotions individually and in groups.c.2.D

  • 3

    Creative expression: performance. The student develops knowledge and execution of technical dance skills and a variety of dance genres and styles through performing. The student is expected to:c.3

    1. A

      identify various dance genres and styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance, musical theatre dance, and world dance forms;c.3.A

    2. B

      perform in groups with the intent to communicate to an audience;c.3.B

    3. C

      define the use of dance elements in practice and performance incorporating technology; andc.3.C

    4. D

      identify an effective warm-up and cool-down using elements of proper conditioning for performing skills.c.3.D

  • 4

    Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity. The student is expected to:c.4

    1. A

      define the cultural significance as communicated through dance movement, identifying historical figures and their contributions to dance history;c.4.A

    2. B

      identify movement characteristics of historical and cultural dance forms and the contributions of their artists;c.4.B

    3. C

      identify a dance representative of one's heritage or environment; andc.4.C

    4. D

      understand dances in various media and other content areas.c.4.D

  • 5

    Critical evaluation and response. The student makes informed personal judgments about dance and the meaning and role of dance in society. The student is expected to:c.5

    1. A

      define the quality and effectiveness of dance performances while incorporating appropriate etiquette in the classroom and performances;c.5.A

    2. B

      identify relationships between dance and other content subjects;c.5.B

    3. C

      define the content and choreographic structures used by various American choreographers; andc.5.C

    4. D

      define artistic decisions of personal dance works.c.5.D

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