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Grade 8-9, 10-11 & 12
Dance Standards
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Standard (Curriculum)
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Instruction and Assessment
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Standard
1. The student understands and applies arts knowledge and
skills
1.1.1
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Elements (Space,
Time, Energy/force)
* Explains and applies the concepts of visual art, dance, theatre,
and music using arts vocabulary
* Maintains a steady beat and holds the tempo in half time and
double time (time)
* Demonstrates a range of efforts actions (e.g., glide, float,
flick, dab, punch, slash, wring, press) (energy)
1.1.2
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Principles of
Organization
* Repetition, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, and
Variety
* Explains and applies the concepts of visual art, dance, theatre,
and music using arts vocabulary
* Demonstrates theme and variation in choreography (form)
* Creates transitions to develop fluency in dance
1.2
Develops arts skills and techniques
* Develops arts skills and techniques
* Demonstrates the ability to reverse a simple movement
combination
* Demonstrates the ability to move with others through a variety
of geometric formations
* Understands correct alignment principle
1.3
Understands and applies arts styles from various artists, cultures,
and times
* Applies techniques from various artists, cultures, and/or
times
1.4
Applies audience skills in a variety of arts settings and
performances
* Understands and demonstrates the relationship and interactive
responsibilities of the artist/performer and audience
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Standard 2.
The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic
processes
2.1
Applies a creative process in the arts
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Conceptualizes that context or purpose
* Gathers information from diverse sources
* Develops ideas and techniques
* Organizes arts elements, forms, and/or principles into a
creative work
* Reflects for the purpose of elaboration and
self-evaluation
* Refines work based on feedback
* Presents work to others
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a creative process
2.2
Applies a performance process in the arts
* Identifies audience and purpose
* Selects artistic work (repertoire) to perform
* Analyzes the structure and background or work
* Interpret by developing a personal approach to work
* Rehearse, adjust and refine through evaluation and
problem-solving
* Present work for others; reflects, and evaluates
* Reflects and evaluates
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
2.3
Applies a responding process to an arts presentation
* Engages actively and purposefully
* Describes what is seen and heard
* Analyzes how the elements are arranged and organized
* Interprets based on descriptive properties
* Evaluates using supportive evidence and criteria
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
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Standard 3.
The student communicates through the
arts
3.1 Uses
the arts to express and present ideas and feelings
* Expresses ideas and feelings through the arts in a variety of
styles
* Describes use and misuse of pre-existing artistic works to
communicate
3.2 Uses
the arts to communicate for a specific purpose
* Creates and/or performs an artwork to communicate for a selected
purpose with instructor assistance
3.3
Develops personal aesthetic criteria to communicate artistic
choices
* Explains how aesthetic choices are influenced by culture and
history
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Standard 4.
The student makes connections within and across the arts, to other
disciplines, cultures, life, and work
4.1
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections among the arts
disciplines
* Compares and contrasts attributes of personal art work with
other arts disciplines
4.2
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections between the arts and
other content areas
* Explains relationships between the arts and other content
areas
4.3
Understands how the arts impact lifelong choices
* Analyzes how the arts impact choices in natural and constructed
environments
4.4
Understands that the arts shape and reflect culture and
history
* Compares and contrasts specific attributes of artworks that
reflect culture and history
4.5
Demonstrates knowledge of arts careers and the role of arts skills
in the world of work
* Describes work habits and skills needed for careers in the
arts
* Explains how art skills and knowledge are used in the world of
work
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Grade 10-11 Dance Standards
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Standard (Curriculum)
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Instruction and Assessment
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Standard
1. The student understands and applies arts knowledge and
skills
1.1.1
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Elements (Space,
Time, Energy/force)
* Analyzes and interprets works of visual art, dance, theatre, and
music using arts concepts and vocabulary
* Demonstrates movement in duple/triple meters (time)
1.1.2
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Principles of
Organization
* Repetition, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, and
Variety
* Analyzes and interprets works of visual art, dance, theatre, and
music using arts concepts and vocabulary
* Abstracts movement through choreographic devises such as
exaggeration, accumulation, retrograde, etc.
1.2
Develops arts skills and techniques
* Refines and extends arts skills and techniques
* Maintains correct alignment while moving
* Applies feedback in order to improve overall dance
work
1.3
Understands and applies arts styles from various artists, cultures,
and times
* Transfers understandings from one artistic style to a larger
group of artworks
1.4
Applies audience skills in a variety of arts settings and
performances
* Articulates how audience conventions and responsibilities differ
according to style and culture
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Standard 2.
