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Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts Students understand dance forms and styles from a diverse range of cultural environments of past and present society. They know the contributions of significant choreographers, dancers and dance organizations to dance heritage. Students analyze the philosophical beliefs, social systems and movement norms that influence the function and role of dance in the lives of people.B. Explain the social and historical contexts that influence the development of dance in a culture. |
Creative Expression and Communication Students create, interpret and perform dances to demonstrate understanding of choreographic principles, processes and structures. They understand how to use dance and movement to express ideas and to make meaning of their world.B. Reflect on, evaluate and refine choreographic, rehearsal and performance processes. |
Analyzing and Responding Students express orally, and in writing, their interpretations and evaluations of dances they observe and perform. They understand and use the vocabulary of art criticism to discuss their responses to a variety of dance forms and styles.B. Analyze how dance elements are used to convey concepts or themes in dance performances. |
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Valuing the Arts/Aesthetic Reflection Students inquire about the nature and experience of dance in their lives. They reflect on the significance and value of dances they see and perform. Students present points of view about dance and respond thoughtfully to others' points of view.B. Demonstrate reasoning skills when engaging in inquiry about dance. |
Connections, Relationships and Applications Students apply their knowledge of dance to the study of other arts areas and disciplines outside the arts. Students make connections between dance and healthful living.C. Create and demonstrate correct warm-up activities independently and in a group. |
