1. Demonstrate knowledge of how elements of dance are used to communicate meaning
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a. Interpret the meaning of a variety of dance studies and compare how the elements of dance are used to communicate meaning
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b. Incorporate the elements of dance to develop dance studies that interpret abstract ideas and concepts
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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, endurance, balance, articulation, and timing, that contribute to technical proficiency in performance
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b. Perform consistently a variety of dance skills with technical proficiency
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c. Perform accurately and describe characteristics of dances 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. Explain healthful physical behaviors for dancers
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3. Respond to dance through observation, experience, and analysis
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a. Compare the physical attributes required by dances representative of diverse genres and world cultures using the language of dance
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b. Describe and perform dance skills and movement sequences that improve technical proficiency
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