E. Critique a live or taped dance production based on given criteria. The student will: Identify and use appropriate dance terminology, correct studio and performance etiquette and understand the basic elements of dance performance and production. (1.8-1.10) Written Assessment Verbal Response Technical theater F. Demonstrate subtlety and spontaneity in movement through improvisation. The student will: Use sensory information to generate movement through improvisation. (2.1) Teacher Observation Self-Assessment Improvise in response to a stimulus. G. Create movement studies using the elements of dance, incorporating a variety of processes and structures. The student will: Generate and analyze movement with a intent, purpose, or structure. (2.2) Teacher Observation Rubric Checklist Peer Observation Performance of solos based on dance style(s) studied. H. Evaluate movement based on choreographic structures and principles. The student will: Understand the differences in choreography as relative to specific genres of dance, recognize and apply the basic principles and structures of choreography, and analyze solo and/or group movement studies as they relate to the principles and structures of choreography. (2.3-2.5) Written Critique Verbal Critique Critique peer choreography based on the choreographic principles. I. Create a study based on an idea from another academic area. The student will: Identify principles of other academic areas as they occur in dance. (7.3) Written Response Verbal Response Encourage students to critically think how dance lessons and/or ideas relate to other academic subjects with given list to stimulate the student process. ANALYSIS/RESPONSE A. Synthesize solutions to a variety of movement problems. The student will: Construct original movement phrases using the elements of dance to solve given problems. (4.1) Teacher Observation Self-Assessment Create dance composition with a beginning, middle and end and repeat dance more than once.
1.4.4 Implement advanced locomotor and nonlocomotor movements in extended sequences. Standard Used Course Level Expectations Checks for Understanding Student Performance Indicators 1.0 Elements and Skills 1.5 Demonstrate rhythmic acuity and musicality. 1.5 Execute a combination using appropriate counts and proper accents with the musical accompaniment. Dance to contrasting tempos and meters. 1.5.1 Demonstrate the connection between music and movement. 1.5.2 Perform basic movements to musical phrases in various meters and styles. 1.5.3 Perform complex movements with a clear musical connection. 1.5.4 Demonstrate advanced musicality with complex movements. 1.0 Elements and Skills 1.6 Refine technique through teacher-directed corrections and corrections. 1.6 Correct technical element identified by the teacher. Self-correct a technical element given to the class by the teacher. 1.6.1 Demonstrate improvement in performing movement combinations through application of demonstrated corrections. 1.6.2 Demonstrate improvement in performing movement combinations through application of verbal corrections. 1.6.3 Demonstrate improvement in performing movement combinations using and peer- evaluation. 1.6.4 Exhibit proficient technique with artistry through ongoing self-evaluation and correction. 1.0 Elements and Skills 1.7 Analyze dance movement according to the basic elements of dance (i.e., space, shape, time, and energy) 1.7 Create movements properly using space, shape, time, and energy as directed and specified by teacher. 1.7.1 Identify basic terminology of the elements of dance (e.g., space, shape, time, and energy) in a visual presentation . 1.7.2 Demonstrate the elements of dance in a teacher-directed movement series. 1.7.3 Create a movement phrase incorporating the elements of dance. 1.7.4 Analyze the use of the elements of in compositions. 1.0 Elements and Skills 1.8 Identify and use appropriate dance terminology. 1.8 Perform physically, following verbal instructions in dance terminology given by the teacher. Identify steps demonstrated using correct terminology. 1.8.1 Recognize and verbalize basic dance vocabulary. 1.8.2 Define and use basic dance vocabulary. 1.8.3 dance vocabulary appropriately in the class/rehearsal setting. 1.8.4 Use proper dance terminology in a critical analysis.