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Using the State Curriculum: Dance, Grade PK

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Aesthetics and Criticism:

Dance:

Standard 4.0 Aesthetics and Criticism

Students will demonstrate the ability to make aesthetic judgments in dance.

Indicator

  • 1. Identify and apply criteria to evaluate choreography and performance
Objectives
  1. Recognize and describe locomotor and non-locomotor movements in dance performances
  2. Recognize selected characteristics of the elements of dance, such as body parts and positions, shapes and levels, and tempo, in performances
  3. Demonstrate audience behaviors that are respectful of the performers

August 5, 2008