The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic
processes
2.1
Applies a creative process in the arts
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Conceptualizes that context or purpose
* Gathers information from diverse sources
* Develops ideas and techniques
* Organizes arts elements, forms, and/or principles into a
creative work
* Reflects for the purpose of elaboration and
self-evaluation
* Refines work based on feedback
* Presents work to others
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a creative process
2.2
Applies a performance process in the arts
* Identifies audience and purpose
* Selects artistic work (repertoire) to perform
* Analyzes the structure and background or work
* Interpret by developing a personal approach to work
* Rehearse, adjust and refine through evaluation and
problem-solving
* Present work for others; reflects, and evaluates
* Reflects and evaluates
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
2.3
Applies a responding process to an arts presentation
* Engages actively and purposefully
* Describes what is seen and heard
* Analyzes how the elements are arranged and organized
* Interprets based on descriptive properties
* Evaluates using supportive evidence and criteria
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
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Standard 3.
The student communicates through the
arts
3.1 Uses
the arts to express and present ideas and feelings
* Expresses ideas and feelings through the arts in a variety of
forms and styles
* Articulates and justifies the use of pre-existing artistic works
to communicate
3.2 Uses
the arts to communicate for a specific purpose
* Analyzes how the deliberate use of artistic elements
communicates for a specific purpose
3.3
Develops personal aesthetic criteria to communicate artistic
choices
* Analyzes how cultural and historical perspectives influence
personal aesthetic criteria
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Standard 4.
The student makes connections within and across the arts, to other
disciplines, cultures, life, and work
4.1
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections among the arts
disciplines
* Analyzes and arts presentation that integrates two or more arts
disciplines
4.2
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections between the arts and
other content areas
* integrates and adapts skills within the arts and other content
areas
4.3
Understands how the arts impact lifelong choices
* Analyzes how the arts impact economic choices
4.4
Understands that the arts shape and reflect culture and
history
* Identifies specific attributes of artworks that shape culture
and history
4.5
Demonstrates knowledge of arts careers and the role of arts skills
in the world of work
* Assumes roles of arts careers and practices appropriate work
habits and skills
* Analyzes and interprets how arts skills and knowledge influence
the world of work
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Grade 12 Dance Standards
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Standard (Curriculum)
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Instruction and Assessment
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Standard
1. The student understands and applies arts knowledge and
skills
1.1.1
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Elements (Space,
Time, Energy/force)
* Identifies and uses syncopation (time)
1.1.2
Understands arts concepts and vocabulary: Principles of
Organization
* Repetition, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, and
Variety
* Choreographs and improvises within a given style of
dance
1.2
Develops arts skills and techniques
* Demonstrates ability to self-correct in dance
* Demonstrates balance, counter-balance, and weight-sharing with a
partner
1.3
Understands and applies arts styles from various artists, cultures,
and times
* Applies knowledge of artistic styles and cultural traditions to
make informed choices for an arts presentation
1.4
Applies audience skills in a variety of arts settings and
performances
* Analyzes how style, culture, and history have influenced
audience conventions
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Standard 2.
The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic
processes
2.1
Applies a creative process in the arts
*
Conceptualizes that context or purpose
* Gathers information from diverse sources
* Develops ideas and techniques
* Organizes arts elements, forms, and/or principles into a
creative work
* Reflects for the purpose of elaboration and
self-evaluation
* Refines work based on feedback
* Presents work to others
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a creative process
2.2
Applies a performance process in the arts
* Identifies audience and purpose
* Selects artistic work (repertoire) to perform
* Analyzes the structure and background or work
* Interpret by developing a personal approach to work
* Rehearse, adjust and refine through evaluation and
problem-solving
* Present work for others; reflects, and evaluates
* Reflects and evaluates
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
2.3
Applies a responding process to an arts presentation
* Engages actively and purposefully
* Describes what is seen and heard
* Analyzes how the elements are arranged and organized
* Interprets based on descriptive properties
* Evaluates using supportive evidence and criteria
* Applies previously learned arts concepts, vocabulary, skills,
and techniques through a performance process
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Standard 3.
The student communicates through the
arts
3.1 Uses
the arts to express and present ideas and feelings
* Expresses ideas and feelings through the arts, synthesizing
forms and styles
3.2 Uses
the arts to communicate for a specific purpose
* Supports and defends the artistic elements chosen to communicate
for a specific purpose
3.3
Develops personal aesthetic criteria to communicate artistic
choices
* Analyzes personal aesthetic development
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Standard 4.
The student makes connections within and across the arts, to other
disciplines, cultures, life, and work
4.1
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections among the arts
disciplines
* Creates an arts presentation integrating two or more arts
disciplines
4.2
Demonstrates and analyzes the connections between the arts and
other content areas
* Creates an arts presentation, integrating the arts with another
content area
4.3
Understands how the arts impact lifelong choices
* Projects and plans how the arts impact personal future
choices
4.4
Understands that the arts shape and reflect culture and
history
* Applies knowledge of how the arts shape and reflect culture and
history throughout time
4.5
Demonstrates knowledge of arts careers and the role of arts skills
in the world of work
* Researches arts careers (e.g., job shadowing, apprenticeships,
mentorships)
* Applies arts skills and knowledge used in the world of
work
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