1. Demonstrate knowledge of how elements of dance are used to communicate meaning
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a. Compare ways the elements of dance are manipulated by different choreographers to communicate similar meaning
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b. Demonstrate accurately dance studies that use the elements of dance to interpret non-literal ideas
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2. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness and technical proficiency in dance performance
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a. Demonstrate physical attributes, such as alignment, placement, flexibility, and endurance, that contribute to technical proficiency in performance
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b. Perform consistently basic dance skills with technical proficiency
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c. Perform accurately and describe characteristics and origins of movement sequences from a minimum of three dance genres representative of world cultures
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d. Reproduce memorized dances accurately
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e. Identify healthful physical behaviors for dancers
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3. Respond to dance through observation, experience, and analysis
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a. Identify physical attributes required by dances representative of diverse genres and world cultures using the language of dance
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b. Identify dance skills and movement sequences that improve technical proficiency
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